subject: Sports Fans - Do You Hear The Hd Channels Calling? [print this page] Visit any town, walk down any street, most of the people you meet will be sports fans. Whether it be baseball, football, soccer, hockey or tennis, sports is a common factor among a large majority of the population. As HDTV becomes more popular, sports are being watched like never before.
No one denies that being at the park or in the stands is the best way to see a game, but watching it on your HDTV allows you to be up close and personal with the players, fans, and even the ball. There is nothing like being in the stands, sharing the excitement with other fans, enjoying the food, but when that is not possible, watching the action on a huge TV in HD is a close second. Watching the ball leave the pitcher's hand, arcing gracefully into the catcher's mitt or flying off the end of the bat can't be enjoyed quite the same way as it is when you watch it on TV.
The advantages brought to you by high definition will make the difference even more clear. The picture on the screen is so clear, it's been said you can count the blades of grass in the outfield with the right camera angle or see the seams on a split-finger fastball. And with the added real estate on the screen, more statistics and information can be displayed without disrupting the picture. This means that not only can you keep track of the game you're watching or the drivers on the track you need to see, but broadcasters can actually sell more advertising space on their in-screen billboards. While ads may be annoying, they most certainly do make great games and other sporting events possible.
Baseball may be America's favorite past time but HDTV doesn't stop there. You can watch basketball, track and field, soccer, tennis, and don't forget about the Olympics. With the crispness of the picture, you can almost feel like you're on a ski slope, watching a downhill slalom event, or in the stands watching World Cup soccer at its finest. Tennis takes on a whole new dimension with HDTV, making it look like you're standing on the court, waiting for a serve.
There are dozens of ways HDTV brings more to your sports events. From the picture quality to the increased information available, HDTV allows you to enjoy sports in ways never before dreamed of. But for just a few dollars invested in an HDTV, you too can be watching sports events in HD today. Many satellite providers have great deals on programming and will even toss in free HD receivers and DVR's simply because you subscribed. Getting HD in your home is now easier than ever with more channels and options than ever before.
