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Ethics, Sports

NBA and NFL Lockouts

8 Comments 07 July 2011

We all know that the NFL and NBA are currently both locked out.  We all agree that there is greed on both sides of the coin in each dispute.  In the video above Kevin Blackstone draws stunning comparisons between the way big sports teams handle money and the way macroeconomy is headed in America. Most [...]

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Sporting Crime Responsibility

26 Comments 07 June 2011

Bryan Stow was brutally beaten and attacked on opening day at Dodger’s Stadium.  2 men in Dodger’s clothing put Mr. Stow in a coma because he had on Giants gear. He’s been in and out of that coma since April. The victim’s family is suing the Dodgers and holding them responsible for Bryan’s condition.  According [...]

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What does it take to be a good fan?

6 Comments 13 December 2010

This is a guest post from Welles at Global Sources, a volume sales distributor of sporting fan products and sports & leisure items. People like to present themselves as enormous sports fans. Many times when you visit a sports arena, sports bar, or water cooler, some yahoo is there proclaiming their superiority to you in [...]

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Which Athlete is the most hated?

9 Comments 26 November 2010

In webster’s dictionary the word hate is defined as: intense hostility and aversion usually deriving from fear, anger, or sense of injury extreme dislike or antipathy In sports there are a few athletes that are synonymous with the term.  They are (in no particular order): Mike Vick – he abused the poor doggies. Terrell Owens [...]

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Madden in 3D!

3 Comments 25 November 2010

In early November of 2010 EA sports announced a campaign with Doritos that allowed certain users to update their version of Madden 2011 to 3D.  All you have to do is buy a bag of Doritos, enter the code on their website, and enter 3D heaven.  You don’t need a 3D TV or any other [...]

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Professional Sports Fines

5 Comments 24 November 2010

It has long been taboo for employees that are lower on the ladder to speak out against those that have more power.  In most occupations this behavior will get you on a long train of documentation, discipline, and possible termination.  In professional sports the hierarchy  is a muddled yet understood one. In the normal work [...]

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Miami Heat Over Rated?

7 Comments 23 November 2010

You couldn’t sneeze at a TV this summer without hearing about the world’s biggest basketball move.  Lebron James and Chris Bosh moved to Miami to create a “super team”.  Lebron even threw in a 60 minute special to spice things up. Through 13 games the team that some projected would topple the Chicago Bulls 72-10 [...]

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Are high school sports taken too serious?

17 Comments 12 November 2010

I was listening to the radio the other morning on the way to work like I always do.  I listen to random conversations but mainly for the weather and traffic updates.  Well, on this morning, there were two teams on the show discussing their upcoming football game.  They did everything but curse one another out. [...]

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Soccer in the US

8 Comments 27 July 2010

The United States is known for pumping out top quality athletes.  The United States dominates in Basketball, Sprinting, Cycling, Gymnastics, and most other conceivable sports. There is however one sore spot.  The United States has yet to bring home the gold medal in Futbol (aka Soccer).  The United States has never brought home the world [...]

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How much would you pay for golf clubs?

12 Comments 25 May 2010

At first glance golf doesn’t look like an expensive sport.  In order to play you need the following items: A bag A set of balls (more balls if you aren’t that great) A pair of shoes A set of clubs In this case appearances are deceiving.  A standard bag costs $50-$100.  The range on ball [...]

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