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Huh. Off-field antics is part of it. But there are always people around that want to take just a little of the 'shine' from top athletes. Their circle is just bigger than normal folks for the most part.

I found the article very interesting. Some conclusions that I would not have suspected-and I've studied it some.

But there are always people around that want to take just a little of the 'shine' from top athletes.

I have a few friends who back in the day were pro hockey players. There are some very creepy "fans" around.

Humans are able to justify all kinds of cruelty against each other if it will earn them a buck. These days, we don't even nee the dollar, just a digital like or a star.

Humans are able to justify all kinds of cruelty against each other if it will earn them a buck. These days, we don't even nee the dollar, just a digital like or a star.

Damn. That is so correct and so sad at the very same time. Sigh.