Critical Reading Response #2 Introduction: Intercollegiate sports in the United States are a unique combination of academia and athletics that affect student-athletes, educational institutions, and society as a whole. Intercollegiate sports also affect people’s lives and how they interact with others. It is important to understand and deal with these things thoroughly. This critical reading response combines ideas from Chapter 10 of "Sociology of Sport" by Sage, et al. (2022), "Is the NCAA an Illegal Cartel?" by Goldstein (2017), and "The College Sports Reform Movement: Redefining the "Edutainment" Industry" by Benford (2007). These texts will help us understand the role of intercollegiate sports in the NCAA and its wider implications for academia and society. …show more content…
), college sports serve as a venue for cultural production, where the principles of competition, teamwork, and athleticism are reinforced. The chapter also examines the commercialization of college sports, highlighting its detrimental effects on athletes' educational experiences and priorities (Sage, et al., 2022, p.). Furthermore, Sage et al. (2022 p. ) also talk about how intercollegiate sports perpetuate inequalities based on race, class, and gender in the academic setting, which raises questions about equity and social justice. This sociological analysis shows how college sports connect with broader social dynamics and how collegiate athletics need to address systemic disparities and foster inclusion. “Is the NCAA an Illegal Cartel?” (Goldstein 2017): Goldstein (2017), via the NPR podcast, argues that the NCAA is an illegal cartel because it controls intercollegiate sports. Goldstein uses legal cases and antitrust laws to argue that the NCAA should be looked at more closely and make changes to protect student-athletes' rights and welfare. Also, Goldstein (2017) says that athletes should be paid fairly, have better health care, and get help with schoolwork to fix unfairness in the NCAA
colleges make. It is understandable that they will receive payment when the go to the next level, but while they are in college they either need to set up a trust fund or receive direct payment from the big business that the NCAA is. They are commonly referred to as the “cartel.” (Louis Barbash). They receive this alias because they are in charge and have a lot in decisions colleges make. College athletes receive so much attention and bring so much to their schools that they should receive payment
Introduction Depending on which source you feel can be the most trusted, illegal gambling in the United States involves $80 billion to $580 billion annually. Most evidence points to the involvement of Organized Crime in this situation, but, contrary to popular belief, the organized crime is not just Italian, but includes French, Russian, German, Japanese and Chinese gangs. This paper will analyze the situation of organized crime in sports by discussing: A) The Scope of the problem, B) History