Multiple outlets report on athletes who say they do not enjoy—or do not regularly follow—the sport in which they have achieved success. The stories highlight examples such as a Premier League-winning footballer who reportedly does not watch football and an Ally Pally (Alexandra Palace) world champion in darts who reportedly is not a fan of darts. The coverage frames the theme around the fact that pursuing a sporting career can attract different motivations, including the chance to work daily in an athletic field, earn a living through sport, and chase achievement, even when personal interest in the activity is limited. While the articles emphasize personal perspectives that run counter to the expectation that top athletes are enthusiastic fans of their own disciplines, they do not present a single overarching explanation for why some competitors hold negative or detached feelings toward their sport. Instead, they present the common thread that professional accomplishment can coexist with ambivalence or disinterest.