violence in sports

Explores the seamier side of sports and focuses on the problems society faces: violence, drug abuse, cheating, and sexual and racial discrimination.

Recounts the events surrounding a fistfight between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers in 1977 in which Rudy Tomjanovich was nearly killed by a blow from Kermit Washington and discusses how both men's lives, and the game of basketball, were affected by the fight.

An examination of the causes and effects of the violence that occurs in sports both among athletes and fans.

Discusses the history of violence at sports events and its escalation by players and fans, and covers the role of the media and how to encourage more sportsmanship.

Discusses violence in sports, including why it occurs, ways in which it manifests, parental violence in youth sports, and possible solutions.

Discusses the issues related to manifestations of violent behavior in sports at all levels of competition and the effect of this violence on society in general.