(Rutherford). But as sports-fan and as a society in general‚ we can be hypocrites at best. We like to see collegiate or Olympic athletes break long standing records‚ being in the 100 meters dash‚ the high jump‚ or in swimming‚ but when it is done and over with and later we find out that it was done with the help of anabolic steroids‚ we want to crucify them. Steroids are widely used at the high-school level‚ collegiate level‚ the Olympics‚ and especially in professional sports. The latest issue that
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Athletes Are Overpaid What/who are athletes really playing for? Professional athletes are getting overpaid‚ but no one is really stopping and thinking about it. I think that Professional athletes shouldn’t get paid as much money.But on the other hand‚ many professional athletes may disagree and say that it’s the right amount of money and not too much. However I think that the facts that support my opinion overshadow the counter statement because there is a bundle of information that exists to support
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Sports have had a huge influence in this world. Ever since the 1950’s‚ mass media has brought a mostly negative perspective in the area of athletics to the public. Many professional athletes have been perceived to be above the law. Sometimes‚ athletes will commit various crimes. If and when this occurs‚ mass media will plaster the event all over the airwaves for the whole world to see. This can result in the end of a player’s career. Sports have been getting way more intense since the 1950’s as well
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Essay I think professional athletes should have to take drug test‚ for the sake of the sport that they play and those who look up to them as a role model. If they didn’t have to‚ it would make the game unfair and may draw attention away from the game because using illegal drugs to enhance your performance is cheating. So many children and teenagers look up to athletes and idol them. As a professional athlete‚ they should set a good example and be a role model. If professional athletes are abusing
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represent your country at the highest level” -Terri McKeever (bustle.com). Whether you are a professional athlete or an amateur athlete it has always been a dream to represent your country at the Olympics. The Question is should professional athletes be able to compete? Some think they shouldn’t but professional athletes have worked just as hard or maybe even harder than anyone else to get to that level. Professional athletes are the top athletes in the world which would create more revenue for the Olympics
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Gholson English 210.15 March 7‚ 2013 Sports: A Life Changer For as long as I can remember sports have been one of the main focuses of life. Weekends were filled with watching sports games‚ playing games and going to practices for grade school teams. Every game lasts for ages‚ which made playing much sweeter. Organized sports became the driving force behind every interest. The weekends playing from dusk until dawn; are some of the best memories of childhood. Sports have also made the bond between father
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Parents should be role models. Just because I dunk a basketball‚ doesn’t mean I should raise your kids.” – Charles Barkley. Professional athletes are not the best people to be role models for kids. Steven Ortiz‚ a sociology professor at Oregon State and the author of several published studies on athletes ’ bad behavior says‚ "Spoiled-athlete syndrome begins early in sports socialization. From the time they could be picked out of a lineup because of their exceptional athletic ability‚ they ’ve been
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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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Professional Sports in America Sports have long been an important part of American life. Sports evolved from amateur endeavors to lucrative businesses with highly paid professional players who are traded as commodities. This change occurred slowly and took time to build traction‚ yet now in modern times sports players are amongst the highest paid people in the world and the teams are big businesses. The commercialization of professional sports in America reflected capitalist ideals‚ in that they
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ACADEMICS OR SPORT Dear Mr Palmer‚ In my opinion‚ sports are in the way. Yes‚ children’s obesity rates are increasing in England but this isn’t an excuse to ruin their future career. Therefore‚ I am writing to you in order to hopefully persuade you to take into more consideration about where the bursaries are being allocated. The fact that most athletes spend more time participating in sporting activities rather than focusing on their education may ultimately have a negative impact on their
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