Jeff, sport does not equal drinking, who are you trying to kid??
You're talking to a huge sports fan right here, NBA, MLS, MLB, NFL, Superbowl, GAA, cricket, rugby, soccer, snooker, pool . . . and anything else that is on, if it's a sport I'll watch it!!
You are using sport as an excuse because you want to drink, you are deciding to drink, but you could also make the decision to not drink, don't listen to the lies that you must drink, this is not an inevitable decision, YOU are making the decision!!
Life, even with sport can be lead without alcohol!! But you have to WANT it and stop making excuses to drink!!