Doping as A Performance Enhancement in Sports Introduction Doping primarily entails the usage of illegal drugs in sports events by individuals with the aim of boosting their performance. It is practiced illegally, as it is against the benchmark laid down by sports competition regulatory bodies or organizations. People cunningly practice it and are never noted anywhere in the sportsbook of record. Steroids are one of the drugs commonly used by baseball players and athletics. Despite enhancing the performance of the people in sports, doping does harm the health of human beings and portrays a bad image of the original intent of games. This context addresses some of the merits and demerits that are associated with doping in sports. Pros To begin with, it grants players freedom of taking risks they consider fit.  Introduction of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PED) into human anatomy enhance one’s performance in terms of speed, zeal and one can be active for a longer time. It helps a person achieve a better outcome with less hustle and minimal body injuries. Whether it was done via injection, pills,…

What is eSports betting? Esports betting describes wagering on organized video game competitions. Similar to traditional sports, eSports consists of teams, leagues, officials and stadiums. You can attend the matches live or stream the games online. Players compete in a series of popular video games: Call of Duty, FIFA 20, Counter-Strike, League of Legends and Dota 2, to name a few. Esports winners compete for prize pools as massive as £30 million, with some players clinching up to £3 million per competition. Being a growing sport with over 300 million fans worldwide, many bookmakers now offer betting markets for it. Some of them even provide exclusive bonuses to UK eSports betting fans. And considering the sport offers as many betting opportunities as football or basketball, it’s a sport worth every bettor’s attention. On What Games can you bet in eSports Betting? Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO) CS: GO is one of the most popular games in the world, and it’s also one of the easiest games to play. Two teams of players compete in shooting each other out in a…

Avon Sports Apparel and comparing its performance in the social media platforms as compared to Dicks Sporting Goods The present times of doing business require the use of social media platforms for effective marketing and provision of all the relevant information to the customers. The social media platforms include Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. A company that maintains a good relationship with the customers on social media platforms is likely to sell more than a competitor who does not concentrate on social media (Ashley, 2015). Avon Sports Apparel and Dicks Sporting Goods are major sellers of sports facilities, and they focus on selling high-quality products to sportspeople and other clients who might want to engage in sports for fun. The impact that each of the companies has in the market is directly affected by the frequency of posting done on social media platforms. The number of followers also influences the magnitude of influence on the market because customers share experiences of the products bought from a particular store (Ashley, 2015). Focusing on Avon Sports Apparel and comparing its performance in the…

Underperformance of Sportsdirect Sportsdirect has gone through underperformance in recent years. It had a massive tax bill. The Company had a 674 million Euros tax bill from the authorities of Belgium in an audit done in 2018.  Also, the Company had strained relationships with other key sports brands like Adidas, the Sportsdirect chain stores were underperforming, and this was a big concern to the analysts. The non- executive chair, David Daly, admitted during the annual report that the brand relationships with some other third-party brands were a bit challenging. He said that they were trying to work out with the brands so that they can have a mutually beneficial outcome. The underperformance of Sportsdirect has negative impacts on the business. First, it will send away the shareholders, as no one wants to be a shareholder of an underperforming company.  Secondly, it will lower the profits for the Company, and this is not good for any business since the aim of marketing is making profits. Moreover, the employees might not want to come and work in the Company, and the ones…

Most Popular Sports To Bet on in Canada Canada is one of the top sporting countries around the globe. Because of the diverse sports, from hockey to rugby, bettors have numerous wagering opportunities throughout the year. Here is a closer look at the most popular sports in Canada to bet on. The Most Popular Sports in Canada Hockey: Canada has made a name for its great contribution, especially in ice hockey. The game is highly competitive, and Canadians consider it “their own” because it was invented there.  To bet on hockey, you can opt for the money line that targets the outright winner, or over/under that allows you to wager on the goals scored. You can also go for puck line bets, point spread bets, or parlay bets. CFL Football: This is a professional sports league and the highest level of football competition in Canada. The league features nine teams from different Canadian cities. To bet on CFL football, you can go for moneyline bets that target the outright winner or opt for total bets that focuses on the number…

Sports Broadcasting Critique As a sportswriter and an avid fan of games, basketball to be specific, I have over time developed firm and strong opinions regarding most football leagues and series. However, beyond just giving views about which team would win the National Basketball Association tournament and whether Chris Paul would outsmart LeBron James by the end of the season, I sometimes take a backward step and intuitively examine the entire field of sports journalism and broadcasting. It was not until recently that I discovered the various deficiencies and inadequacies that have been riffing among sports journalists, broadcasters, and reporters. This paper, therefore, presents comprehensive coverage of the bad habits being practiced in sports broadcasting and the reasons I think such characters should not be the case. I often find it disgusting when most of the sports reporters and journalist spent most of the time on trivial matters as opposed to the real gaming issues. They excessively focus on non-sport aspects even when they should be giving significant highlights to the viewers and fans. A prominent politician attending the session…

Sports Injury Management  Sports injuries refer to the damages that occur during training or competition. Other sports injuries can occur due to accidents, inadequate warm-up, improper training, and lack of conditioning. Sports and exercise can affect the health of an individual in the form of injuries. The effects of these injuries can be minor, and one recovers after a period of rest. When the injuries are significant, the affected individuals may need to retire from the career (Brukner & Khan, 2017). A substantial percentage of all emergencies are linked to sports and exercise. Injuries in games are inevitable but can be managed and reduced. The benefits of taking part in sporting activities outweigh the risks of injuries that are encountered during sports activities. This paper elucidates the classification of injuries, assessment, and management strategies that are aimed at these injuries.   Classification of Injuries Sports or exercise injuries occur in various ways, which are classified based on either the body tissue damaged or the cause of the injury.  When classifying injuries based on the cause, it falls under three categories.…

The use of exercise to reduce the a1c level of patients with type 2 diabetes   WEEK 5 The physiological effect of the different regiment of exercise on hemoglobin A1C in patients with type 2 diabetes forms the bases of my clinical research question. Aerobic exercises on patients with type II diabetes have a significant impact on HbA1C, BMI, and Vo2 max (P<0.05) (Snowling, & Hopkins,2016). Compared with those patients who do not exercise, the HbA1C was found to reduce significantly while BMI and Vo2 levels improved. In the articles I based on evidence-based research, I found that exercise helps improve glycemic control, body composition, and cardiovascular fitness among patients with T2DM. Further research is needed to evaluate the long term effects of exercise on biological indicators of the patients. The decrease in the level of health behaviors like physical exercise and nutrition is the current cause of increasing lifestyle-related chronic physical and psychological problems. I found that aerobic workouts have a significant effect on the metabolism of nutrients, and particularly diminishing the blood glucose levels. Therefore, regular exercises play…

Pepsi company Pepsi company is one of the main coca-cola competitor. Both companies produce and sell water, juice, iced coffee, and sports drinks, among other drinks. In the last decade, Pepsi market share has dropped from 10.3% to 8.4% while Coca-cola has gained the market from 17.3% to 17.8%. According to recent research by beverage digest, both Diet Coke and Pepsi have lost popularity while Diet Coke has gained more sales. Both companies have remained innovative and diversified their products over time. One Pepsi competitive advantage is distribution, and in addition, owns several restaurants, Pepsi has a comprehensive portfolio that comprises more than 100 brands serving every market segment in non-alcoholic and snack markets. Secondly, the company’s brands are highly recognized making it one of the most reputable organizations Nestle is another example of coca-cola company competitors.It has several strengths that have enabled it to remain relevant in the market for a long time. First, the company position itself as the leader in the provision of products of high nutritional value and healthy for the wellbeing of its customers. This…

 interviewing the head of the Vice President, player programs of Miami Heat’s NBA club Introduction I chose to interview the head of the Vice President, player programs of Miami Heat’s NBA club. This was after a number of critical considerations and requirements were made to ensure the interview gathers all the relevant information of the module. The interviewee was known as Alonzo Mourning, who also added up as the Vice President, player programs. The interview took place a few weeks ago at the club’s sports complex before all the games were suspended until further notice. The interview entailed the use of both open and closed-ended questions that were formulated with the intent of knowing more about the role he played for the club. Background information As the head of player programs and operations, Alonzo ensured that the welfare of the sportsmen is well catered for. His most significant objective was to ensure the players have adequate training and playing gear. He was also tasked with the responsibility of making the players fit at all times. In his capacity as the…