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    What differentiates a sport from a game?

    Question #29750. Asked by Linus. (Mar 13 03 10:26 PM)


    Fosse4

    		Oxford English Dictionary doesn't differentiate between the two. Both are described as 'ways to amuse oneself in indulging of casual or pastime activities'

    Mar 14 03, 12:08 AM
    Gippler

    		These days there is obviously an overlap but, most sports involve physical activity and many are based on the skills that Man once required to survive, whereas games tend to be invented for recreation and amusement.

    Mar 14 03, 12:09 AM
    sequoianoir

    		at the start of the olympics they say 'let the games begin!'

    Mar 14 03, 1:27 AM
    Senior Moments

    		Some people hunt game for sport

    Mar 14 03, 9:37 AM

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