After that, I will show a number of counter points that other people have who have a different position on the topic than I. ... The next reason is because of the amount of money they generate by playing their sports. ... She had a very brief career however she is still the only female to play in one of the four major sports. ... There are characteristics to an athlete's job that I assume other people aim to stay away from in their work schedules. ... Sports provide many people a form of enjoyment and entertainment. ...

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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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In order to understand a social paradigm, we must further examine the history of said paradigm to fully comprehend why the pattern was initially created and still persists. Laker fans have dubbed themselves "Laker Nation" and it's all encompassing; whether you were born in Los Angeles or you're a "b...

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