Essays on Sport

Exhibit 1 Income Statement 200X 200Z Sales (all on credit) $1,500,000 $2,160,000 Cost of goods sold 950,000 1,300,000 Gross profit 550,000 860,000 Selling and administrative expense* 380,000 590,000 Operating profit 170,000 270,000 Interest expense 30,000 85,000 Net income before taxes 140,000 185,000 Taxes 46,120 64,850 Net income $ 93,880 $ 120,150 Shares 40,000 47,000 Earnings…

Can you imagine receiving a brand new Mustang as a gift from your parents at the age of 16? Driving at a speed of approximately 25 miles per hour, you manage to attract everyone’s gaze without breaking the speed limit. Additionally, as an unforeseen delight, a soft breeze gently tousles your hair while you hover…

Introduction In the early 1900’s many people were strongly opposed to woman taking part in competitive sport as it was feared that it would make them less feminine. Just over one hundred years later women like Elana Meyer, Natalie du Toit and Caster Semenya have become household names in South Africa. Currently, in the game…

Bill Thompson is the new manager of a retail sporting goods store in Vermont that is part of a national chain. Bill, who is 25 years old, has been working for the company for four years. Before his promotion he was the assistant manager for two years at a company store in Delaware. Last week…

Pole Vaulting, a sport that dates back to 500 B.C., was not a part of the ancient Olympic games. However, it remains as one of the most fascinating events in track and field. From an audience perspective, the act of running and jumping with a pole seems simple. However, the truth is that mastering the…

A sport is defined as “an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature” (Dictionary. com). Someone can’t roll out of bed and be an amazing cheerleader. Cheerleading is an activity that takes massive amounts of skill and physical prowess, but on July 22nd of 2010 Connecticut Judge Stefan R….

James Francis Thorpe, also known as Wa-tho-huck meaning “bright future”, was born on May 22, 1887 in a small cabin in Oklahoma. Throughout his life, he excelled in multiple sports including football, baseball, and track and field. Thorpe is widely acknowledged as one of the most extraordinary athletes of the 20th century. In 1907, during…

Cricket is a widely enjoyed outdoor sport that offers both excitement and pleasure. While some individuals have the chance to play professional cricket, there are countless others who find joy in being spectators. Observing a cricket match provides leisure and fosters a sense of competition. At Karachi’s National Stadium, I witnessed an exhibition of immense…

Blocking is a crucial defensive skill in volleyball, particularly at higher levels. It can be challenging to master and may not always yield immediate results. The block serves multiple purposes. Firstly, it aims to halt the ball and ideally return it to the opponent’s side for a point or side out. Secondly, it seeks to…

There is insufficient space at the skate park for both 10-15 bikers and 20-30 skateboarders. Bikers often ignore skateboarders and their boards, expecting them to move aside, causing accidents and broken skateboards. Additionally, bikers tend to dominate the ramps and bowls, causing frustration among others. The result is often damaged bikes and skateboards, which can…