Hmm.

[kickaha]

Observation on watching the recent Stanley Cup playoffs, World Cup, and various cricket games broadcast in the work cafeteria for the ex-pats:

The British love adding rules to sports, while Americans prefer adding equipment.

Comments

[franktheavenger.livejournal.com]

We do love our 'equipment.' :D

[cthulhim.livejournal.com]

At the risk of further abuse, I'll point out that this does not explain baseball.

It also doesn't explain the quarterback fumble/incomplete pass rules in football.

Besides, hockey is a Canadian sport.