Essays on Sport Page 16

Joan Beck’s “Stop pretending boxing is a sport” essay brings up several good arguments as to why boxing should not be considered a sport. However, my viewpoint is completely different than hers. In my opinion boxing is just as much a sport as basketball, hockey and even golf. Although Joan’s point is loud and clear…

Softball Then and Now When I was nine years old, I switched schools. I went from Freeman Public School to Holy Redeemer Catholic School. This is where I was introduced to sports since my previous school didn’t offer any sports for the students. The first sport I played was basketball. I also played volleyball and…

Are they Valuable? Yes, Pete Carol has been valuable to the brand in the past. He is a brand in himself. This year the Trojans have suffered without him, his philosophy, and his charm. One may highlight that he fled to avoid the NCAA -scandal so perhaps the team is better but a prominent coach…

Marriage and Divorce in the Sports Industry – Winning or Losing? Brian Morgan Liberty University CCOU 301 Christian Counseling for Marriage & Family Abstract This paper will examine the question: Marriage and divorce in the sports industry – winning or losing? More and more common are discussions of divorce and increased divorce rates in modern…

Canadian sport is divided amongst its classes. Not all people engage in the same sports or do the same things to stay physically active. In following pages, I have critically examined explanations on how to tell there are differences within classes, and what these differences mean to sport and physical activity in Canada. After examining…

In the article “Sport and the American Dream,” the author highlights how the sports Americans engage in and follow reflect the character of our nation. The transition from baseball to football indicates a growing inclination towards violence. The author’s analogy between sports and war effectively reveals the evolving nature of America over time, shifting from…

My plan for maintaining a healthy lifestyle is to regularly exercise 4-5 days a week with moderate intensity workouts. My main goal is to be working out the cardiovascular/aerobic conditioning as well as strength training and improving muscular development. It’s also important to note that a sufficient amount of sleep is crucial to maintain a…

Arthur Miller “It’s All About the Language” Arthur Miller’s Poetic Dialogue By Stephen A. Marino In a 2003 interview with his biographer, Christopher Bigly, about the inherent structure of his plays, Arthur Miller explained, “It’s all about the language” (Bigly, “Miller”). Miller’s declaration about the centrality of language in the creation of drama came at…

I felt the sweat collect on my left eyebrow as it trickled down into the corner of my eye. I don’t know if it was the heat, the fact that I was wearing a plastic helmet or that I was a nervous wreck. I was trebling and shivering as watched my team, one-by-one leave the…

There was no mistaking the feeling. It’s the one where the throat tumbles into the stomach and the sweat turns cold. The Celtics were in danger of losing – again – to the Chicago Bulls. That would be twice in six days and there would be no way to put a positive spin on that….