For many people, sports provide a medium through which they can discuss issues of race, ability, and morality. Often times these discussions are as heated as political debates. Sports have become more than just a leisure activity. The language we use is impacted by sports. Many words and phrases associated with sports are also used in the business world and everyday life.
Sports impact our fashion with baseball hats, basketball shoes, and uniform jerseys.
Also, people are willing to spend money on sports tickets, accessories, wagers, camps, equipment, and other sports related items. I have some statistics that show what Americans think. These statistics provoked some discussion in class, so I will comment on each of them. This is an important statistic, especially recently. Two weeks ago, President Bill Clinton said that sports is one example of how race relations have improved in the United States.