In today’s connected world, people have instant access to practically any information they choose.
Whether you want to see how much money Mark Zuckerberg lost since you last checked 10 minutes ago, you want to know how many touchdowns Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen tossed while wearing shorts, or you are at Disney World and check your app to see the wait time on rides, we have unlimited access to information and we want it yesterday.
In the sports world, this is a double-edged sword. For fantasy buffs and those who like to put green on games, having up-to-the-second information is invaluable.