The legalisation of drugs in sport may be fairer and safer In 490 BC‚ the Persian Army landed on the plain of Marathon‚ 25 miles from Athens. The Athenians sent a messenger named Feidipides to Sparta to ask for help. He ran the 150 miles in two days. The Spartans were late. The Athenians attacked and‚ although outnumbered five to one‚ were victorious. Feidipides was sent to run back to Athens to report victory. On arrival‚ he screamed “We won” and dropped dead from exhaustion. The marathon
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Vocabulary tasks: Sport Task 1: Choose the answer (A‚ B‚ C or D) that best fits each gap in the text. Someone once said that there are three kinds of people who are (1)_____ in sport: people who (2)_____ part‚ people who watch‚ and people who watch (3)_____ television. It’s very easy to make fun of stay-at-home sports (4)_____‚ but on the other hand‚ television does enable us to enjoy all kinds of (5)_____ events. We can watch a racing car (6)_____ another‚ see a cyclist (7)_____ the finishing
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Sports have played an important role in my life ever since I was very young. My interest began early in life when my parents would take me to the Astros‚ Rockets‚ and Texans games. I loved the excitement that I would feel when we went to watch these events‚ especially when the scores were close until the very end of the game. I started playing t-ball when I was 3‚ basketball when I was 6‚ and football when I was 10. I have played select year round baseball ever since I was 8. I believe playing sports
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Aztec Sports‚ and Games by Braedy Leanza The Aztecs played many games and sports. They played amazing games such as Patolli as well as dangerous sports like Tlachtli. I think it would be interesting to see these ancient games in person. In the Aztec ball game Tlachtli you used a ball. The ball was made of rubber or leather. The ball’s weight ranged anywhere from 8-10 pounds. The weight of the ball was important because the three players had to get the ball into a hoop high off the ground
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of all sorts. Over the past couple of decades there has been an increased concern regarding the spread of violence throughout our realm and in our homes. However‚ one area in which violence has had such heavy influence is within sports. To analyze violence in sports‚ one must first determine what perpetuates violence in general. After a few class discussions and much thought there were many ideas as to what causes violence. If we knew what the cause‚ there would be no violence to begin with
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Technology in Sports Technology in sports has been a calling topic for sometime. When will the technology get us at our least expected moment? With the resources we have today supporting each and every game why can’t the process be sped up. Technology in sports is essential to the day and age of performance for athletes. With it making the game easier to play for some individuals with disabilities is huge help. With making the People perform as well as others. Without technology in sports‚ the games
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about solemn events‚ as well as actually funerals‚ to activate inside contests. This kind of love brings about the actual the planet’s primary sports permanent fixture -- the actual video games with Olympia‚ recognized based on history from the season 776 B . C . and also placed every single four several years. At the beginning this became a new one-day sports ending up in an individual competitive occasion. The full day time can be taken on with heats for a jogging ethnic background -- a new sprint
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Organised sports provide people with the opportunities to watch athletic activity in a controlled environment. Local‚ national and international sporting events give spectators exciting entertainment in a non-participative role. While the general benefits for sports fans offer memories and experiences of enjoyment‚ to the players themselves‚ there are serious concerns with injury and safety which may result in legal and financial implications. Injuries suffered in sports impact millions of players
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Gender Prejudice in Sports Sports; it is a pass time‚ hobby‚ career‚ and a huge part of American culture. Professional sports‚ like baseball‚ football‚ and basketball are watched by millions every game. The athletes are also some of the highest paid people in America. Colleges and high schools offer many different sports programs to students. However‚ most people only think of men when they think of athletes. This idea does not allow for women to have as good of an experience in athletics as men
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SPORTS STARS CAN MAKE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS THROUGH ENDORSEMENTS AND PRIZE MONEY WHILE INDIVIDUALS WORKING IN CERTAIN SERVICE PROFESSIONS LIKE NURSING‚ TEACHING ETC REMAIN RELATIVELY POORLY PAID. THIS IS AN UNACCEPTABLE DISTRIBUTION OF ECONOMIC REWARDS. Although footballers are criticized for making millions of dollars through prize money and endorsements nevertheless their higher incomes then professionals such as teachers or nurses are justified because of the rare talents they posses‚ principal
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