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There is so much in the news today in the area of sports that seem to captivate just about any sports enthusiast. If you love golf, you may be disappointed to learn the latest sporting performance of one of the worlds greatest golf players-Tiger Woods, and if basketball is your sport, the playoffs may have had you on the edge of your seat. Although these sports events and many others are a great form of entertainment, it is great to know that our favorite sports heroes have done much to get young people physically involved in sports.
Just as some fashion models or celebrities get young teens wearing the latest fashion trends when they themselves wear them, a sports hero can encourage a young person to get involved in sports. Tiger Woods has greatly influenced the game of golf and not only got more people to watch the game but has greatly influenced the amount of young people learning and loving the game. The same goes for basketball as both men and women are playing professionally and giving praise to their sports heroes to who they claim to have been their inspiration.
We have also seen a lot of news about the personal lives of those in sports that may have shown them in a not-so favorable light. Although the media may try to capitalize on the negativity that goes on in the lives of many of our sports heroes, let us not forget why we loved them in the first place. Remember the self-sacrifice they put toward the game that encouraged us to strive and reach our goals.
