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wizardofroz

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Posted: Aug. 10, 2012 - 11:35 AM ET #26

Poker as an Olympic sport? LMFAO! You could race Michael Phelps or Usain Bolt 1 million times, and you would NEVER beat them.

But if you have a fundamental understanding of poker odds and position, ANYONE can win a poker tournament.

Poker is a competion, not a sport. And if you still want to label it as such, then Crazy 8s, Old Maid, and Go Fish are also sports.

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wizardofroz

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Posted: Aug. 10, 2012 - 11:37 AM ET #27

Poker is a competion, not a sport

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TRAIN69

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Posted: Aug. 10, 2012 - 7:37 PM ET #28

I'm not disagreeing Wizard, but running isnt a sport either, its also a competition.

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Ktrain

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Posted: Aug. 10, 2012 - 11:05 PM ET #29

Quote Originally Posted by TRAIN69:

I'm not disagreeing Wizard, but running isnt a sport either, its also a competition.

Disagree Train. Running is a sport and requires physical talent. I realize that by my own personal definition golf qualifies as a sport, yet I personally wouldn't consider it a sport. But running, imo, is a sport.

However, I have said that not all Olympic competitions are sports.

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TRAIN69

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Posted: Aug. 10, 2012 - 11:25 PM ET #30

Just because something requires physical activity doesnt mean its a sport and vice versa.

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bssports

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Posted: Sep. 12, 2012 - 4:17 PM ET #31

Is nascar a sport? I dont think it is....

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Ktrain

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Posted: Sep. 12, 2012 - 8:51 PM ET #32

Quote Originally Posted by bssports:

Is nascar a sport? I dont think it is....

I compare Nascar to driving a car or playing a video game in a sauna for a couple of hours.

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