Guessing who that selection might be, one of the church's favorite spectator sports, has already begun among papal watchers worldwide.

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The main event rematch is the pinnacle for the sports entertainment powerhouse and one of the most popular spectator sports in America.

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The British invented - or at least laid down the modern rules for - many of the world's most popular spectator sports, including cricket, tennis, golf, rugby and football.

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And of course, Pitt has become a respectable mainstream tourist destination: It boasts spectator sports (including two recent championship-winning pro franchises), shopping, restaurants and art scenes that have all earned positive buzz from travelers and the media.

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There are three major stadiums within walking distance, with year round spectator sports, most notably Coors Field, the home of the Colorado Rockies, which also helped usher in the quality baseball stadium revival when it opened in 1995.

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Paul Thompson, a spectator who is a sports cardiologist, has researched and published extensively about the health implications of running the Boston Marathon.

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Paul Thompson, a spectator who is a sports cardiologist, has made a career out of researching and writing about the health implications of running the Boston Marathon.

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And that all sports facility owners and operators re-assess the safety standards of their facilities to ensure safe spectator experiences.

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