why is it that when a professional athlete....?
603425
I think you answered the question.  Many of them do it for the money.  That is a shame.
832137
Look if you really want to go pro then all you got to do is believe in yourself, and allways look to improve your game. Look at Kevin Garnett, do you know how hard he works during the offseason? he works his @$$ off because he wants to be better than what he already is.
930869
And this guy is a teammate ? You and the team captains need to pull him aside after practice and and resolve any tensions you might have and save that energy for your next opponent !!!!!!!!
1017546
All athletes face temptation in their quest to get ahead.  They are protected by their organization which is why laws need to be changed and actually enforced.  Owners are reluctant to kick them off the team because then they're not getting their money's worth, but this has to change.
162690
that is the ultimate goal for any athlete, it proves that you are the best of the best in your sport and possibly in the world. also the glory to it, competeing against the best athletes in the other countries too.
150791
Not everybody. It's hightime everybody learn the value and benefits sports can give. More and more people are becoming physically unfit. : <
280021
Nah. Many athletes, not just women, tend to get an attitude. Especially when they're good, they act tough, or superior in some way. It's not cuz they're women, it's just that their mentality often takes a different form than male athletes.\n\nI mean, look at some arrogant male athletes out there...particularly in baseball and basketball. They're out there getting in fights and yelling at referees, and they get away with it just cause they make big bucks.
414326
There is an old saying that has applied to athletes over the years--it applied to Darryl Strawberry, Dwight Gooden, and it applies to TO\n\n"You can take the boy out of the ghetto, but you can never take the ghetto out of the boy."\n\nSadly, this has led to the demise of several athletes who otherwise could have been great, but their personal issues prevented them from ever rising about their bad upbringing.
572743
I totally agree with you!  I am so sick of players retiring and "un-retiring"...Boxers used to be notorious for this, but now, it's extending to all sports, with the latest two examples being Clemens and Favre.  And in Clemens' case, they stopped a World Series game for his 'last pitch'.
717167
You know, every country goes through a period of rebuilding once their champion players retire or begin to wind down. It's not fair to expect to produce champions at every turn. We in Oz have never had the pleasure that others have had with multiple champions or choices of them. We have produced some great players though, some of the best, just not all at the same time. Just be grateful that no matter where the players herald from that we still get to see fantastic tennis. I know what you are saying in relation to representative tennis. Sadly a lot of players do put their personal careers ahead of country. Although I personally find that a little sad ( as none seem to mind the chance at Olympic Gold) They have the right I guess to limit their matches and games if it's the Grand Slams that they have their eyes on. We tend to have unrealistic expectations of our players. Maybe it's just that other players are finding form or new players making their mark. I'm sure they are trying. They wouldn't want their fans to be disappointed in them.
1042418
The difference is the money.  Today's athletes are professionals
959648
Why is this just singled out to football players?.. There are alot more sports than that.  They all do the same thing. You kinda sound like a homo in the making.
1176938
Those were special kinds of players, I think now it is more difficult to be able and play two sports professionally. When Bo did it I believe that the baseball season was shorter than what it is now. That's why athletes nowadays chose to play only one sport, because now more than in the past playing both in the MLB and NFL would take a toll on the body (longer seasons). I really don't think now nor in the future we will be seeing anymore players like Bo.
303074
A lot of them are usually due to the fact the players try to do too much too soon.  Also as I'm sure you've noticed, there is a lot of time between plays, so unlike most of the other sports, baseball players are unable to keep their muscles warm, and then required to use them at full speed for a short amount of time.  Think of that poor RF who could conceivably go through an entire game of about 2.5 hours without having a ball hit to him, and then in the bottom of the 9th may have to make a 300+ft throw to home to save a run.  That'll kill your arm in a hurry, especially early in the season.
1002211
Many good players get spoiled after they get famous. Look at Ronaldo or Oliver Kahn the goalkeeper from Germany. They start getting paid too much and stop caring about soccer so they don't train as much and hence are not as good or they gain weight.
104501
Sometimes it's just a way to cover up feelings of insecurity and inadequacy.  A real man who is capable of feelings and is generous and considerate does not need to act this way.  Bypass a guy who is self centered and a player
666470
Let's face it..nobody's getting rich playing cricket now are they? Your question could apply to footballers, golfers, tennis players, etc. etc. Outstanding athletes in any sport are a marketing tool for sporting goods companies to sell more stuff, and I think if an athlete has the kind of talent it takes to catch the eye of these companies then they should be compensated for it.