Successful professional sport

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1) Wealthy and powerful people in many Western societies have sponsored organized, competitive sports; in fact, they have given billions of dollars every year to make sure these sports are publicized, promoted, and played for spectators around the world. This is interesting because many of these sports do not make money for sponsors. So why do wealthy and powerful people continue to sponsor sports rather than using their money in other ways?

2) "Soccer has not become a widely successful professional sport because it isn't American enough." Discuss the accuracy of this statement in light of information from this unit and then explain whether you agree with it or not.

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