Football betting has been legalized recently. Although someone says legalizing football betting will benefit Hong Kong, there have been both arguments for and against this practice so I am going to discuss it. Addiction to football gambling can cause a lot of problems. One of the examples is financial difficulties. Gambling needs money. If a person gambles in a long-term, he may lose a lot […]

Since the creation of man, sports have had a tremendous role in the way people live their lives. From the time we are born, until our elderly age, most of us are involved in some way with sports. Whether it is a scrimmage game of soccer at recess in elementary school, playing on the varsity athletic team or simply watching the Olympics or sporting events […]

What is the best way of explaining football hooliganism? “Serious sport has nothing to do with fair play. It is bound up with hatred, jealousy, boastfulness, disregard of all rules and sadistic pleasure in witnessing violence. In other words: it is war minus the shooting. ” (Oswell, 1945) The best way to explain football hooliganism is to perceive it in the same context as war. […]

The development of labor relations in American football has been marked by two periods in its century of existence.  During its beginning labor organizations were weakened by the fractured nature of the football league itself.  Various upstart leagues consistently threatened and weakened the original league, the National Football League (NFL) and at times put in danger the growth of the sport in the America. Yet, […]

Camilla Pollen Ariel Pollack Claire Salesman Alexis Dorian Alma Suck On Friday night, the PHS Dolphins beat the Hamilton Yankees In an exciting match, ending with an unbelievable catch and a Pall victory. Though this catch seem d great, it became a controversial topic after the game. Many were left to wonder whet her Pail deserved that win. After gathering information, the conclusion can be […]

American Football came from the English game of rugby, American football was started in 1879 by Walter Camp, player and coach at Yale University. Objective: To score more points than the opposing team by the end of the time. Basics: * There are two 11-person teams that play against each other throughout the game. * The game lasts for 60 minutes, split into four quarters […]

Football Coach As the sun rises to its highest peak of the day, the local high school team starts heading to the dry dirt filled football field. As the athletes make their way to the field the dust rises and the smell of the soil hits their nose. The athletes continuing their daily ritual, get into their usual formations and start their warm ups. The […]

Sexism In Football Since time began, feminists worldwide have demanded equal rights and yes, they’ve probably said just about everything there is to say about sexism. We all dream of the day when women and men are treated with the same amount of respect, attention and understanding. But will this day ever come? Sexism should be non-existent and football is no exception. Sexism can begin […]

Rugby What is it all About? “In 1823, William Webb Ellis first picked up the ball in his arms and ran with it. And for the next 156 years forwards have been trying to work out why. ” – Sir Tasker Watkins (1979) The History of Rugby, many believe that Rugby was born in 1823 when William Webb Ellis whilst spending his time at Rugby […]

Hello, today I am going to be giving you a speech on the topic ‘Do footballers get paid to much for what they do?’ Premiership footballers, 17-18 year olds earn the average of �24,000 a week and for 27 – 28 year olds it is up to 899,500 a week! David Beckham has just signed a new deal with Manchester United which will make him […]