At issue. Sports

"While Colin Kaepernick's 2016 protests reignited the debate surrounding athletes and political activism, the relationship between the two is a longstanding tradition. The athletic field has long been a site for protests against racism, hosting key events in the fight for equality, such as legendary African American baseball player Jackie Robinson's 1947 induction into the MLB. Recent protests have expanded to issues like sexism, LGBT rights, and immigration, and have made use of social media and other modern developments. This volume examines the controversies surrounding athlete activism as well as its place in history and contemporary politics"--Provided by publisher.

"While Colin Kaepernick's 2016 protests reignited the debate surrounding athletes and political activism, the relationship between the two is a longstanding tradition. The athletic field has long been a site for protests against racism, hosting key events in the fight for equality, such as legendary African American baseball player Jackie Robinson's 1947 induction into the MLB. Recent protests have expanded to issues like sexism, LGBT rights, and immigration, and have made use of social media and other modern developments. This volume examines the controversies surrounding athlete activism as well as its place in history and contemporary politics"--Provided by publisher.

Contains twelve controversial articles that debate issues related to the 2014 Sochi winter Olympics, including doping, political unrest, sex trafficking, and more.

A collection of articles offering different perspectives on the issue of athletes as role models. Considers different ways in which athletes fail as role models and presents a variety of ideas on how the issue can be addressed. Includes organizations to contact.

Includes a wide range of opinions surrounding the question, are athletes good role models?.

Presents a collection of essays that debate the positives and negatives of players' unions in professional sports. Compares the pros of each topic to the cons and includes a bibliography and list of organizations to contact.