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Film: "Friday Night Lights", 2006.
This paper analyzes of the film "Friday Night Lights".
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper reviews the 2004 movie "Friday Night Lights" about high school sport in America. The author includes an introduction, analysis, justification for the movie, relationship of the movie to sport in American life, contribution to society and conclusion.
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""Friday Night Lights" starred Billy Bob Thornton, Tim McGraw, Derek Luke, Jay Hernandez, Lucas Black and Garrett Hedlund. "Friday Night Lights" is a movie that chronicles the true story of the Odessa Texas high school football team the Permian Panthers and ..."
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Boxer Roy Jones, Jr., 2006.
This paper discusses Roy Jones Jr., boxing's man of honor.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper states that boxing is seen by many as a brutal sport. The author points out that Roy Jones, Jr., has held world championships in the three weight divisions of Light Heavyweight, Super Middleweight and Middleweight. The paper relates that he has been a force against brutality with a style that is conservative but effective.
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"Boxing is seen by many as a brutal sport. Images of men beating each other to bloody submission lead to the misunderstanding that a boxing match is simply a legalized street fight. Roy Jones, Jr., who has held world championships ..."
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Mayhem in College Athletics, 2003.
This paper discusses the prevention of mayhem in college athletics.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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Th is paper examines problems of mayhem following college sports. The author relates that some of the causes are underage drinking and people throwing items onto the field. The paper reviews the problem of incitement by bad language used by coaches and players.
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"Violence and mayhem following college sporting events have become increasingly commonplace in recent years. This research examines three problems associated with such violence including underage drinking ..."
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Blacks and Sport, 2003.
This paper discusses discriminatory problems against blacks in collegiate sport.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper reviews the debate between the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics' Association) and black leaders over the discriminatory effect of NCAA Proposition 16. The author points out that the basic conflict is between black coaches and civil-rights leaders vs. college presidents and officials of the NCAA . The paper concludes that the problem lies with the structure and relationship between college and professional level athletics.
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"The debate over the National Collegiate Athletics' Association's NCAA Proposition raged largely between black coaches and civil-rights leaders versus college presidents and officials of the NCAA. These two groups had faced off before over ..."
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Steroids and Sport, 2005.
This paper discusses the issue of steroid use in professional sports.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper argues that both the National Football League (NFL) and other professional sports regulatory commissions and the U.S. Congress must implement strict standards. The author stresses that testing programs and sanctions to prevent the use of performance enhancement drugs must be enforces.
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"Paul Tagliabue, the Commissioner of the National Football League (NFL), recently told the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation that the use of steroids and other performance enhance drugs in professional sports is an ..."
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Athletes and Steroids, 2005.
This paper discusses the problem of athletes using steroids and banned substances.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper is an exploratory analysis of research on different views regarding the use of steroids and banned substances by professional athletes. The author includes information about two bills currently pending in Congress that would severely increase penalties for athletes testing positive.
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"The use of steroids by professional athletes has become a source of controversy in American society. In testimony before Congress, major league baseball MLB player Jason Giambi estimated the number of players who use steroids as ..."
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The Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) Tour, 2003.
This paper discusses the business and economics of the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) tour.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses internal economic considerations of the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA )tour. The author points out the external effect that the tour has on the communities hosting events.
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"The Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) is one of the better-known sports organizations in the nation and it is singly responsible for professional golf tournaments and exhibitions today. The PGA its ..."
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Sport Fans, 2003.
This paper compares various sport fans.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper describes the differences between sports fans based on different types of sports they choose. The author points out the connection between sports teams and totem animals. The paper contends that the different kinds of sports indicate the kinds of heroic qualities the sports spectator and viewer would like to have.
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"For most of us our thoughts this time of the year turn to thoughts of the holidays and possibly even New Year's resolutions. And for a large percentage of the American public, thoughts also turn to sports as the football bowl season is fully upon us even as ..."
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Runner Steve Prefontaine, 2004.
This paper is a biography of the runner Steve Prefontaine.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper discusses the life and accomplishments of the runner, Steve Prefontaine. The author pointsout his story and legacy. The paper contneds that Prefontaine is a gifted athlete, a visionary and a world class runner.
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"Steve Prefontaine was born in Coos Bay Oregon. During his life, Steve Prefontaine became an internationally acclaimed track star and an American hero. Don Kardong wrote in "Runner's World" that Steve Prefontaine or 'Pre' as he was known to his fans held every ..."
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Sports Stars, 2004.
This paper presents three essays on sports stars.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper creates three essays on athletes by using three different rhetorical modes--description, compare-and-contrast and cause-and-effect. The author discusses the difference in style in the three essays.
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"A few seasons back Tiger Woods seemed unbeatable. On the most superficial level, the reason that no one seemed to be able to touch him was that he was simply better than anyone else. He made hitting an eagle seem as natural as walking."
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Major League Baseball Brawls, 2004.
A look at the possible causes and effects of a brawl at a baseball game.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper considers immediate causes and remote causes of a brawl at a baseball game between the two teams. It also looks at the Impact of the emotionally charged competitive atmosphere of the game.
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"In the picture of the baseball brawl more than a team's worth of players are shown in various stages of beating each other up. It is possible that some of the players are trying to break up the .."
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Volksmarch, 2003.
A paper on volksmarching and its influence on the German culture.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper examines the origins of volksmarch, or The People's Walk as a mass culture movement that evolved into the most popular type of volks sports event.
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"Physical culture and sport are an integral part of German culture. According to information from the German Embassy about million people or a quarter of the population belong to sports clubs while another million participate in sports independently. Germany.."
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Macro Economics, 2003.
An analysis of major league baseball teams using macro economics.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper compares the success of major league baseball teams from large and small cities to regular season winning percentages for 1999-2003. It uses the macro economic theory in its analysis. The author explains that the winning percentages were not found to be associated with city size. The paper includes schematic representation.
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Collective Bargaining, 2005.
An analysis of the collective bargaining process.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper analyzes the collective bargaining process. It provides a definition of the concept and its various dimensions and how they are viewed by management and labor respectively. The author discusses
the current collective bargaining agreement reached between owners of the National Hockey League and its player's union is used to illustrate some of these dimensions.
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"The collective bargaining process is defined by Holley Jennings and Wolters as an activity whereby union and management officials attempt to resolve conflicts of interests by exchanging commitments in a manner intended to ..."
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Women In Sports, 2004.
A discussion on the discrimination against women in sport.
6,210 words (approx. 24.8 pages), 37 sources, APA, $ 135.95
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This paper examines four essays on women in sports that focus on how social, economic, and political institutions often marginalize female athletes in U.S. society. It analyzes the historical view that women are inferior to men with regard to athletic prowess. It also includes discussions on political institutions including legislation, colleges and universities.
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"A history of sport and women in sport in the United States illustrates how various social economic and political institutions impact the individuals who participate in sport. Historically women have often been viewed ..."
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Women in Sport, 2004.
A discussion on the impact of women in sports.
2,760 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 95.95
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This paper focuses on the impact of social, economic, and political institutions on women who participate in sports. It traces women in sports from the Colonial era to the 19th and 20th centuries. The author discusses issues of gender distinctions, self-identification, discrimination, weight and eating disorders.
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"The movie, "Love and Basketball", focuses on the love and basketball careers of Monica and Quincy, two African-Americans acting as a microcosm from the impact of social political and economic institutions on women who choose to make sports a career the film ..."
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NCAA Compliance, 2006.
A study of compliance with NCAA regulations and bylaws.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper provides two essays on compliance with NCAA regulations and bylaws. The first essay describes the issue of drug abuse at Baylor University and discusses the NCAA penalties imposed as a result. The second essay studies the University of Nebraska's violation of NCAA gambling regulations and bylaws.
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Deaf Athletes, 2006.
A discussion of deaf athletes and the unique challenges that they face.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper studies the unique challenges faced by deaf athletes. The paper looks at the various sports organizations for the deaf and how they function. The paper also profiles some deaf athletes and chronicles changes for this community over the past century.
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"The deaf have long been competing in sports, though they usually compete against other deaf athletes. The Akron Club for the Deaf in Ohio sponsored the first national basketball tournament in the United States..."
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Major League Baseball, 2005.
A discussion of various aspects of Major League Baseball (MLB).
2,070 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This paper addresses several elements of MLB, including the governance of the game and the baseball Commissioner. Other topics addressed by the paper are: relations between players and club owners, suspensions and appeals, baseball scandals, and the composition of club organizations and leagues.
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