Back On the Grid

Deep In Thought

Sports Money Makes the World go round.

(Part 1)

 The New Year has brought many a news and issues that highlight the kind of world we live in.

Bearing this in mind only corporations are the main source and cause of these issues, going as far back as the Roman Empire has greatly fuelled the corruption that has blighted the world we live in today.

 The one thing we have all thought was pure and innocent has itself succumbed to thievery, sinful and degenerate behaviour.

 Greed has always been the downfall of many a Sports person, gambling, cheating and cooperate espionage have a played a role as the catalyst… But egos, self-righteousness and the need to be relevant in any ever-changing environment where the new and young replace the innovators and the leaders.

 Cheating in sports comes in all shapes and seizes, drugs, acquiring a better player to put the sports organisation over the edge illegally, conspiring to affect the outcome of an event or race, consolidating funds from criminal organisations to bring victory to the team which in turn brings in more money, profit and fame.

 So its official money is the root of all evil but it also makes the world go round.

 But it’s not just the evil side of money that fuels sports, Money provides jobs, opportunities and role models Sports play an important role in society. Many people are involved in the production, playing, delegating, watching, coaching, and selling of sports. Some fans attend/watch games just to see a particular player play, some fans watch games because they love the team. If one player is a star or key player on a sports team, it is easy to understand why they might get paid more than other players. If one player helps the team to victory, which causes the team to sell more tickets, then it is fair to say that the player earns a higher salary than some of the others.