To better understand race and sports, one must first look at the history of race and sports, key figures of race and sports, and currents issues that deal with race and sports. ... Professional sports had not come along quiet as far as the Olympics had. ... "On August 18, 1946, before twenty thousand people at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, Robinson made his debut with a home run, three bunt singles, and a pair of stolen bases. ... Americans have to stop seeing things in black and white and start viewing each other as people. Sports are no different. ...

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Many different types of sports became popular in the 20's. ... People like Babe Ruth were a big influence on people. ... He was a sports icon. ... There was no better time in history for sports to emerge. ... As people were changing, as individuals and as a whole, sports took advantage of this and became a very important part of the 20's-The Golden Age of Sports". ...

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In the past, youth sports used to be fun for everyone. ... Whether it's a dad who punches a hockey coach or a mom who verbally abuses a ref at a soccer game, it's clear that too many people have lost sight of the purpose and value of youth sports programs. ... The fact is that most kids who are athletic tend to enjoy a number of sports. However, some parents don't want their kids to joy their multiple sports. ... This just goes to prove the theory that high school sports as well as youth sports are being taken way to seriously. ...

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Now there are all kinds of sports to choose from, and many of these sports are played at a professional level. ... Every sport-the people who govern it, the media who cover it- can be measured by how it stacks up on the issue of steroids and other performance enhancing drugs. ... Many people made note of this. ... The president has had a personal involvement with major league baseball and he's particularly concerned that it's bad for players, it's bad for the sport, and bad for the young people. Concluding my analysis, success in pro sports takes talent, skill, and most ...

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Mixing Psychology and Sports The mind-body connection is a very powerful one. ... We hear the same thing all the time, "Sports is 90-95% mental." ... This zone is the definitive reason why many people are motivated to participate in sports. ... One very successful way to help people understand the part that psychology plays in sports is to watch movies that pertain to certain psychological topics. ... A baseball classic that many people have seen, but completely looked past the fact that psychology plays a huge part in the movie. ...

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People in America play these sports for very good reasons. ... People like to compete and beat other human beings, making basketball and baseball sports of choice. Another important factor in making these two sports so popular is the inspiration people get by watching superstars play. ... Both these sports have been blessed with many superstars that inspire people to play them. ... These two factors are what make people decide to play these sports over others. ...

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They did not wake up one morning and decide to play professional sports, it was instilled in them at a young age, in little league sports. ... They had to work hand and hand with people on different levels, such as banks and co-employees. The same is true of any great sports dynasty. ... Few championship teams of any kind have ever been full of out of shape people; this is what we must teach our kids. People argue that little league sports turns into naked aggression when in truth it is the parents trying to live though their kids that turn this wonderful tradition into a tragedy. ...

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They are not even sports anymore. ... Real sports cannot exist without something called sportsmanship. This seems to be a lost art in today's world of professional sports. ... Now, to many people, it is a career path. ... Sportsmanship is nonexistent in professional sports today. ...

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Sports could not exist without the presence of money. ... There are corporation buying out sports teams, buying stadiums, and buying everything that has to do with sports. ... It is visible to every sports fan that in the past few decades, sports has undergone a whole new renovation. ... It is also a business that affects many people's lives, both monetary and living aspects. ... We find that the PGA simply watches its game grow richer purses, more television exposure and more people playing golf. ...

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There are many who claim that it is wrong for a sophisticated society to impose a set of behavioral expectations on fallible people who just so happen to excel in sports. ... Children look up to these sports figures as "idols" who are invincible. And because so many people get emotionally invested while watching sports and become so involved in the game, sports consequently holds a great importance to them in their lives. ... And, because the gossipy part of human nature seems to thrive on people's problems, children were now exposed to the news about these athletes. ... A...

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When you talk about high school sports you think of football, baseball, and basketball; therefore, are considered sports not the debate team, chess club, and chorus. They are spectator sports, which mean crowds gather to see them and in return receive popularity from their spectators. ... The popularity of a group is judged my the crowd, that why in high school and in the outside world there's such a difference in how people feel about those two groups. When you see its sports that will still be what moves the crowds because that's why they get paid , to entertain....

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A hero carries the people on his shoulders." ... He opened the door for his entire race to play professional sports and gain acceptance as more desegregation took place. Although Jackie Robinson was not the best African-American baseball player of his time, his attitude and ability to handle racist harassment led the way for the rest of his race to play Major League Baseball, amongst other sports. Being accepted into professional sports also helped African-Americans become more easily accepted into other aspects of life. ... " It's events like these that define who we are as people ...

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Athletes There are many different athletes, there are those who play team sports , those who play individual sports, and those who play both. ... Many different people are athletes, and they al can be categorized into one of four groups. The people in the first group of athletes are those who play sports for fun. ... These people are forced into playing sports by their family. ... The people in this group put their team before themselves, and always support their teammates. ...

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Fun and funner -- that's all sports had to be when you were 10. But these days many kids at that age give up sports altogether or arrive at a crossroads, forced to choose among sports in order to excel at one. ... I need some sports to play when I get older. ... Sports offers many of the things 10-year-olds crave. ... There's an elegance to sports that makes sense to a 10-year-old." ...

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Even though he was a terrific baseball player people did not like him because of his skin color. ... Matthew Robinson his older brother helped Inspire his love for sports. ... Even though it was uncommon for dark skin people to do sports Jackie was one of the best. ... But with his family he found a love for sports through high school and some what of collage. ... ,but sadly some people still did not appreciate that till after his death. ...

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All-American Football Sports have become a big part in American's pastimes throughout the years. ... Football and Baseball are both sports that people enjoy but due to the nature of football, it is more appealing to fans. ... In sports, there is always those "fanatics" that never miss their team play. ... In ancient Europe, people loved to watch the fearless gladiators battle until death. ... It's just the nature of most sports fans. ...

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People called him Jackie. ... He became the first athlete in history at UCLA to get letters from four different sports in one year. ... When he left UCLA the sports paper said that he was the best all-round athlete ever to play on the West Coast, the best all-round athlete in America, and the best black athlete of all time. ... By the time of his death professional sports had changed a great deal. ...

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Today sports rule the modern media. ... Steroids do not only attack the physical qualities of people but also the psychological sid abuse of steroids can lead to homicidal rage, mania, and delusions. ... In some professional sports there is no testing for such substances as steroids. Baseball is one of the most controversial sports and is seeing the most use of steroids. ... First off they are tainting the sports that they are involved in. ...

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There were a lot of opinion pieces on this long standing debate. 4) I truly enjoy anything sports related. ... The writing process was also enjoyable as it was on a subject that really interests me. 5) I chose this topic as anything sports related really keeps my interest. ... This topic also relates to my field of study in sports management. 6) That I hope you're a sports fan! ... In other sports players retire when they are not able to perform in all areas of the game. ... Couple that with that fact that for over 30 years it is still not a league wide rule, it makes people wonder wha...

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Would America have so much freedom if certain significant people didn't fight for our rights? ... With the many people trapped in the building and the chance of the building collapsing at any second, the firefighters still went in and tried to save as many people they can. ... In the world of sports, fans probably wouldn't see Barry Bonds or Rickey Henderson break so many records if it were not for Jackie Robinson. ... During that time period, professional sports were not considered to be for blacks. ... He won rookie of the year and people started recognizing him for his talents and...

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What makes baseball one of the most watched and most played sports in the country? Well, some people might say it's the team spirit and high level of crowd intensity. ... People will find out that there is one player who they like more than any other player on the team, so they will go to their games just to see how well he does. ... More often than not, powerful hitters are those who will become role models for people all over the world. ... Aggressive pitchers, hitters, and fielders are all necessary to make the game of baseball one of the most exciting sports in the world. ...

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One of the biggest ways it does is in sports. ... All sports though, and especially in the Olympics are being tested. To fully understand the topic of sports drug testing you must first look at the overall picture of just drug testing and how the United States and its laws view it. ... The fourth amendment reads, "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to ...

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When August Wilson wrote his play, Fences, he was writing a play about the things that keep people apart. ... Their conflict stems from Cory's wish to play sports and Troy's wish to have his son learn a trade. ... He is very bitter about missing his chance to play professional sports, and is trying to keep Cory from even trying, feeling that the attempt will only bring Cory the same misery it brought Troy. ...

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In the span of 5 minutes Billy had was on the phone with half a dozen people, and already had 3 people involved in the action. ... People are sensitive to the responses others give to their messages. ... Stereotypes are fixed mental images individuals have of certain groups of people. In baseball and professional sports, we all perceive these athletes as role models within the community and they are always subject to scrutiny if they mess up that image. ... This can be said for all sports as well. ...

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Aside from being talented in sports when in his free time he wrote poetry, made ceramic figurines for his home, danced, and played musical instruments like the organ.( Markusen) A second reason Roberto Clemente should be admired is because of his selfless service. ... He would encourage them to get involved in sports, advise them about great citizenship, and teach them about importance of having respect for there elders. ... (Beyond Baseball) Unlike most rich people he didn't blow his money; instead he donated money to charities. ... So when he was notified of an earthquake that hit Nica...

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