Violence is an increasingly common theme in many computer games and toys. Violence is common and tolerated in several highly popular sports, e.g., ice hockey, football, and occasionally basketball and baseball. We even have theatrical violence in the form of professional wrestling. Violence in sport is not only physical. The answer is probably yes.
Some studies suggest that victims of abuse often become abusers.
A related issue is the verbal abuse of athletes by coaches. Athletes who have committed violent and other crimes are often given a second, third, or fourth chance in sport essentially because of their skills. Violent behaviors are also common among spectators in some sports. This is most evident in soccer riots in some parts of the world. Violent behaviors also occasionally occur in association with some high school competitions and after victory in a major championship.