1. A situation like Fallon Fox's is very rare and confusing. I think that the MMA should follow the previously written guidelines to decide whether or no she can participate in the sport. If she passes all requirements, than she should be allowed to fight.
2. Transgender athletes do, in my opinion, have an advantage in sporting activities. Even thought they are technically and physically females, some body parts may still be physically man-like. Their body shape and instinctive aggressive qualities may give transgender athletes an advantage.
3. If I was a girl and I was fighting a person who used to be a man, I would actually be scared. I would think that they are bigger and stronger than I. I do not think it would motivate me, t would just make me confused.
4. In reality, there is not much that can be done to make this issue ore fair. Transgender people have the right to participate in athletics, but some of these competitions may be unfair if they are involved. The only way to solve it would be to add a third "transgender" category in addition to "male" and "female". There would not be enough athletes to install that at this point in time, but maybe one day this can happen.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Prefontaine Questions
1. Pre is portrayed as a confident person and competitor. He rarely takes advice and believes in his own abilities
2. Pre is likeable and he means well, but he may be too up front and over-confident.
3. ?
4. He teaches him that you have to have a winning mentality.
5. The controversy is whether or not they should be able to make money.
6. His goal was to be the best distance runner of all time.
7. ?
8. The Munich Massacre took place during the Munich Olympics.
2. Pre is likeable and he means well, but he may be too up front and over-confident.
3. ?
4. He teaches him that you have to have a winning mentality.
5. The controversy is whether or not they should be able to make money.
6. His goal was to be the best distance runner of all time.
7. ?
8. The Munich Massacre took place during the Munich Olympics.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
18-Year-Old Debut Shines for Struggling Manchester United
Manchester United, the most successful club in the English Premier League in recent memory and possibly of all time, has had a dreadful year thus far. After winning the title in 2013, United have fallen to 7th place this season, and have already been knocked out of Champions League contention for next year (top 4 finishers). It has partly been due to their legendary long-time manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, retiring and leaving the club after last season. Former Everton Head Coach David Moyes has taken over, but has since been fired after the team's worst season in 2 decades. At the moment, player-coach, and long-time leader of the club Ryan Giggs is taking position as temporary manager. At possibly his last match at Old Trafford, both Giggs and a young striker stole the show.
Because United technically had nothing to play for this season, their second to last game of the year against Hull City showed a glimpse of future talent to come. Giggs decided to sit stars Roney, Van Persie and Mata to make room for others to start, including 18 year old James Wilson. Wilson is an English native who had scored for United's u18 u19 and u21 squads this season. In a spectacular fashion against Hull City, Wilson surprisingly dropped 2 goals on the team in the second half before being subbed out. The inexperienced forwards will never forget that day. After all, the last time a United player scored in his debut game it was Wayne Rooney, and he has turned out alright...
A second twist to this game is what made it truly magical. A few minutes into the second half, Giggs began to run around and warm up in his track suit. The legend was going to sub himself into the game! In the 70th minute, Giggs revealed a full united kit under his first layer, and stepped onto the familiar pitch for maybe the last time. Then, 15 minutes later, Giggs put in a beautiful left-footed cross that Persie finished into the bottom corner, and the building went crazy.
The Hull City-United game showed a symbolic passing of the torch. The legend, Giggs, makes his last mark in the place he calls home. While, Wilson, the upcoming star, scored two goals to hopefully kick start a long and memorable career.
Because United technically had nothing to play for this season, their second to last game of the year against Hull City showed a glimpse of future talent to come. Giggs decided to sit stars Roney, Van Persie and Mata to make room for others to start, including 18 year old James Wilson. Wilson is an English native who had scored for United's u18 u19 and u21 squads this season. In a spectacular fashion against Hull City, Wilson surprisingly dropped 2 goals on the team in the second half before being subbed out. The inexperienced forwards will never forget that day. After all, the last time a United player scored in his debut game it was Wayne Rooney, and he has turned out alright...
A second twist to this game is what made it truly magical. A few minutes into the second half, Giggs began to run around and warm up in his track suit. The legend was going to sub himself into the game! In the 70th minute, Giggs revealed a full united kit under his first layer, and stepped onto the familiar pitch for maybe the last time. Then, 15 minutes later, Giggs put in a beautiful left-footed cross that Persie finished into the bottom corner, and the building went crazy.
The Hull City-United game showed a symbolic passing of the torch. The legend, Giggs, makes his last mark in the place he calls home. While, Wilson, the upcoming star, scored two goals to hopefully kick start a long and memorable career.
Sunday, May 4, 2014
What is a "sport"?
The question of what should be considered a sport is a debate that has lasted among different "athletes" and fans for a very long time. Macho jocks would argue that the only true sports are ones with popular, professional leagues. While, more artsy people would say that anything that requires physical skill can be considered a sport. There is a fine line that defines an activity or hobby, compared to being a sport.What is and what is not a sport will soon be deeply considered, we will first discuss what is NOT a sport.
Anything that does not require physical excursion can not be considered a sport. Some type of body movement that is either defined, or that requires great energy is absolutely necessary in the word's definition. A sports requires for the participant to be somewhat "athletic". Whether this means that they can lift 500 pounds, have great accuracy or have unreal stamina, athletics is absolutely necessary. Therefore something like high school cheer leading (for some) should not be in the sports category. Even curling and shuffleboard may not be considered a sport. These contain much more strategy than physical skill. Any activity that physical skill is not the most important requirement to success, is NOT a sport.
Sports are physical activities in which physical strength or skill is the number one, most necessary way to be successful. Of course strategy is also a HUGE part in all sports, but it truly takes a back seat to the player's skill. A team can have the best game plan and coaching in the world, but if its players are not up to par, nothing will ever be done. A sport is something where the physical aspect of both teams is tested directly against one another. Sports are competitive, and in sports a team's skill level should be the top aspect when it comes to that team's success. If the hitter is better than the pitcher, he wins. If the running back is quicker than the linebacker, you score a touchdown. If you are faster than the guy in the next lane, you will win the gold medal. That is what defines a sport. Any competition in which physical skill will grant you or your team the highest amount of success possible.
Anything that does not require physical excursion can not be considered a sport. Some type of body movement that is either defined, or that requires great energy is absolutely necessary in the word's definition. A sports requires for the participant to be somewhat "athletic". Whether this means that they can lift 500 pounds, have great accuracy or have unreal stamina, athletics is absolutely necessary. Therefore something like high school cheer leading (for some) should not be in the sports category. Even curling and shuffleboard may not be considered a sport. These contain much more strategy than physical skill. Any activity that physical skill is not the most important requirement to success, is NOT a sport.
Sports are physical activities in which physical strength or skill is the number one, most necessary way to be successful. Of course strategy is also a HUGE part in all sports, but it truly takes a back seat to the player's skill. A team can have the best game plan and coaching in the world, but if its players are not up to par, nothing will ever be done. A sport is something where the physical aspect of both teams is tested directly against one another. Sports are competitive, and in sports a team's skill level should be the top aspect when it comes to that team's success. If the hitter is better than the pitcher, he wins. If the running back is quicker than the linebacker, you score a touchdown. If you are faster than the guy in the next lane, you will win the gold medal. That is what defines a sport. Any competition in which physical skill will grant you or your team the highest amount of success possible.
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