One man’s idea of ‘sport’ is another’s idea of outrage

The word ‘sport’ is an interesting one. It is commonplace, part of the everyday conversation in the great majority of households on this island — and yet it is hard to define, writes Paul Rouse.

So what does it actually mean?

Much of what constitutes ‘sport’ is easily accepted: Football games and stick-and-ball games and athletic contests and horse races, and so on.