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  2. Globalization of sports - Wikipedia

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    First signs of globalization in that matter appeared because of the global hegemonic position that Great Britain had in the nineteenth century. Due to the British influence, popularity of such sports as football, rugby or cricket grew all over the world, replacing traditional local games. [3] Teams of the FIFA World Cup 1930

  3. Why children are still playing tackle football, despite brain ...

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    Some parents are opting to enroll their children in leagues that play flag football, which limits contact on the field. Others believe players should not be introduced to tackle football until ...

  4. How Soccer Explains the World - Wikipedia

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    How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization (also published as How Football Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization [1]) is a book written by American journalist Franklin Foer. It is an analysis of the interchange between soccer and the new global economy.

  5. Should independent study kids be allowed to play sports ... - AOL

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    Under current policy, those students have not been allowed to try out for sports. The independent student program serves as an alternative option for students to get a diploma while learning in a ...

  6. Age fraud in association football - Wikipedia

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    There are several reasons why players choose to use false documentation. European scouts are looking for young talented players from poorer countries to sign for a European club. The players know that there is a lesser chance of being signed if they are, for example, 23 years old as opposed to 17 years old as there would be less time for the ...

  7. Psychology of climate change denial - Wikipedia

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    Psychological isolation and compartmentalization – Events of everyday life usually lack an obvious connection to global warming. As such, people compartmentalize their awareness of global warming as abstract knowledge without taking any practical action. Hoexter identifies isolation/compartmentalization as the most common facet of soft denial.

  8. Racism in sport - Wikipedia

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    This racism was not limited to Germans, as Americans expressed racist sentiments as well. U.S. track and field coach Dean Cromwell stated "It was not long ago that his [the black athlete's] ability to sprint and jump was a life-and-death matter to him in the jungle. His muscles are pliable, and his easy-going disposition is a valuable aid to ...

  9. Head coach Vlatko Andonovski admitted his side “did not play well” against Portugal, while TNT soccer analyst and the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) great Julie Foudy told CNN: “They ...