Professional sports have a history of male dominated
broadcasting. Recently, we have seen female journalists wielding the microphone
on the sidelines, but does this mean that the male dominated industry is
balanced? The short answer is no, not really. While it is refreshing to hear
the female perspective, there is still some discrimination when it comes to
sports broadcasting. If you take a closer look, you will see that for the most
part, female analysts and journalists are usually only seen on the sidelines
during timeouts and between...
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Safety isn't just a position.
The past few years in the NFL have
been turbulent at best. One of the largest liabilities the NFL currently faces
is the issue of player safety. Football has always been an aggressive sport
that comprises elements of danger. While the sport has not dramatically changed
in several years, the players have been getting stronger and faster due to
improvements in sports science and workout techniques. These improvements in
player physicality have surpassed the strength and quality of the gear that is
meant to protect them and has been...
Friday, March 8, 2013
#2 - Texas A&M
The benefits of being a professional athlete are numerous.
One of the biggest perks of extraordinary athletic skill is the ability to
profit from your name and likeness. Endorsements account for millions of an
athlete’s yearly income. In 2010/11 Michael Jordan earned about $60 Million
through contracts with companies like Gatorade, Nike, and Hanes. LeBron has
made about $40 Million, and Washington Redskins’ rookie dynamo, RG3, has
recently signed several deals with Gatorade, EvoShield, and Subway that will
earn him millions in revenue....
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