VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-20
“People really care about sports — it's connected to their identity, like travel, like gift-giving,”
Cathleen Bell · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Bell explained why fans feel strongly connected to sports spending despite the associated stress.
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