The Negative Effects of Media on Sports in Usa
The Negative Effects of Media on Sports
I. Media and Sports Introduction A. John Wooden Quote B. The tendencies of the media THESIS: The media must take significant strides towards reforming the way they portray sports to change the current system of altering the ideals of athletes and diminishing the prestige of modern sports. II. History of media in sports
III. Publication of shameful actions A. Celebrations B. Commercials C. XFL
IV. Multimedia A. Cable Networks B. League and team-owned channels C. Video Games D. Fantasy sports
V. College and amateur athletics A. Teenage phenoms B. False views of success C. Antitrust Law D. BCS bowls
VI. Sex and media A. Promotional Advertisements B. Female reporters C. Overemphasis of unrelated topics
VII. Sexist opinions of the media A. women’s soccer B. women’s sports study
VIII. Racism in Media A. Tony Romo and Michael Irvin B. Rush Limbaugh C. Stereotypical messages
IX. Athlete Portrayals A. Book Publications B. Shameful events C. Disregard of good events D. Media’s twist of stories
X. Media in sports conclusion A. Restate thesis B. Restate Main Points C. Relate back to Wooden’s quote
“Sports do not build character… they reveal it.” (John Wooden) These words of legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden describe modern athletics to perfection. Throughout history, sports have transformed from merely trivial contests into showcases of athletes’ unrelenting desire, competitiveness, and overall character learned from the game. Millions of fans are also entertained and taught lessons through the actions of the players and the coverage of the game. As long as there have been organized sports there has been some kind of media coverage of the events. However, the media does anything but glorify the character of athletes or the accomplishments in the sporting world. The press
I. Media and Sports Introduction A. John Wooden Quote B. The tendencies of the media THESIS: The media must take significant strides towards reforming the way they portray sports to change the current system of altering the ideals of athletes and diminishing the prestige of modern sports. II. History of media in sports
III. Publication of shameful actions A. Celebrations B. Commercials C. XFL
IV. Multimedia A. Cable Networks B. League and team-owned channels C. Video Games D. Fantasy sports
V. College and amateur athletics A. Teenage phenoms B. False views of success C. Antitrust Law D. BCS bowls
VI. Sex and media A. Promotional Advertisements B. Female reporters C. Overemphasis of unrelated topics
VII. Sexist opinions of the media A. women’s soccer B. women’s sports study
VIII. Racism in Media A. Tony Romo and Michael Irvin B. Rush Limbaugh C. Stereotypical messages
IX. Athlete Portrayals A. Book Publications B. Shameful events C. Disregard of good events D. Media’s twist of stories
X. Media in sports conclusion A. Restate thesis B. Restate Main Points C. Relate back to Wooden’s quote
“Sports do not build character… they reveal it.” (John Wooden) These words of legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden describe modern athletics to perfection. Throughout history, sports have transformed from merely trivial contests into showcases of athletes’ unrelenting desire, competitiveness, and overall character learned from the game. Millions of fans are also entertained and taught lessons through the actions of the players and the coverage of the game. As long as there have been organized sports there has been some kind of media coverage of the events. However, the media does anything but glorify the character of athletes or the accomplishments in the sporting world. The press
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