Present day medical procedures have brought the epidemic of concussions to the forefront and of all sports and by doing so it has changed rules, procedures and equipment of a lot of sports. ... The test produces percentiles that tell you how well you perform compared to five-hundred people your age. ... Because of this many states, schools and sports leagues and organizations have designed regulations for procedures that are required to take place in youth and high school sports when dealing with concussed players. ... It is ironic that in certain sports less protective gear is worn to prot...

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Hong Kong may seem like a commercial community where society is strongly academically orientated and taking athleticism as a profession to the minds of most people may sound like a fantasy, however above all the difficulties there is a way of to become a professional sports player of high success. ... This is a heavy let down upon Hong Kong's sports playing field because people aren't influenced nor are brought up to follow an active passion that they could have experienced. The number talented athletes that are brought up into successful sports players isn't ideal when in reali...

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Athletes of different sports, gender and age use these drugs all over the world. ... Literature Review The use of performance-enhancing drugs has been a major discussion topic and provides massive pressure on athletes around the world in a variety of different sports from Major League Baseball to Billiards. ... However, in Greg Schwab's (2002) online document he adumbrates that sports stars are huge role models and idols to the public and a large percentage of steroid using teenagers use them because they aspire to be "as big" as some of their heroes and mimic their actions. Mem...

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Sports are played all over the world, with most organizations paying their athletes in some form of compensation. ... People whether they are students or fulltime employees expect recognition of their services through some form of compensation. ... People watch elite athletes perform because of the intensity involved; this creates the much desired entertainment that brings the fans back. Sports enthusiasts consider themselves part of the team, and as a result they pay money to see these activities. ... If some sort of a financial agreement could be considered, than college sports would be a be...

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Although soccer has made an effort in the American sports scene with the starting of the MLS (Major League Soccer), it will never make it into the hearts and markets of American sports the way other American sports have. ... However, you wouldn't find much information about the game since there was no news coverage, and you'd only find something about it in the newspaper near the end of the sports section. ... Despite the commercials some people love to see during their sporting events, the main point is that television coverage is the heart of American sports. ... In soccer, playe...

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There are ethical reasons that can make an argument for both people who think they are overpaid, and those who think not. ... It is an unattainable and unimaginable lifestyle for policemen, firemen or teachers and it is understandable that some people think it is unfair. ... People are also complaining about the salary of a player when a player is not contributing well enough, or if he is not even playing. ... People rightfully feel that someone who earns millions of dollars cannot have a day off or even have a day under their full capacity. ... That is when I realized how big sports could b...

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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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Next, in looking at the threat of substitutes, we can conclude that it is moderate because of the many different types of entertainment available, be it other activities or sports. ... There are may other segments of the sports industry that a consumer can enjoy. ... The league needed to start up strong and because of its quick development and implementation; it was not as organized and well thought out as people thought. ...

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For example, teachers, which provide the foundation for people to strive for whatever career goals desired, receive around thirty thousand dollars annually for their important duties. ... As Michael Butcher, a contributing author for European Magazine illustrated, " television has changed the way we perceive sports, it has also turned it into a goldmine. ... This ensures that the athlete will continue to profit long after he or she retires,"According to Dolan Edwatds of In Sports money Talks. ...

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