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The Globalization of Sports in the Chicago News and Events Culture
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The Globalization of Sports in the Chicago News and Events Culture
Sports are a big part of Chicago’s news and events culture, as the city hosts many professional and college teams. The city has been voted “Best Sports City” three times by the Sporting News, and is home to the Chicago Bulls, a perennial powerhouse in the NBA. The Chicago Blackhawks, meanwhile, have won two Stanley Cups in recent years.
The globalization of sports is part of a larger globalization process. This process involves the development of worldwide networks of interdependencies, including the emergence of the global economy, cosmopolitan culture, and a number of global social movements. This process also involves the spread of modern technology, allowing people, money, and images to travel more quickly. All of these processes have influenced the development of modern sports.