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    The strongest side of this argument is that many athletes use these substances because in professionalism‚ it is very difficult to have consistency every day since having so little rest‚ the body gets tired and the performance of that player can go down considerably and to avoid this‚ the player begins to use these substances to improve his performance and to be able to withstand the trainings and play better in every game. Athletes may have several reasons for using performance-enhancing drugs.

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    closest competition. They are willing to practice for countless hours‚ put themselves through rigorous training and follow a very strict diet. Those who are passionate about their sport are willing to do just about anything to improve performance‚ but just how far are athletes willing to go? With recent advancements in sports science‚ it has become possible to alter some elements of human physiology. The human body has been meticulously studied over the years‚ and as a result we are able to comprehend

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    many years‚ leading to more suffering. CTE leads to irreversible brain damage and other incurable illnesses.Concussions have become common in the sports world today‚ but without the proper treatment may be just as bad as ALS or CTE. These diseases are a serious matter that affect million‚ yet an area that lacks funding‚ both in youth and professional sports. Although athletes are very driven and dedicated for the game‚ safety precautions should

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    Popularity of Steriods in Sports Examination of the Growing Popularity of Steriods in Sports Steroids or anabolic-androgenic steroids are a man made synthetic substance that increase and enhance the output of mal testosterone. They promote the growth of skeletal muscle but they have many side affects. Athletes and bodybuilders often use it as a way to quickly build muscle mass although its original purpose was to cure patients with an abnormally low amount of testosterone. Steroids can be taken orally

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    their dream in sports competition‚ people practice and compete to push each other to be better‚ to exceed the limits‚ to write history. Within the 100 meters race‚ the world record was refreshed again and again; 15 seconds‚ 13.5 seconds‚ 12 seconds‚ --9.77 seconds! To be proud of being humans‚ the human race has competitive spirit to exceed their own limits. Competition is important in sports because it helps athletes become better themselves and facilitates the evolve of sports games. Athletes

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    economically and socially‚ in sports for more than a century. To the athletic elite‚ there is the opportunity to turn their childhood passion into their livelihood. From the four most recognized professional sports in America - Baseball (MLB) ‚ Football (NFL) ‚ Basketball (NFL)‚ and Hockey (NHL) - only a select handful of athletes reach the professional level‚ and even fewer remain at that level and see long-term success. Our nation as seen a continuous evolution in professional sports when regarding the integration

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    participating in professional and intercollegiate sports because of institutionalized discrimination‚ now participate in many sports at a rate that equals or greatly exceeds their representation in the population (Wada & Wulfemeyer‚ 2005). As a kid I initially aspired to be a professional basketball player‚ however by the time I entered middle school I realized that my chances of that dream becoming true is unlikely. I then wondered what alternative career choice could cater to my love for sports if I was

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    Performance enhancing drugs have a big impact on professional sports. The United States should allow the use of these drugs to allow athletes to compete at a higher level for a longer amount of time. Should Performance enhancing drugs be allowed in professional sports? Performance enhancing drugs are a big topic is the professional sports world today. Many people say that performance enhancing drugs are a terrible object to have in our professional sports system‚ but there are some good or even great

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    Children grow up with all types of role models like actresses‚ rockstars and professional athletes (to name a few). Usually children look up to these talented adults in admiration or envy as they are able to live out the child’s wildest dreams in everyday adult life. However as children grow and mature‚ they begin to realize their dreams aren’t so practical anymore. The kids who wanted to grow up and become actresses or rockstars‚ switch to a more financially feasible dream job‚ such of that as a

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    Professional sports in big cities Kentucky is a state known for its college basketball‚ in the past couple of years the University of Louisville has been in the Final Four during the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament (NCAA)‚ bringing pride and joy to many cardinal fans; but it makes you wonder about the effects of introducing a National Basketball Association team to Louisville‚ which is in fact something city officials are looking to invest in. While there would be some benefits

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