Similarly, the NFL Kickoff Live From the National Mall Presented by Pepsi Vanilla offered people an event they couldn't refuse. ... Blige, Good Charlotte and Britney Spears coupled with an interactive NFL Super Bowl theme park offered the perfect combination of sports and entertainment. ... And of course, for the sports and music fan, this free event fit their wants exactly. The Kickoff had such an impact because it brought together music, food and sports in one location at no cost. ...

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Attendance figures are very important to any sports franchise. Owners of these franchises pay millions of dollars to construct elaborate arenas so that people attending the games can have an enjoyable, fulfilling experience. ... Children of all ages dream of one day growing up to be like their favorite sports star. ... It had been fourteen years since their last appearance on Monday Night Football, the most watched sports show in television history. ... As our national debt grows, so does the amount of money players receive for doing what they love most: playing sports. ...

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Performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) have a long history in sports according to Sports in America's "Performance-Enhancing Drugs" article. ... As PEDs emerged into the United States, many people were ceasing the opportunity to get these drugs easily to promote dog racing and horse racing. ... The latest scandal in sports is a new research lab called Biogenesis. ... MLB sued six people connected to Biogenesis, accusing them of damaging the sport by providing banned substances to its players. ... Biogenesis started as an anti-aging research lab but quickly switched to the sports world when An...

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Sports are a very important part of the American society. ... When the American people think of women in sports, they think of ice skating, field hockey and diving. People do not recognize that women have the potential to play any sport that a man can play, with equal skill, if not better. ... Women today have found the intensity that drives people to play sports. ... Since the World Cup, taking your shirt off is something that people relate with women soccer and its players. ...

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Kinesiology is another word for sports science, which is the study of sports medicine and sports science involves applying medical and scientific principles to sports, exercise, and the ability of the body to perform physically. "Students are often drawn to the field of sports science and sports medicine because they have a love for sports. ... It's not just about sports; it's about more of helping others get back to where they were before an injury or even further than that. ... I would always ask him how his job was and how it was like helping a lot of different people. ... No...

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In the sports' world, it is a slightly different story. ... Like basketball, football, and baseball in America, baseball is one of the most popular sports in Japan. ... He is treated as a hero in his native country and many other people want to follow him and play as a baseball player. ... For that reason, American football is one of the most popular sports in America. ... People tend to participate in more popular sports than minor sports, and the more people play a particular sport, the higher possibility to produce a hero in that sport. ...

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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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While Bush excelled on the field, people associated with the sport took notice. ... For Bush, the money he received did not necessarily affect the people around him or even himself. ... Before he was approached to accept financial benefits, Bush was a highly recognizable figure in the collegiate sports world. ...

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The most controversial example of universities and the NCAA using the images of athletes to make money is with video games, most notably EA Sports's popular NCAA Football franchise. ... While there is a rule against using player names, EA Sports gives users the option to upload rosters with the players named (Thomas). ... While it is difficult to quantify the amount of royalties that a college athlete would receive, the NFL Player's Union received $35 million in royalties from EA Sports in 2008. ... Several players who were paid by former sports agent Josh Luchs say that they accept...

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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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Is there room for religion in sports? ... When somebody professes their faith, and I was that guy for a long time, people automatically think when you praise God it's because He makes passes go straighter or helps win the games. ... When it comes down to it, you can really never win when you actively express your faith in sports. ... And do personal religious beliefs and practices have any place in professional sports or should they remain private?"" ...

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What Webster's Dictionary does not tell are the people who would qualify as being honorable under these traits. ... Staying with honor in the sports industry, the other example would be six time basketball champion Michael Jordan. ... Not only can honor be found in sports, but also it could be found in your very household. ... There is no clear definition of what honor means and the Webster's Dictionary, has only set a base from which other people can go off from. ...

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Introduction Professional sports provide a source of entertainment for millions of people. ... Yet to athletes, and to those who work behind the scenes in the front-offices, professional sports are a job. Running and managing sports teams and leagues is big business. ... From the construction and operation of stadiums to the local merchants who take care of the fans, sports teams greatly affect a city's economy. ...

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The sports culture for youths in suburbs, which have more education and have more sports to choose from, is starting to change as they fade away from football, which could explain why Pop Warner lost 23,612 players from 2010-2012(Fainaru 1), while their urban and rural counterparts do not have the options to play other sports and do not receive the education to realize youth football is dangerous. ... According to Jon Butler, Pop Warner's executive director, he can statistically prove that "football is as safe if not safer than other sports" and that the rate of concussions in...

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Steroids in sports is an epidemic among players trying to gain an edge, which leads to increased usage of steroids. ... The NFL doesn't even test for HGH (human growth hormone) which helps people put on significant weight in a short time. ... Sports like baseball have had a long history of rampant steroid use and have taken effective action since they first discovered the problem. However, because of their ineffective testing NCAA football unlike most sports, has not yet discovered the full extent of their steroid problem. ... I believe that steroid use is clearly wrong in sports, and is...

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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. ... "Athletes have taken natural or synthetic performance aids since the earliest days of organized sports competition"(Clark, Cooper, and Griffen, 525). ... Many other sports test their athlete for steroid use. ... After being diagnosed with his disease, Alzado earnestly tried to convince people of the dangers that steroid use entailed. ...

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Penalties/fouls are a huge part of every sports game, but unfortunately they are a more inconsistent part, in particular, to football than in any other sport. ... The need for change has come and gone; it is now affecting sports fans, the players themselves, and teams as a whole. ... The NFL has people that let the referees know on scoring plays if there's a questionable call that they should review. ... The crews that officiate the NFL football games move from game to game together; meaning that the crews don't rotate, they always work with the same people. ... The article Ray Ric...

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Throughout those years many people have grown to love the game of football, and even more importantly the Bears. ... Even though you are surrounded by thousands of others, it seems as though the only people at the game are you and your son. ... He is a twenty-five year old male who has always enjoyed watching sports on television. ... Jake does have a girlfriend, but she knows where she stands, which is second, when it comes to his friends and sports. ...

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The 2001 Patriots: A Season of Hope As a New England sports fan, you get used to losing. ... We can maximize our own benefits because there are other people looking out for us. ... Having grown up as a serious sports fan, this was a major moment in my life. ... After all, if these ideals worked for a New England sports team, they can work for anyone....

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Every year people anticipate America's largest sports event to come. ... It began with Rudy talking from the heart about how strong the people of New York have been, which I am glad to hear. ... Try to think about what we should do about the situation do not try to market off of the death of thousands of innocent people. ... They did not use the tragedy and focused on making people laugh. ...

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American football is now intermingled into the psyche of the American people. ... It is mostly played by large athletic people who run fast and hit harder. The stadiums created to house these events are extremely large, loud and wild with the ability to pack in a massive amount of people. ... Professional sports gambling has sky rocketed as well over the last few decades, and football lends itself well to sports gambling. ... In the opening chapter of the book Fountain gives the readers a quick look into how Billy sees civilian class people. ...

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While the NFL apparently continues to offer the most popular consumer sports product, the league continues to face ongoing marketing challenges in four different areas; Broadcast media, licensing and sponsorship, consumer diversity and youth participation. ... This year in baseball, the ultimate large capital sports franchise, the New York Yankees under the ownership of George Steinbrenner, didn't just negotiate a blockbuster deal for the broadcast of the Yankees without the MLB; he actually created his own network for the sole purpose of broadcasting Yankee games, and the NBA's...

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Over 90 percent of Americans watch sports, that means that 90 percent of them look up to and respect athletes. ... This not only makes people believe that you cannot be strong without them, but that you need them in order to do better. ... According to an article written by the University of Miami, "most sports do not have very harsh punishments for violating steroid laws; the NFL does not even use blood tests to monitor steroid use" (Sinko). ... It is about the people who look up to these athletes, who are setting bad examples for younger generations. ... They think they can go on ...

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New Orleans really comes together as a city to support its Saints, not just as a sports franchise but also as an outlet for people of all walks of life race, creed, or religion to unify together and stand up for something. ... As a sports fan being at an NFL game was satisfying enough but for those Black and Gold fans the disappointment of a loss is understandable. ... For the people living here, visiting here, or even being raised here the New Orleans Saints have provided unity and solidarity. ...

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Some of these commercials target certain types of people, most dominantly sex. ... For example, a car commercial aimed at a man usually advertise a sports car or a truck, while a car commercial aimed at woman usually advertise a minivan, and the female would be portrayed as a soccer mom. ... Later in the day, and on weekends the commercials are aimed at men while they are watching sports. Commercials are often gendered and target certain groups of people. ...

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