"Fritz" Pollard and Chuck Cooper are pioneers because of the important contributions they made on behalf of African Americans in sports. Pollard was one of two African Americans who played in the National Football League during its inaugural season in 1920 and later became the league's first African-American head coach; while Cooper was the first African-American player in the National Basketball Association.

pay inequality, esp. sports

A 12 week Fitness Training Programme for someone who is not amazingly healthy, wishes to lose weight, build upper arm muscle and improve the definition of their abdominal area is entirely possible and very necessary. It is also easy to adapt into anyone's lifestyle.

A biography of Allen Iverson, the all-pro point guard for the Philadelphia 76'ers. He grew up in a difficult childhood situation and saw basketball as his ticket to a better life.

A short description of the life of Michael Jordan, who is considered the greatest basketball player of all time.

This essay describes the struggles that Wilma Rudolph endured on her path to becoming one of the greatest track athletes.

Reviews the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics. Provides highlights of the games, including the Paul Hamm controversy and allegations of illegal drugs. Gives a history of the ancient Greek games and compares those with the present day.

This essay describes how Wilma Rudolph became a track super star.

Essay discusses the personal life of Alex Rodriguez.

According to a survey called America After 3 PM: A Household Survey on Afterschool in America, ninety-four percent of parents whose children are involved in an after school activity are either "satisfied" or "extremely satisfied" with the way the program is set up. Parents know that extracurricular activities keep their kids off the streets, safe and teach them how to be responsible.

this is an essay about allen iverson as my hero.

Describes why aluminum bats should be banned. References an ESPN article about the use of aluminum bats. Explains the type of injuries commonly associated with the bats.

Outlines the basics of playing table tennis. Offers game strategies and tips on techniques. Also provides a brief history of table tennis.

Drugs have always been a problem in sports, even in ancient Greece athletes would drink wine mixed with strychnine taken from plants to increase their abilities in sports. Today the problem of drugs in sports revolves around one drug in particular, anabolic steroids.

In depth look at the benefits Atlanta gained from hosting the Olympics Games in 1996.

A comparison of the rules for the sports of baseball and fast-pitch softball.

A look at how the sport of basketball has evolved in terms of refinement, skill, and popularity since its invention in 1891. This is particularly true with regard to the growth of the National Basketball Association (NBA) into a flourishing entertainment business and a promoter of multiculturalism in our society.

Describes how and why to become a professional bowler.

An overview of various aspects of boxing and what one needs to do in order to become a successful boxer.

Description of the Summer and Winter Olympics, their symbolism, and their different traditional ceremonies, such as the Opening and Closing ceremonies.

Essay on how college athletes are the downfall of American society.

The game of cricket has been played in England since the 13th century. This essay outlines how cricket is played, including the rules of play, the equipment used, and the safety precautions taken.

A biography of NASCAR racing champion Dale Earnhardt.

Dance should be considered a sport. It takes strength and endurance, is competitive, and requires much personal time and dedication, just as recognized sports do.

A brief guide to survive in the outdoors.

This essay is about the difference between chess and checkers.

An examination of the differences between collegiate basketball, as played under the guidelines of the NCAA, and professional basketball as played in the NBA.

Essay consists of a discussion of the different types of martial arts.

Essay provides a summary about the sport of disc golf in California.

How Dodgeball got banned in my area schools.  I got story of the month at my high school newspaper

Provides biographical detail on the life and career of figure skater Dorothy Hamill. Describes how Hamill has inspired a generation of young women to learn how to skate.

Factors that influence sporting performance

Comparison and contrast of wakeboarding and snowboarding.

Rob Hall started guiding Mount Everest in 1990 with his partner, and good friend, Gary Ball. Gary and Rob started their own company "escorting amateur climbers to the summits of big, remote mountains". Their company was called Adventure Consultants. Sadly, Gary Ball died in 1993 during an attempt at the sixth-tallest mountain in the world.

Overveiw of how tennis evolved.

Explains the game of hockey. Describes what skills are neccessary for the sport.

A history of Komet Hockey and why they are one of the best organizations in the minors.

An essay on the attacking styles of high school volleyball.

The squeeze play is one of the rare instances in which baseball expands beyond the one-on-one confrontations that make it unique among team sports. This overview of how the play works shows the combination of running, hitting, pitching, element of surprise, defensive maneuvering, and throwing that are all present during the play. Perhaps the most strategic, thought-provoking element in baseball, the squeeze play can be very dramatic and climactic, and its success or lack thereof can be the difference between triumph and crushing defeat.

The following provides a guide on how to play soccer.

Essay is an explanation of why sports were important during the 1890's to early 1940's.

Discusses the investment of large sums of cash into athletes and sports. Debates if athletes truly earn their large incomes. Explores the financing of Olympic athletes.

Essay discusses the personal life of Jason Giambi.

An in-line ice speed skater

Lance Armstrong as a sports hero. Lots of references to his autobiography.

To be a leader in the classroom one must be prepared to answer the questions the teacher is asking, take notes while the teacher is lecturing and study the notes to prepare for a test. To become a great athletic leader one needs to be able to communicate with his teammates on and off the playing field. He also needs to be able to make smart decisions that will lead the team in the right direction. He needs to make sure to keep a good temper when times go bad. He also needs to get along with all of his teammates.

Essay compares the present and past of Major League Baseball in the aspect of offensive stats.

A little about the life of a great basketball, Michael Jordan, who will always be remembered for his excellent ability to play the game.

Michael Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 17, 1963. His parents, James and Delores Jordan, moved to Wilmington, North Carolina when he was still a toddler. Jordan has two older brothers, one older sister, and one younger sister. I am going to tell you why Jordan is in fact so famous. To get there he had to overcome tough obstacles but it the end has many great achievements.

Provides a biography of the famous American basketball star Michael Jordan. Discusses his early life and traces the high points of his career. Provides statistics supporting his position as one of the greatest athletes of all time.