The term 'Sportsball' is a popular internet slang used primarily by individuals who have little to no interest in professional athletics, often used ironically to describe any team sport like football, basketball, or baseball. It gained massive traction in the early 2010s across social media platforms like Tumblr and Twitter, serving as a way for non-fans to participate in the cultural conversation during major events like the Super Bowl or the World Series. The meme typically highlights the perceived absurdity of sports fanaticism through the eyes of an outsider, using deliberately vague or incorrect terminology such as 'points,' 'matches,' or 'scoring the goal' regardless of the actual sport. It has evolved into a staple of internet subculture, allowing people to bond over their shared confusion or indifference toward mainstream sporting culture.