Sports in todays culture

In todays culture the impact sports has is tremendous. Sports have broken many barriers and has let many athletes improve society not only for themselves but for the many. Sports have had many political connections. Sports have shaped our culture, pitting own state against another. Sporting events have become major news stories. Sports have broken many barriers from race to even communism. We close entire cities for sporting events (Boston Marathon) and even sports parades. We don't even start school until after labor day because of the golf tournament in town. Sports run our culture in many aspects. Sports will always have a major influence on our culture.

Where in the past sports helped us attack issues such as racism and  communism, today sports help us take on new issues. These issues include gay rights. As major athletes come out as gay, it gives other the confidence to also come out and feel more comfortable. another issue that sports have dealt with is domestic abuse. Recently the NFL joined the Nomore campaign that has featured many popular athletes and big figures associated with the NFL to speak out against domestic abuse. These are only two of the more recent issues that sports have dealt with in a positive way. Although the NFL has help the fight against domestic abuse, some of its players have been the center of these scandals. Sports also sometimes cause kids to idolize the wrong figures. But I believe the many positives outweigh the few negatives.

Sports have also had a major impact on my life. I am proud to call myself an athlete. Sports have helped me express myself and challenge myself. Sports have helped me create many friendships that will last my entire life. Sports have also influence many of the things I do everyday, from what I wear to what music I listen to. Sports have given me many opportunities that I will forever be grateful for. Sports have taught many lessons, one of the most important lessons being how to comeback. How to comeback from defeat, from injury, and succeed. Sports are something Iwill always be grateful for, for the rest of my life.