I'd make a wild stab in the dark and say it's because Americans don't like it when they aren't the best?
Of the 5 major sports that really have an International game (football, baseball, basketball, hockey) the US are only the best in 1. I have alot of friends in the US who're very big on sports. All I ever hear about when we debate great sports teams are the US "Dream Teams" in basketball.. yet they never seem to mention the US national baseball, hockey or football teams, funny that.
P.S. Just a pet hate, but why do Americans say COULD care less.. surely it's COULDN'T care less?
By saying we COULD care less, we are not putting a limit on the degree of our disinterest. :winkold: