Canadian Colleges Athletic Association

Opened in 2013, Berckmans Place at Augusta National by invitation only is one of the most exclusive clubs at the Masters. The Masters Tournament is known to be one of the most coveted tickets in all of sporting events to try to get ahold of. Only a few are able to get passes but to get credentials to Berckmans Place is even an harder task. Costing $6,000 per ticker and boasting five all inclusive restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, four inside and one outside on the putting…

“In the high school ranks, players are just getting their feet wet in the world of boosters, gifts under the table or losing a game on purpose” (Monroe 46). Sports is definitely a game on and off the playing field or court. You have to take what you can get while the getting is good or you will be broke wondering what happened to your chance at being a star athlete (Fuller 86). Today’s athletes are pampered beyond belief and think they should be treated differently simply because they were given…

In the summer of 1965 on Bainbridge Island near Seattle, WA, three dads created what is now known as pickleball in an attempt to entertain their children. Since then, the sport has gained popularity among the US and Canada, as well as European and Asian countries, and is now growing internationally. The sport features a combination of tennis, badminton, ping-pong, and racquetball. It can be played indoors or outdoors on a Pickleball court, or on a tennis or badminton court converted into a…

Sixty rights and the U.S government considering them second-rate citizens, we believe that it is right to help them. Also, Puerto Rico could benefit us, economically and politically. In Tokyo, 1961, General Douglas McCarthur said, "The Puerto Ricans forming the ranks of the gallant 65th Infantry in the battlefields of Korea are writing a brilliant record of achievement in battle and I'm proud indeed to have them in this command. I wish that we may have many more like them." Puerto Ricans have…

Former coach Bobby Knight was fired by the University president Myles Brand after 29 years of service. Knight firing came after numerous complaints about his inappropriate behavior. Knight was a legendary and famous coach at the university and had obtained a stellar basketball reputation. However, it was Knight unacceptable behavioral pattern that led to the violation of the university’s zero-tolerance policy including the verbal abuse of one the university high-ranking female administrator.…

Draft Kings, FanDuel, and many other sports gambling sites are becoming as popular as ever. Daily fantasy sports' existence largely derives from the intersection of technological advancements and the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 -- UIGEA for short. (Rodenberg). These websites are becoming more popular by the day. Many people want to make quick money and if you’re good at gambling and know something about sports, gambling is your answer. In my mind, sports gambling…

Through countless hours of studying and many sleepless nights, I have successfully been able to maintain a 4.0 grade point average since the letter grading system was introduced in the seventh grade. Along with grades, I was deeply involved in athletics as well; competing in football and basketball throughout my time at Jenks High School. I know first hand how challenging it can be…

Everyone knows that big college sport program bring in millions of dollars in a season. College athletes train hard every week getting ready for the competition they face that weekend, but they get none of the millions of dollars they bring in playing their sport. some will argue they are already paid in tuition people also don’t realize the commitment these athletes put into their sport. It’s time colleges and the NCAA start paying their players. they bring in so much money to the school and…

Someone like Sam impacted society in a good and a bad way. There could be many good things about what Sam is doing but almost for every good thing he does there is a bad side to it. For example if he is helping someone get into their dream college they could be taking the spot of someone who deserves it. He could affect his town economically because how could some high school kids get $2500? You could only imagine what kids are doing to get that kind of money. They could be stealing money or…

Athlete Compensation: 4 years a slave Every year, College sports bring in millions and millions of dollars to their respected universities, yet 70% of college athletes struggle financially in life after college. A typical student in college has a job that helps them maintain a steady income,, but this is not the case for student athletes. Student athletes are not receiving any type of income, they are being exploited by their college and the NCAA and universities are making millions…