International Sports Federations
[ send me this paper ]
This 7 page essay discusses the concept of international sports federations and the ways in which they have a distinctly economic impact on the world. The past few years have not been some of the best for the various international sports federations of the world in terms of their image and prestige. At the core of many of the issues is the one that governs so much of modern life -- economics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWintspo.rtf

Mad As Hell Doesn't Begin to Say It
[ send me this paper ]
This five page paper presents a discussion on the book " Mad As Hell : How Sports Got Away from the Fans-And How We Get It Back" by Mike Lupica. The belief of the author that the sports world has gotten out of control with greed and attitude is the main themes of the book. The author feels the fans have to ability and power to change it back to the way it used to be using simple strategies that are outlined in the book. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: CWmadhel.wps

Major League Baseball and the Umpires Association
[ send me this paper ]
This 8 page report discusses the controversies that have revolved around labor issues of Major League Baseball and baseball umpires. Certain fundamental labor issues are in force, however, the unique aspects of professional sports adds to the overall complexity of the process. The decision by the umpires to “quit” rather than strike in September of 1999 ultimately backfired on them and they have had to work to reconstruct some type of a professional association for collective bargaining. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWumpbb.wps