Friday, January 24, 2014

Sports, Society, & Me

Sports are highly valued in my life. Throughout childhood my parents always kept me in season, whether it was baseball, basketball, soccer, or golf. ESPN is pretty much the only channel watched at my house other than Duck Dynasty(who doesn’t love Si). Throughout college I have loved playing pick up basketball, participating in intramurals, or getting a round of 18 with some buds. The connection to sports started as a young one for myself. My parents said I loved kicking and throwing things since I could walk. There’s a good chance they put me in every possible sport just to get some away time from me.

            I believe that sports have a possitive effect on society. They create a sense of competitiveness, in addition to integrity and respect. American society would have a complete make over without sports. A lot of people identify themselves with the sports teams they follow. The amount of money, time, and coverage of sports has led to the conclusion that sports are an integral sport of society. Athletes are some of most prominent figures in America, but the emotions associated with each of them vary.

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