Essay On The Greatest Athletes In New York

In Jeffrey Schranks’ short story, “Sport and the American Dream”, he is trying to show us that the sport America watches and plays, portrays America’s character as a nation. Since America goes from baseball to football we it shows us that we are becoming more violent. his comparisons of sports and war is says best how America changes as a country over the years. Back when baseball was Americas’ pastime to being a totally football country. When we were a baseball country, Americans were happier, not many cared about wars or violence just the enjoyment they got from watching the games with friends or family at the ballpark. It didn’t matter that the sport wasn’t moving at a fast pace or so competitive. Football is the

In the collegiate world of sports, basketball has become an increasingly recognized sport among African Americans, predominantly males. The hope of any young basketball player is that one day a scout will come and recruit them into stardom The question that presents itself as a problem to the lucky few who are chosen to go professional, is whether or not an education is more important than a million dollar shoe deal, “The NCAA's (1998) annual six-year study reported that only 33% of Black male basketball players graduated, (Chronicle of Higher Education, 1999). Individually, basketball reported the lowest graduation rate in all divisions,” (Robinson, 2004:1). Basketball players have become so idolized in the eyes of young

To be aerobically fit, fast, agile and strong you must train to be all four. To get the best results you must do continuous training at a low to high intensity (70-85% of maximum heart rate) to slowly build up your aerobic fitness, also to help with the aerobic fitness is the FITT principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time and the Type of exercise that you are doing). Fartlek training is also a great way to improve aerobic fitness.

The history of sports goes back since ancient times. It has been a useful way for people to explore nature and their environment. Sports include different activities and games such as football, soccer, basketball, and etc. to express their skills and talents. Also, sports are a way to relax and have fun; but are sports all our African Americans rely on? The dream to become future sports stars. The reason why Gates begins his essay with an anecdote is to show and compare how many african-american athletes were at work today and how little the chances of African-Americans becoming athletes are compared to being a lawyer, dentist, or even a doctor. African-Americans assume that they are born athletes and it’s because the school system doesn’t

Sports played and continue to play a pivotal role in American history and culture. Baseball provided an escape from the stress and frustration of WWII, a beacon of light during hard times and later helped influence integration. Athletes became symbols of what being a true American meant and many sports enhanced American culture. One of the most prolific changes sports brought to our society was the beginning of racial equality on the field. It encouraged and aided the fledgling equal rights movement that evolved in the 1960s. African American athletes were considered second-class citizen until sports provided the first taste of equality. Teams life the Indians, Dodgers and Giants led the way for all teams to accept black players on

Middlefield, OH – Cardinal High School will be inducting 4 new members into the Athletic Hall

James Naismith, creator of basketball, used a soccer ball as the first basketball. The game of soccer was originally played with an inflated animal bladder that was surrounded with leather (Leibs 67). Just as in every sport, as time evolves, so do the materials being played with. The materials begin becoming more durable, controllable, and affordable. During the Renaissance period, many sports were evolved and took a turn for the better. Although many sports were introduced during the Renaissance period; football, lawn bowling, and tennis were the three main sports that influenced today’s time period the most.

"A life is not important except in the impact it has on others' lives." This quote was said by Jackie Robinson who was important in paving the way for other black athletes in professional sports. He was the first black baseball player to play in Major League Baseball.What would professional sports be without all the greatest black athletes such as Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali or Jackie Robinson? Today the NBA is filled with a large majority of African American players. The NBA would be nothing without those players. Muhammad Ali was a boxer, businessman and social activist for equal rights for all races. He wanted equal opportunities for all men, regardless of color, to be successful. Michael Jordan was considered the best basketball

Greatness in sports is a status that only very few reach, however to be labeled the greatest athlete of all time is for that one soul individual who excels at all aspects of the game and exceeds every other player in that sport. In my exploratory essay I established what makes an athlete the greatest athlete of all time. In the following paragraph I am going to summarize what makes an athlete the greatest athlete of all time. For the sake of the argument to follow I am going to stick with just the NFL. When I look at the NFL one name comes to mind when thinking about the greatest NFL player of all time. His name is Tom Brady. Tom Brady is the greatest of all time.

Living in America is a fantasy for a lot of people, but living in New York City is something even better, and more magical than any fantasy.

Sullivan speed: a term akin to sluggish, lethargic, or just plain slow. Growing up, this was how my blistering speed around the bases and up and down the court was described. Yet for some strange reason I decided that it would be a marvelous idea to try out for the cross-country team freshman year. From the onset, it was clear that while I was still laughably slow in a sprint, my endurance managed to make up for it. Seeing that in cross-country your main competition is yourself and your previous times instead of other runners, I was able to excel in a way I had thought was impossible. On top of this, running has become one of my favorite passions. Some of my favorite high school memories stem from cross-country. From belting out karaoke songs

Every time I hear this song it makes me long to leave all of my responsibilities and head off to the city of dreams. A trip to New York has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl. I have always wanted to visit the place of tall buildings, history, and where culture is intertwined with its people. I have wanted to live the fast pace life of a New Yorker, where I could stand outside and see, smell, and taste all of the experiences that this city has to offer. I have been building and building this ideal image in my mind for so long. If I ever get to New York, will I be disappointed by the city that never sleeps? The city that is a part of almost every movie I watch. Can New York live up to the expectations I have

There are plenty of songs that talk about the beauty and famous aspects of the city, but none of them capture it the way Ebb does. For example, "If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere" sounds like an overconfident statement overlooking every other city in the world. However, when you think of where the headquarters of entertainment, you think of New York. Those lyrics motivate me. If the city is the top of the heap, and I achieve my goals there, then it will give me confidence to make it big anywhere I go.

     For my career research paper I have chosen to delve into the world of the sportswriter, and take a closer look at what that occupation may hold for myself. I have chosen to research this form of journalism because I consider myself to be a sports fanatic, and would very much enjoy spending the rest of my working days writing about the conditions in the world of sports. During the last year or so I have taken a period of time everyday to relax and read over sports articles from baseball and football at some of my favorite websites, such as espn.com or nesn.com, or to sit down and watch Sports Center on ESPN. I also seem to have an ability to remember statistics and rosters of players and

Becoming one of the wealthiest rappers and entrepreneur is the type of success Jay-Z envisioned growing up. Although he grew up in a poor neighborhood and household, Jay-Z’s surroundings didn’t deter him from success. He took part in the street life involving illegal activities selling drugs, but never allowed the street life to consume him. Jay-Z grew up in the projects of Brooklyn and was raised by a single mother. Jay-Z took his early childhood struggles and turned them into motivation. He wasn’t afraid to dream big. He went from living in the projects to living in penthouses and mansions. He was a rare success living in the infamous Marcy Projects, a place consumed by poverty, violence, and drugs. Jay-Z is now one of the most successful entertainers of the 21st century. Brooklyn produced a hip-hop icon in Jay-Z. As a result of his numerous milestones and accomplishments, he should be recognized by the city of New York. He is very arguably the face of New York. He represents Brooklyn like no other. Jay-Z deserves to be recognized with a monument because of his musical and entrepreneurial success, as well as never forgetting where he came from.