Sports in America

<p>Are American sports in jeopardy? Maybe so unless greed can be controlled the author of this unique book about sports in the United States concludes. In drawing this conclusion Glenn Ferguson has explored media impact education relevant history rules discrimination and even team nicknames before proceeding in depth with the specific fascination and blemishes of the major sports--baseball football basketball and track--with emphasis on college and professional levels. For the minor sports tennis ice hockey swimming golf and soccer are examined. Coverage of modern summer and winter Olympics stresses lifestyle monetary awards television and foreign perceptions of the United States. Not wanting to overlook anything the author devotes a final chapter to the avocations of hunting and lawn care.</p>