This type of debate is intertwined in the professional sports culture and constant scrutiny by the media and fans is a reality of professional sports. ... Sports stars have chosen a profession in which opinionated statements regarding their abilities are as much a part of sports as the games themselves. The arena of sports is a traditional haven for hyperboles. ... To be considered defamation, the claim has to be false, it has to be made as if it were true, and it has to have been communicated to people other than the group or person being defamed (Reuters). ... Take Tim Tebow for example, wh...

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There are ethical reasons that can make an argument for both people who think they are overpaid, and those who think not. ... It is an unattainable and unimaginable lifestyle for policemen, firemen or teachers and it is understandable that some people think it is unfair. ... People are also complaining about the salary of a player when a player is not contributing well enough, or if he is not even playing. ... People rightfully feel that someone who earns millions of dollars cannot have a day off or even have a day under their full capacity. ... That is when I realized how big sports could b...

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The points on each side of the debate are valid, college sports are designed for amateur student athletes. But, when it comes down to the primary bread-winning sports (revenue producing), namely football and men's basketball, the debate gets more heated. The business of college sports becomes part of the pivotal policy making decisions of the regulatory bodies who legislate college sports and ultimately its participants- athletes and coaches, especially when it comes to football and basketball. ... "By the 1980s, intercollegiate basketball was one of the favorite sports in the nation. ......

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However, under the name Blue Ribbon Sports, those two men begun to sell running shoes in the early 1960's. ... Africa is excluded not only because the market for sports apparel is quite small but mainly because few people have access to the internet in this region of the world. ... The main reason can be that there are not internationally recognized sports people in Taiwan, except for martial arts but Nike is not involved in these activities. ... Basketball When we talk about the relationship between Nike and Basketball, who does people think about? ... In the USA the most popular sport...

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"It's hard to keep boosters if the kids keep leaving," said Coakley, the sports-sociology professor. "The team is marketed on continuity and expectations, and when some kids leave, peoples expectations are ruined. ... They are intended to make each and every one of us smarter and better people. Obviously, economics is the driving force in luring young players, a factor that further erodes the image of college sports (Curtis). ...

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