Essays on Sport Page 17

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….

Your hands jam into the wall pad, after swimming your final event the 400 IM (individual medley). You just won gold in record timing. The summer Olympics only come around once every four years. Only the best of the best will compete for a spot on theirs country’s team. From every corner of the world…

The name Muhammad Ali is widely recognized in the sports industry, establishing him as a legendary figure. Ali accomplished numerous feats during an era when African-Americans encountered restricted prospects. At the age of twelve, Cassius Clay’s career began after his bike was stolen at the Louisville Home Show. Filled with a desire for revenge, he…

The Lake District fails to offer a vibrant nightlife and adequate entertainment options that would interest young people. To enhance its appeal, it is essential to introduce more exciting activities that are equally enjoyable for the youth. Additionally, it is necessary to construct affordable accommodation. Youth hostels and other affordable accommodations need to be developed,…

Joe Louis Introduction      Within the chapters of African-American history, there are those individuals who stand out not only for what they did to advance African-Americans in a nation which had a sad tradition of discrimination, but for what they did as a credit to their nation overall, despite the lack of mutual respect.  This…

Ralph Ellison’s “Battle Royale” is a thought-provoking short story that uses symbolism to illuminate the perspectives of individuals experiencing racial inequality. What makes this story unique is its imaginative approach, allowing it to be understood both literally and metaphorically. In literal terms, it presents a captivating narrative of self-discovery in a biased society. Readers must…

Instant Replay in the MLB. There are two very distinct sides to the argument about instant replay being used in Major League Baseball. The younger technology driven generation makes a case for the use of instant replay standing on the platform that if we have the technology and ability to get a call correct why…

This movie was produced in 1994 by Steve James, Fred Marx and Peter Gilbert. Hoop Dreams is an excellent three hour documentary about two black boys growing up in the inner city of Chicago, Illinois with aspirations of playing basketball in the NBA. The movie starts out when William Gates and Arthur Agee are going…

            As the world is cowers in terror from the 9/11 attacks and the bombing incidents in Indonesia and other parts of the world, the world’s attention is shifted now to where the attacks may occur next and what can be done to address the situation.  One such solution is the policy of the National…

In today’s society, athletes are inevitably compared to one another,especially basketball players. It seems that every time a young playerenters the NBA and demonstrates above average talent or has one spectaculargame he is dubbed the next Michael Jordan. Vince Carter is one of thoseplayers, however his comparison to Michael has very few resemblance. Thereare numerous…