Highlights in Black History Women have a long history of participation in sports but only recently have they begun to sustain a base of fan support that will entice major broadcasters and their sponsors to showcase their events. This is especially necessary for team sports. Professional tennis matches and golf tours are frequently broadcast, while women's basketball, softball and volleyball are found less often in the media spotlight. The question of ethics spans all aspects of life today. A high percentage of students admit they cheat on tests.
Many businesses deliberately skirt the law.
The arena of politics is strewn with questionable practices. Yet, it seems none of these elicit the headlines that result when these questionable practices or illegal activities are discovered in athletes and athletics. Copyright 2000, Clemson University. All rights reserved.