Essays on Sports

Globalization Globalization refers to the development of practice from the original culture to the international scale where diverse communities copy the games. The article demonstrates varied sources of different games. For example, sports such as tennis and rugby originated from England while martial arts and gymnasium developed from the Asian countries....

Did you know that the color of the skin could lead to death? This is the situation in the society as championed by the proponents of racial discrimination and injustices. The case is clear to all people in the community such as athletes, pastors, and even the police. In 2012,...

One of the significant ways through which LeBron James has integrated and contributed to the society is through the LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF). The family foundation has contributed to the growth of Ohio since it was founded by LeBron James when he joined the NBA. Most of the work...

College athletics is becoming more prominent and its members and players gaining the professional status. However, despite the fame and the big wins money is one big issue that surrounds college athletics. The National College Athletic Association (NCAA) is the governing body responsible for regulation of athletes in universities, colleges...

Should Pro Athletes be Involved in Politics? There have been different arguments arising of whether pro athletes should be given the chance to take part in politics or not. Some people feel that athletes should completely stay away from politics whereas others feel that athletes should take part in politics since...

We all make choices. For the person we are today is the subtotal of the all the choices we have made.  Choices have benefits and consequences. Sitting around, slugging it out at our own pace seems like the most comfortable way to live. When we look at the consequences of...

Lionel Messi's Early Life and Struggles Lionel Messi, a professional soccer player, is an Argentine who plays an attacking role for his country (Argentina) and Barcelona football club in Spain. He came from a working family where his father was a factory steel worker and the mother a cleaner. He started...

The first problem: Should college athletes be paid salaries? The first problem is whether college athletes need to be paid salaries on not. One side may argue that college athletes are in campuses to pursue academics rather than sports, and therefore should not receive payments for taking part in competitive sports....

Entertainment and Sports: A Growing Phenomenon Entertainment and sports are two phenomenal industries in this day and age. People around the globe are thoroughly seeking for entertainment in all forms and kinds. The average adult man or woman is allocating time for the much-needed entertainment and more often than not the...

Every athlete dreams of competing in the Olympics and winning a gold medal. The games are the hallmark of athleticism where the spirit of patriotism manifests itself more than in any other event. The Winter Olympics are currently underway in Pyeong Chang, South Korea. I interviewed US snowboarder Chloe Kim...

Most physically demanding sports not only rely on the cardiovascular measure of the player but also a remarkable exhibition of speed, power, ability, or general resilience, which place a huge physical demand on the body. Thesis statement: Of the three sports, soccer, American football, and boxing, soccer and boxing are the...

The sporting industry is a business that inroads and increases as years pass by with investors showing a fundamental interest in investing in sports organizations. The industry is a highly competitive sector with talent and funding playing a crucial role in the success of businesses. The sports industry is one...