Chris Coward shares a story about an ultimate American sports package he once purchased, only to have it all washed away by a sudden hurricane. Baseball, that game of glorified rounders, seems to lack charm. Basketball, requiring height and skill, seems to have little significance in the Olympics. Ice hockey, with its global appeal, doesn’t seem to be catching on as expected. American football, with its lengthy games and breathtaking plays, does manage to impress, despite its time-consuming nature.