How might treating sports teams and fan culture with a nonpartisan mindset affect rivalries and community unity?

The idea of nonpartisan sports seems antithetical to the purpose of sports in our communities in the first place. By supporting one team or "party," we are increasing local pride and involvement. Wanting to "win" or succeed doesn't inherently mean we wish ill on the other team. It means we want healthy and valid competition in order to sharpen our own skills. There is a way to compete fairly and with morals while also not dimishing the will to compete and further hone skills.