http://www.cnet.com/4520-6033_1-6648709-1.html
Now, I know that I have posted a few blogs in which there has been much talk about whether or not technology is bad for sports. Consequently, most of these have presented arguments which discuss the fact that technology will be the downfall of sports as we know it today. This article, however, may be the first, in my opinion, which I have read which actually makes sense to me. Molly Wood, Executive Editor of CNET.com takes the standpoint that money has overtaken the integrity of sports today. I completely agree with this. The reality of the situation is that as time goes on, sports is becoming to be a form of entertainment in which businesses and corporations seek to only make money.
Consequently, the NFL, NBA, and MLB are controlling the information placed on blogs and websites. This, undboutedly, places questions on the strength of the First Amendment, one issue which Wood discusses. Furthermore, Wood discusses how the NFL demanded $100 million dollars from the NFL Network, which in turn would have resulted in an increase in subscription fees to NFL Network's customers. As a result, NFL Network was cut by Time Warner. These are just a couple of the issues which Molly Wood discussed. She may have given me a different perspective on the way in which technology negatively affects sports.
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I couldn't agree more with Molly Wood. I too believe that money has overtaken the integrity of sports. Entertainment has taken over the sports world. It is a spectacle now more than a game in many cases. For example, when you watch the SuperBowl these days, have you ever noticed how many people are on the 50 yard line for the coin toss?! It is incredible how many people are now on the field. It's all about sponsorships and who can get the best shot.
But it's almost a catch 22. Sponsorships are a huge part of how teams make money. They are able to build new stadiums, get the best players, and bring in more fans all because of the money. So, if the money wasn't there, then teams would suffer and sports wouldn't be as popular all over the world as they are now.
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