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SCAZZERO | The Fans Make the Game

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Athletes are great with their athletic ability and all that, but it’s really the fans and the atmosphere surrounding them that makes sports what they are. Sports fans can be clever, awesome and make the whole experience of the game that much more fun. Some of the best parts of going to any sports event (except golf and tennis, I guess) are the cheering, chanting, jeering, heckling, tailgating and painting of bodies and spirit apparel. There’s nothing like being around thousands of excited people, all hoping for the same thing — a win. One thing is for sure, the American population loves its sports, so here are some of the teams and arenas that have the best atmospheres in North America.

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SCAZZERO | The Problem with Patrick Kane’s Situation

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There is something very sad when it comes to our favorite sports stars and scandals: people, based on whether or not they love that person as a player, start to make judgments about their personal lives and can skew the public view any which on a situation that they know nothing about. This unfortunately happens a lot in the sports world, and regrettably it seems that nothing can be done that makes it any easier for the players or the fans. The Chicago Blackhawks are dealing with a very sensitive case of this nature currently with one of the biggest stars, right winger Patrick Kane. Kane signed with the Blackhawks in 2007 with a three-year contract and soon became a star as the Blackhawks began their rise from complete irrelevance to what some are calling a “modern-day dynasty” franchise. His game-winning goal in the 2010 Stanley Cup final against the Flyers signified the team’s rise, and with Kane’s help, the team has won three Stanley Cups in six years, in 2010, 2013 and 2015.