DeKALB — There are plenty of die-hard sports fans who will cheer on their team through thick and thin. However, the bonds that fans have with their teams are being tested as we learn more about athletes and their personal lives.
With the continued emergence of the internet and technology, we know more about athletes’ personal lives than ever before. In some cases, we see a pleasant side of athletes we didn’t know about. In other instances, we learn about the dark side of athletes.
As we discover some of our favorite players aren’t always model citizens, it puts fans in a wrestling match between their fandom and their morals.