I don't understand American football, and I lived there.
I prefer lolfootball.
( KersaI Missive Free Michael Shields! with Monday's Liverpool Echo, Mon 4 Feb 2008, 1:17, archived)

I used to watch the kids training when I worked in the summer camp
After three months of it, I still don't understand it. I pride myself on understanding what a "layup" is though :)
( jim_bob can herd cats., Mon 4 Feb 2008, 1:19, archived)

Basketball is pretty straightforward.
FOOTBALL FTW THOUGH
( KersaI Missive Free Michael Shields! with Monday's Liverpool Echo, Mon 4 Feb 2008, 1:24, archived)