(exp, vs-i)to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to take notice of; to deal with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)→Related words:
相手にしない
, 相手をする
But in return they get a clear look at important games, and if they miss something, they can always rely on the commentator's description or the instant replay.