Question

consider this claim:
professional video gaming should be considered a sport because it shares many characteristics with other sports.
which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?
sociology professor jane conway notes, \the definition of a sport has always been up for debate. is chess a sport? is dance a sport? this is something people have always disagreed about.\
according to bill jacobson, a sports journalist, \professional gaming doesnt require physical ability or contact. sports are, and always have been, physical.\
competitive video gaming often occurs in an atmosphere similar to that of other major sports: a large arena with cheering fans and millions of dollars on the table.

Explanation:

To support the claim that professional video gaming should be a sport (due to shared characteristics with other sports), we analyze each option:

• The first option discusses the debate over the definition of sport (chess, dance) but doesn't directly support video gaming as a sport.
• The second option argues against video gaming being a sport (says sports are physical, gaming isn't).
• The third option shows competitive video gaming has an atmosphere (large arena, cheering fans, money) similar to major sports, directly supporting the claim of shared characteristics.

Answer:

Competitive video gaming often occurs in an atmosphere similar to that of other major sports: a large arena with cheering fans and millions of dollars on the table.