Which statement explains the role sports have played in reflecting and influencing societal values and cultural change?

Sports can reflect the values a society prizes, such as fair play and competitiveness, and can also shape how people understand cooperation and belonging. Team sports especially emphasize unity and working toward a shared goal. Choice A describes one real effect of sports, but it does not capture as fully how sports both reflect and influence cultural values.

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