“Just How Much Is Sports Fandom Like Religion?” By EditorUpdated on Feb 21, 2017. Posted on Jul 15, 2013 Read a Jan. 29, 2013, article from The Atlantic that compares sports fans to members of a religious congregation. Website http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2013/01/just-how-much-is-sports-fandom-like-religion/272631/ CategoriesBeliefs & practices, education, Ethics, Marriage & family, Media, Society & culture, Sports & games LocationsUnited States of America LanguagesEnglish