`Americas sporting culture is an essential part of how we as a nation and a people identify ourselves.`

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Americas sporting culture is an essential part of how we as a nation and a people identify ourselves

The American culture owes its image to a number of factors . Among these is the subtle yet profound impact that sports has on our culture . We have seen numerous contributions from this field that has far reaching effects in our lives . Indeed the maxim live the game ' has been all too literally applied . Every aspect of our lives has been affected : from fashion , language , economic

, politics , food and even health lifestyles we have integrated sports until we no longer consciously recognize it When Senator Hillary was courting the Yankees we were all abuzz with suspicion of political play . Yet even so it was necessary so that she could identify with the masses . Ben Burrows (2008 ) notes that in view of our great and varied diversity in terms of race , religion and backgrounds , sports become a simple yet powerful tool for social integration . It is at the melting pot of sports that powerful tales of cultural and social integration are born

But what is this identity that we hold so dear both nationally and individually ? The American people define themselves as being free minded , spirited , courageous and united in the face of fear . It is ingrained in us the right to be ourselves and the obligation to be a nation . We are taught to be individuals who work together for the greater good of all . We are taught...