You've been asked by the major "think tank" to serve as a consultant on project which is trying to predict what sports might look like from the global perspective in the year 2020. What would you predict about the globalization of sports over the next decade? Explain the basis for your predictions.
In the midst of a major economic recession in the U.S., cities and states are obligated to pay off bonds that were used to build stadiums for men's professional sport teams. Politicians say that these subsidies continue to make sense for the overall good of the city and state. Do you agree or disagree?
Your friend says that sports have sold out to the media and that television has corrupted sports. She argues that sports have changed over the past 40 years and that the changes are caused by television. You say that she is jumping to conclusions, and she wants you to explain your point.