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… the greatest teams in baseball history. They have won the American League Championship 38 times, and have won the World Series 26 times. Few other teams are able to compete with this. It all started on January 9, 1903. Frank Farrell and Bill Devery…

… on their players’ roster in a single year. Major League Baseball does not have a salary cap, and therefore this makes it a highly disputed topic. The reason for a salary cap is to keep teams competitive, rather than having two outstanding teams dominatin…

… on a rec team, your stamina, endurance, strength and performance are affected by what you eat. To maximize athletic performance, a varied and balanced diet is essential. The six classes of nutrients, protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals and…

… strengthens a controversial interpretation of Title IX, the 1972 legislation that denies federal funding to universities that discriminate based on sex in scholastic sports. The newest interpretation makes it necessary for universities to have…

… is one of my favorite interests and hobbies. College athletes deal with many opportunities, experiences, and even sometimes downfalls. There are many different advantages and disadvantages of being a college athlete. Throughout this…

… conscience people today. Many of these people also enjoy working out in the gym. There are three groups of people that go to the gym. These groups are “the one timers”, “the buddies only”, and “the dedicated”. There is the group of people who…

… country have to face the problem of equality in athletics. Colleges are being forced to re-evaluate the funds that are being distributed to each program. Men and women’s athletic programs are finally being required to be given the same amount of opportun…

… roll down your forehead. Chalk, sandstone, and blood are apparent on your hands. Tendentious attacks the joints of your fingers and elbows. You walk away physically weaker, but mentally stronger. What you have just tasted is the “rush” experience of…

… dramatically throughout the centuries. Originally, with the Greeks, athletic competitions were mixed with religious ceremony. But, with the rise of Christianity and Puritanistic beliefs, athletics became a sinful activity scorned by the clergy…

… are always in first or second place? The New York Yankees, the top paid team, has won the most World Series of any baseball team. "[They] led the major leagues [in salary] with an average of nearly $4 million" (Blum 1). Furthermore, these teams are the…