The Importance of Commentators in Sports

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As the 20th century progressed, sports began to be broadcast on television. It made sports like baseball accessible to millions of people at home. Even today, sports can be followed through many different kinds of media. But commentators have still retained their importance. And that's heightening fans' emotions during exciting passages of play. By spicing up the highs and commisserating during the lows.

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