I think that many of your arguments are pointing to Pro Sports being in great demand. If they were not then you wouldn't see outrageous ticket prices.
I think that Pro Sports is adapting to the millennial and technology age. Think Jays in 30 - I'll watch 2 jays in 30 versus a whole baseball game, even when I know the outcome.
Football seems to be embracing gambling and football pools.
When I was a kid I got to watch one game a week on a tiny (I'm guessing 12") black and white TV (after I walked home 5 miles in the snow up hill). Now I can watch any game I want in glorious HD. Live sports seems to be one of the last places that advertisers can throw their money, which shows that people are watching.
But I can tell you, as you get older, and as you have more things to fill your life, sports start to take a back seat - way more fun to do your own sports, or watch your kids play sports than go to an NHL game.
I'd say the biggest challenge is getting kids to play sports. In Calgary we have a shortage of rinks and ball diamonds.
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