Argument(s) for: The designated hitter has been dividing MLB players, managers, media and fans for 41 years now. For example, University of Ottawa professor Dr. Amir Attaran wrote a piece for the Harvard Public Health Review that advocated for the postponement, relocation or even outright cancellation of the Games due to health concerns over the Zika virus. ", And Jack Moore of the Guardian outlined how max contracts have affected salaries and wrote, "In the end, the owners have nobody to blame but themselves for the position they've found themselves in. He’s also durable; Flacco hasn’t missed a single start in seven seasons. Only the Giants’ Eli Manning was worse. Journal of Sport and Social Issues (JSSI) brings you the latest research, discussion and analysis on contemporary sport issues. Rookie contracts are often structured to minimize risk for teams, which hurts athlete earning power—college can double the amount of time spent between high school and that lucrative second contract. Controversy is no stranger to sports: if success is measured by wins and losses, stats and superlatives; then no possible point of contention goes unnoticed. The curious case of Wigan Athletic and the English Football League’s owners & directors test. Athletes are generating that revenue and deserve a slice of the pie. Published Tuesday, 18 August 2020. Here are a few honorable mentions from the second tier to get your debate juices goin': Hack-a-Shaq—intentionally fouling poor free-throw shooters—has long been a debated strategy in basketball. Athletes are compensated very well for their efforts on the field and have relatively few obligations off the field. Argument(s) against: The human element shouldn’t be taken out of any game entirely. Deflategate—an NFL scandal about the alleged underinflation of footballs used in the 2015 AFC Championship Game—raged on for an astonishing 18 months. Scott Davis of Business Insider called it a "mess" and suggested the festivities were hindering the Lakers' ability to develop younger players. The replay currently in place already slows down the pace, anything more would be excessive. While moving to a four-team playoff was a step in the right direction, the step wasn’t big enough. People who argue it provides and unfair competitive advantage are spot on, so let the NL join the party already! Turner Sports Network launched its own ELEAGUE, and ESPN has invested in more digital content. Would a four-team playoff that included a one-loss Ohio State, or Michigan State, rather than the SEC West runner-up really be representative of the four best teams in the country? Was NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's decision to suspend Brady for four games excessive? Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers said, "It's bad for the league. The issue of pain management—particularly in high-contact sports such as football—has come to the forefront in the past year, along with the continuing discussion about concussions across sports. Are superteams the most polarizing issue in sports right now? According to Jordan Heck of Sporting News, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke in favor of expansion, saying, "Baseball's a growth sport, a growth business, [and] sooner or later growth businesses expand. NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson has said Curry's success behind the arc is due to ineffective defense in today's game. For one thing, some think baseball's replay system takes too long. Derrick Rose says the New York Knicks constitute one. It really would be the worst thing we could do in baseball.". Recently a high school girls basketball team in California made headlines after beating a team 161-2—who came away from that game looking worse. Argument(s) for: Athletes should be able to make their own decisions and control their own likeness. Do titles affect legacy? Rather, it is about Roger Goodell's power and, according to the appeals court, the players' association gave him all the power he needed to suspend Brady for four games.". Meanwhile, marijuana continues to appear on the NFL's banned substances list. Argument(s) against: Tradition? Call them quasi-tropes—divisive issues tied to certain sports, franchises and individuals, which are born from greater problems beyond sports. Four teams is just the right number—there’s nothing wrong with leaving people hungry for more. Argument(s) against: Sportsmanship. On the other hand, he was ultimately outshined by LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. Health clubs and fitness centers have a unique set of ethical issues that they face. Argument(s) for Manning: Peyton Manning has all the regular seasons records. ", Conversely, Ty Duffy of the Big Lead wrote, "He's the greatest player of all time, regardless of what he does with Argentina.". It looks bad and we're going to have to adopt something here, I think," per the Associated Press (via USA Today). To date he’s already made over $303 million in his career, which, by the way, has basically been over since 2013. Argument(s) against: Although it’s still considered a black mark on the purity of our national pastime by a dwindling number of drama queens, the DH’s real problem is that it only exists in the AL. Find breaking news & sports news on the NFL, the NBA, the NCAA, the NHL, baseball, golf, tennis, soccer, the World Series, Super Bowl, the Olympics and more. These are the most divisive issues in sports right now. He wrote, "One of the most important aspects of any sport is that everybody plays by the same rules. Argument(s) against: The CFP is good, but it could be great. They put themselves at risk and their collective efforts generate billions annually. In July, several major leaguers spoke out against the use of robotic umpires. Everyone knew it was going to be a money-making ratings juggernaut, so why didn’t they start at six or eight teams? Because that’s definitely where this is headed—nobody leaves that much money on the table. A black and white answer for a black and white issue. More. Because it would be too much hassle? Well maybe not all, but three wins and five appearances (soon to be six). The old school vs. new school debate in sports doesn't appear to be going anywhere soon, so, buckle up. ", With the emergence of eSports in full swing, the debate continues: Are eSports "real sports?". That hasn't changed in 2016. Flacco is turnover prone, inconsistent, and has a cool and aloof way about him that has, at times, rubbed his teammates the wrong way. The problem in many of these clubs is that if each employee met his quota, there would be … Should they proceed?