The sports world is constantly changing. No one can possibly predict how the various sports will look like in the coming years.
But some parts of the game can definitely be speculated on.
I believe that the media will have unprecedented access to the players 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That means that no story will be off limits and anything, and I mean anything, can be printed.
Another big change that sports will undergo is fan interaction.
Unfortunately, in our present day, fans do not get a chance to get up close and personal with their favorite players. That will change. In the future, fans will be sitting in the dugout or sitting somewhere on or over the field on play. There is no telling how much those seats will cost, but the memories will be priceless.
Speaking of ticket prices, one thing is certain: prices are going to skyrocket. Inflation is a regular factor in our national economy, meaning tickets, food and merchandise will go up in price. If it costs a family of four over $372 to attend a game at Wrigley Field, who knows how much more it will be in 20 years.
As a Cubs fan, I shudder to think how much I will have to spend to take in a game at the Friendly Confines.
Another major change coming to sports venues is the addition of 3D televisions. Two-dimensional images will be a thing of the past. Fans will pay for the upgrade with their wallets as this change will cause a 10 percent increase in ticket prices.
Las Vegas has been looking for a sports franchise for the past decade. The city will finally get one. In fact, it will get more than one. I believe that there will be a professional football, basketball and baseball team in Sin City.
Sports’ gambling is legal in Nevada. After Las Vegas gets its franchises, other states will see that gambling is a great way to increase revenue. That is why sports gambling will be legalized in 49 states (except Utah) by the year 2030.
Now that gambling is legal and taxed, there are no more economic downturns. Recessions and depressions are now a thing of the past and ESPN has launched a 24-hour betting station. ESPN 21 will launch in 2031 and give betters free advice on which way to bet the week’s sports games.
It is just a matter of time until the sports world adopts these changes. When it does, I will be sure to bet with the Cubs every season.
Okay, maybe not. But hey, there’s always next year.
