Participating in some type of organized sports has become a rite of childhood for most children living in the United States. You would be hard pressed to find an American youth not participating in some type of sport. Many of todays youth participate in many different sports and remain active ... Read More
Women in Professional Sports On October the 24, 2003, Annika Sorenstan will be inducted into the PGA Hall of Fame for her outstanding play on the PGA Tour. Some women seem to think that they can hang with the "big boys". Women will never succeed in a men's sport at ... Read More
Women Sport Women have always been treated unequally in comparison to males in our society. In the past, women were extremely restricted with their rights by not having equal opportunity in the job force, education, and their overall social life. They were expected to follow the norms and guidelines society ... Read More
One of the worst stereotypes ever created is one that states that men are generally better than women at athletic sports. Women are looked at as inferior athletes, which I find extremely untrue and unfair. In one experience I have gone through in my so far short life, I have ... Read More
A gathering of people can be a beautiful event with all the commotion and energy that rushes. As people move together, the French poet Charles Baudelaire felt a passion and intoxication for the crowed streets of Paris. However, crowds can be dangerous. In Williams Carlos Williams, At the Ball Game, ... Read More
During a game on February 21, 2000, Boston Bruins defensemen Marty McSorley brutally slashed Vancouver Canuck Donald Brashear in the head. Brashear suffered a serious concussion and a few cuts and bruises. Now Marty McSorley faces charges of assault with a weapon. Three points to be discussed regarding this case ... Read More
Tracy Lamar McGrady, also known by the nickname "T-Mac," was born on May 24, 1979, to Melanise Williford. He was born in Bartow, Florida, but was raised in Aburndale, Florida, halfway between Orlando and Tampa. He was not always a basketball hero. He was often called a two-sport star. His ... Read More
When you walk outside and a chill runs up your spine because of the cold crisp air, you know it's that time of the year. When you can't wait for Sunday nights, you know it's that time of the year. That's right, it's football season. The second most wonderful time ... Read More
Americas favorite pastime is sport. Millions and millions of dollars have been spent publicizing sport, and on the same token millions and millions of dollars have also been spent watching it. Children grow up idolizing sport. Parents have been obsessed with sport. In Texas football is valued very high- from ... Read More
Athens and Sparta were two most popular city-states of Ancient Greece. Athens was well known for its easygoing and peaceful atmosphere. On the other side, Sparta was strict and people were trained to become strong. Although they were situated fairly close one another, the citizens' lifestyles were enormously different. There ... Read More
Role of Title IX in Collegiate sports- Is It Truly Providing Gender Equity? According to Title IX, "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity ... Read More
The pre-dominance of black athletes in world sprinting is blatant, but the argument still occurs, is it due to their biological and genetic make-up, or is their ability to dominate in the world class sprinting, because they have been shaped by the societies from which they come? This will be ... Read More
There are many people that say that sports will bring school grades down because it deprives the student of time to work on the school work that needs to be done. Some say that in high school, girls do better in school if they play a sport. Some also say ... Read More
Delaware and IT'S Speedway Auto racing has been around for many years. From dirt track to asphalt, oval to road course, from sprint cars to stockcars. As you can see the world is full of all kinds of racing. Racing has been around for an extremely long time. The Romans ... Read More
Trinity Rhein Dr. Shoff Freshman Composition BUDS Training The training that a man must go through to become a Navy SEAL produces a Special Operate that is second to none. To earn this designation he must go through BUDS (Basic Underwater DemolitionSEALs), a grueling training program that consists of three ... Read More
The Phenomenon Of Professional Wrestling Mick Foley was standing 15 feet above the floor of the arena, atop a cell made of chain-link fence material with his partner, Mark Calloway. Foley gave the ready cue, took a deep breath hurled himself over the edge of the structure. He aimed for ... Read More
Olympic Games- (oh-lim-pic) noun, plural A competition in summer and winter sports held every four years for athletes from all over the world. After 1992, the schedules of the summer and winter competitions were staggered. The Summer Games take place every four years, starting from 1992. The Winter Games take ... Read More
Man, and the History They Make The believe that it is the man who determines history is totally true. The man is the cause of almost anything is great regard in history. The actions of man has been to go against what is perceived as impossible. To defy the odds ... Read More
The Issue of Paying College Athletes The issue of paying college athletes has been debated extensively over the past several years due to various factors. The time involved in participation in athletic practice and competition does not allow athletes ample time to hold side jobs. Also, some proponents of payment ... Read More
We all know about the WNBA and all its basketball superstars, but do we really know how it all started. You may not believe it, but the formation of WNBA started more than a century ago. It all began in the year 1892, when gymnastics instructor, Senda Berebson Abbott, adapted ... Read More
So who is Terrell Davis? If you don't know, get to know him. Read on.... Terrell Davis was born on October 28, 1972 in San Diego, California to Joe and Kateree Davis. This 5' 11" athlete has won two Super Bowls, rushed for over 7,000 yards in his career, has ... Read More
THE STATE OF SPORTS In the ever deteriorating state of sports, JRED will address major issues in the major sports enjoyed by Americans. Although some sports are doing well, most are doomed to suffer the failures of greed and power. Here is the state of each sport -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOOTBALL NFL ... Read More
Steve Mariucci Father to Many A pentadic criticism of NFL Films Presents Football games, family ties, professional athletes crying, and lots of love. When some one mentions the name Steve Mariucci all of these attributes come in to play. However, Steve Mariucci is more than just these apparent characteristics. Steve ... Read More
Sport psychology, according to the AAASP (Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology), is the study of psychological and mental factors that influence and are influenced by participation and performance in sport, exercise, and physical activity. Furthermore, it is the application of the knowledge gained through this study to ... Read More
MOSS IS BOSS Randy Moss recently walked out of jail after being charged with two misdemeanors for pushing a traffic officer a half-block with his car. The Minnesota Vikings announced their star would still start Sunday against Seattle, even after former problems in the past years. Moss walked out whistling ... Read More
Sports violence The Growing Problem of Violence in Sports Bench clearing brawls in baseball, bloody hockey fights, soccer mobs, post-game sports riots, and increasing injuries are all images of todays sports that are familiar to us. In recent years players and fans alike have shown increased aggression when it comes ... Read More
Reading Response 2 Sporting Diversity The politics of difference and identity A. Sexuality and the Organization of Women's Sport Since the introduction of women in sport, women have struggled for equal rights and opportunities within an environment driven by male domination and masculine values. In order to gain acceptance by ... Read More
Sport England based in the public sector of sport is the strategic lead for delivering the Government's sporting objectives in England, and they distribute both Lottery and Exchequer funds to sport. Sport England aims to make England an active and successful sporting nation by not only creating the opportunities for ... Read More
Sports are no longer games played for fun. They are businesses that involve many millions of dollars, and that have created three harmful myths in America that they build bodies, build character, and are a sure way to success. Sports may build bodies, but they may also tear them down. ... Read More
Soccer is the world's most popular sport. It is the national sport of most European and Latin American countries, and of many other nations. Millions of people in more than 140 countries play soccer. The World Cup is held every four years. Soccer is one of the most famous international ... Read More