INFORUM presents
Sports Ethics: It's a Whole New Ball Game
Luminaries from the world of sports tackle the thorny issue of ethics in their field
- When
- Wed May 21, 2008
- Where
- The Commonwealth Club SF
- Time
- 6pm
- Cost
- $7 - $20
- Tags
- Other Sports, Sports & Recreation, Education, Continuing Education
Description
Marc Fainaru-Wada, Investigative Reporter, ESPNBill Romanowski, "Romo," Former NFL Linebacker, Oakland Raiders, Denver Broncos and other teams
Warren Strudwick, M.D., Team Physician, Oakland Raiders, U.S. Track and Field Team
Additional Panelists TBA
High-profile extra-professional affairs with violence, gambling, drug use and sexism have deeply affected the notion of the noble sports hero. Hard work and natural talent should be what makes certain players the best in their league, right? Perhaps our perception that professional athletes automatically deserve role-model status was foul from the start. Have sports just become another business where ethics come second to winning? Is that so bad? Come bat around the idea of sports' dark underside with a panel of athletic experts.
Location: Club Office
Time: 6 p.m. check-in, 6:30 p.m. program, 7:30 p.m. wine and hors d'oeuvres reception
Cost: $12 members, $20 non-members, $7 students
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