>>150740107 (OP)
I believe it's beneficial for a family to bond over a shared interest. However, I personally do not engage in the communal viewing of sports with my family and would prefer not to share that interest with a spouse.
My perspective is that the passive consumption and active following of professional sports through visual media can be detrimental to family cohesion.
My own interest in sports is primarily analytical and data-driven. I find value in studying the numbers, statistics, and standings rather than the live broadcast.