TOKYO -- Sports fans' growing preference for watching social media highlights of their favorite events rather than live broadcasts is shaking the very foundations of the Olympics.
Sports enthusiasts are increasingly choosing to watch highlights on smartphones, bypassing live TV broadcasts.
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