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The argument concerning if golf is truly a sport, has existed for many years. Many people believe golf is not a sport because it does not require rigorous physical activity, and people do not have to be in the best shape to play it. However, what many do not know about golf, is that there is an athletic ability and physical exertion needed to play it. Also, because of the fact that golf is so physically demanding, it can lead to injuries just like any other sport. In the same sense, golf…

How would you feel if you worked hard all season and went to every game and practice and you got the same trophy as the kid who sat bench all season? Not so good right? This is why youth athletes should not receive trophies. Trophies should be earned. On the other hand some coaches believe it is worth the extra money to put a smile on a kids face , but the extra money could be used to go to more important things , Therefore , participation trophies are not necessary. Youth athletes should…

Michael, In order to properly determine a suitable definition for sports marketing, the general marketing definition needs to be defined. While the overall definition and the four p’s of marketing covers the basics of what sports marketing is, the definition does not begin to define what sports marketing is in my opinion. The most popular form of sports marketing in my opinion is that of marketing merchandise outside of the sports field via athletes. What do you think is the most effective…

People have been arguing for years over if athletes get paid too much or are paid fairly. Some critics might think athletes are overpaid. Athletes are paid fairly. As a result athletes give money to their family, companies, and charities. Now most player come from a bad home and their families need money for food and water. In addition a lot of players give money to companies or make investments if they didn’t a lot of small or big companies will go out of business. Finally a lot of players…

Should we spend more money on our military than sports? Sports in the US is a considerably touched upon subject , people arguing which team is better or who's going to win this season, although our military is more of a need and should be . It’s true that quite a few people are against war and don’t support our military whatsoever, but should still understand that without it we wouldn't be a free country and also wouldn't be able to defend against potential threats or help our allies, so…

As each academic year goes by, fans of each team are able to enjoy another NCAA Basketball Tournament and football season. Most would agreeably say that the NCAA has competitive sports as popular as professional teams. College football and basketball make more than the NBA, nearly $6 billion every year. A free education is not enough if the NCAA wants to act as a money making business, and not reward the teammates that are making it profitable. If the NCAA does not want to pay college athletes,…

columnist in the country by the Associated Press Sports Editors. This article argues whether not college athletes should be considered employees at the university's so they can unionize and are able to receive a salary. They discuss how Michigan State men’s basketball team was unable to attend class because of a tournament, even though school work is suppose to precedence over school work. This article relates to my topic because they discuss the fact that athletes could be considered employees…

Who is the best point you may ask? It’s not anybody over there at Kentucky or Duke or State. I watch college basketball more than anyone in here and watch a wide variety of teams. Now that’s make this clear he isn’t the best player in the NCAA. He’s the best at his position. Who is more effective and important to their team than him.He averages 15 ppg. He shoots fg percentage is 45 %. He shoots 38 % from three. His free throw percentage is 89 % .Who is a better passer them him ?Not only does…

There were many factors that contributed to NFL players losing a large portion of their wealth to financial investors. The NFL players association (NFLPA) provides their players with a list of financial advisors. These advisors pay a membership fee and the league supposedly puts candidates though an extremely intense background check. Unfortunately for many NFL players, they started working with a financial advisor that caused many of them to lose large amounts of money in investments. The…

. The college players bring most of the money into the NCAA organization. In the article, “Should College Players Be Paid”, Jay Bilas is explaining the reason on why college players should be paid royalties. Bilas alerts the subject by saying, “Around the time of March Madness, basketball players work tremendously to win the tournament to be champions, and a lot of the fans come see “the players” play.” (Bilas). When tournaments happen in the NCAA the revenue increases drastically and money…