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    by Linda Mccloud

    We like competition. Yes, we like to be fit. But face it there is nothing better than the rush at being the player or the team that is victorious. It doesn't matter if there is hundreds of fans watching or if we are jus...read more

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    by Gary O'Shindoule

    It seems to me that the most important aspect of sports-any sports-is to beat someone. To take the prize so the other guy or gal can't get it. And if we cannot play sports at all or if we cannot play at this moment, we nee...read more

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    by Rose Baldwin

    Imagine this. You run out into a gym full of screaming fans wearing your school color. The closer to the middle of the court you get, the louder they are. You put your fist in the middle with the rest of the team and yo...read more

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    by John Andrade

    Serve it up! Did not think I would say those words for a while after my back injury. Slowly but gradually I was back playing volleyball whether it was in the sand, hard court and yes even in the grass, well I live in Calif...read more

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    by Ivory Onakpoberuo

    During sports camping activities, picnics and parties, children learn to socialize with members of the same and opposite sex. The parents or the coach can help the child to understand that the society expects everyone to c...read more

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    by Scott Heritage

    There are many reasons people play and enjoy sports. The main reason is because humans like any animal seek to become the alpha male or female, which can be achieved through sporting prowess, and defeating rivals. Suppor...read more

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    by Matthew Kroll

    Americans like the competition. We always need to be tested on what we can and can't do. We push our selves to the limit all the time. America is known for that. To be out for blood. People in this great country always nee...read more

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    by Matthew Hoff

    Competition drives certain people to rise up above all the other team members. It brings out the best, or worst, in people. The constant drive of competition is exciting for people to experience, so they enjoy playin...read more

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