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… our nation's favourite pastime. Are you surprised? Well, you shouldn't be, because over the last ten years, the number of people registered in soccer has tripled that of hockey. What should surprise you however, is that even with the number of Canadian…

… Jay. J. Coakley examines some of the differences between ?power and performance? sports, versus ?pleasure and participation? sports. The ?power and performance? model is geared for more of a ?die hard? athlete, while a ?pleasure and participation?…

… heated debates about the integrity of many things concerning the NCAA and how it handles legal and ethical issues. Two well renowned scholars tackle this issue in their co-authored book entitled “College Athletes for Hire, The Evolution and…

… yelling, the smell of sweat, the feel of pigskin and the taste of blood. Football, it is the only real contact sport. Who are better the NFL players or collegiate players? The leagues are about the same; about football; yet they are completely difference…

… athletes This paper is about the issue of paying college athletes and how the NCAA has formed a committee on infractions to deal with violations of coaches, agents, and unethical actions of administrators in the intercollegiate sports world. The…

… so but the correct question is, "Can the very best women athletes compete in men's professional baseball?" To answer that question we must look at the relative strength and size of men and women. When you match up men and women with the same…

… clock. Fans in the Utah Jazz’s Arena (the Delta Center) sitting on the edge of their seats while Michael Jordan dribbles the ball down the floor; he does a killer crossover on Bryan Russell of the Utah Jazz. Michael pulls up for the game winning…

… Even though it has only been popular in the United States for the past 30 years, soccer has been a long time favorite most everywhere else. The sport dates back to the Egyptians, who played games involving the kicking of a ball. Now, the sport has…

… below his or her potential? What separates a winner from a loser? How can a person use their mind to improve every aspect of their game? Sport psychology is a relatively new science that is only now becoming familiar with athletes and coaches alike.…

… playing competitive sports continues to get lower and lower. Parents in America have started to get their children involved in sports at a much earlier age than they used to, hoping that their child will be the next superstar. Parents are placing…