Opinion: Sports is one of America's greatest traditions and a powerful force that unites us

For 250 years, the United States has stood strong as the world’s greatest experiment in freedom. Our history has been marked by triumph and tragedy, prosperity and hardship, division and unity. Through it all, one uniquely American institution has consistently reminded us of what binds us together: sports. Whether it’s a Friday night high school football game in a small Texas town, the NCAA Tournament captivating millions every March with Cinderella stories, the World Series providing memorable