Benjamin Burroughs (Journalism and Media Studies) and Adam Rugg (Fairfield University) have co-edited the thirty-six original essay book How to Watch Sports (NYU Press). The 360-page book disrupts the comfortable narrative of passive entertainment, presenting chapters that challenge readers to critically engage with the global phenomenon of sports media. Sports are frequently romanticized as a pure escape from the daily grind, but in reality, teams, players, brands, and the stadium itself act as a lens for understanding our most contentious cultural and political battles. How to Watch Sports is an essential field guide for students, fans, and readers alike, offering a vital framework for understanding the deeper meanings of sport and reimagining what it means to be an informed, accountable spectator.