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@jgnobile @hanuofr @KIN110UofR Good point. Physicality wise, it would not be considered a sport, but the players who participate in Esports put just as much time, effort and training into it as athletes do for other sports. Even it that means just playing video games all day.

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@SamiaFiaz1 @KIN110UofR Very cool but seems a bit dangerous!

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@Jonatha04261250 @AdelaJuzkova @KIN110UofR I agree. There is a difference between having fun/joking around as a team and making other players do things that are harmful or dangerous. For example: dressing up the rookies in costumes is okay but making them walk around nude or making them excessively drink alcohol is not.

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@CelinaEarl @KIN110UofR From what we learned, I think that social institutions such as economy, media and politics had the biggest impact. Now I view sports as more of a business that is controlled by the media and people in power and the goal is about making a profit rather than the actual game itself.

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@jgnobile @hanuofr @KIN110UofR Some people consider Esports as a type of sport, but this involves sitting and staring at a screen for a excessive periods of time which is not beneficial for the body. Does this mean it should not be considered a sport?

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@KIN110UofR Such a powerful video. This just shows how much of an impact sports and pro athletes can have on other people's lives. A small, selfless act by Dwyane Wade changed a person's entire life. We need more athletes like him.

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@Cowboy096 @KIN110UofR Yes, I do feel like there should be consequences for fans that show this kind of behavior. Do you think that Quinton Jefferson acted in the right manner or should he have walked away? #KIN1102019

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@SavageJayd @reese_rutko @KIN110UofR I think that the NHL has done a good job in trying to reduce dangerous play and intentional violence. They implement fines and suspensions that depends on the seriousness of the act and how many offenses the player has had.

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@AlexandraEnsign @HolmanMackenzie I think one way would be to increase funding and fundraising. Lots of teams or leagues nowadays do some sort of fundraising like bottle drives but if more funds and sponsorship could be made, it would make hockey much more affordable as well as other sports too. #KIN1102019

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@SavageJayd @KIN110UofR Some may say that skateboarding is a deviant sport because skaters tend to use public spaces for tricks like benches, staircases, etc., where public property can get damaged. Another reason is because skateboarding involves minimal parental supervision. #KIN1102019

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@AdelaJuzkova @KIN110UofR I agree, but does this apply to other sports as well?

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As we begin talking about deviance in sports this week, one this that comes to mind is fighting in hockey. In society, fighting is seen as a deviant behavior but in hockey, fighting is permitted. @KIN110UofR #deviance

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My question is, do you believe that fighting should be permitted in hockey? All other pro non-combat sports eject players for fighting but in the NHL, players only receive a 5 min penalty. Why do other sports see fighting as a more deviant act than in hockey?

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@Jeanettekin110 @OlijnykTherese @KIN110UofR Here is an article that talks about how young indigenous hockey players such as Ethan Bear are trying to break stereotypes and motivate other kids in the indigenous community. The racism and stereotypes they face motivate them to push harder.
https://t.co/uKvQtUZY73

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@Jeanettekin110 @OlijnykTherese @KIN110UofR With indigenous hockey players, I still believe it relates to cultural influences and what they are introduced too. We see now that there are more indigenous players perusing hockey but I agree that they face more obstacles and stereotypes in there hockey experiences.

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While I was playing hockey, a player on my team with Native American descent had racial comments directed at him from a player on the other team. That player ended up being suspended. A few years later, those two players played on the same team and ended up becoming good friends.

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@KIN110UofR Many professional sport team names or mascot names use racial terms and images that refer to Native Americans and First Nations. Some examples are the Cleveland Indians and the Washington Redskins and there have been movements and protests to get these changed. #racism

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@Jonatha04261250 @KIN110UofR There are usually support teams and race official vehicles that follow cyclist groups, therefore safety was a concern. If she would have gotten closer it would of been dangerous trying to get past them. Bad planning on the organizers end to only give 10 minutes between the races.