Background Information
Sports include a variety of physical activities and skills in which individuals or teams compete. Use the following sources to learn more about how to research sports.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowFeaturing concise reports on a variety of topics and "hot" issues, CQ Researcher includes a category for "Sports and Recreation" that provides introductions to a variety of sports-related topics.
- The Atlas of Sports(Credo Reference) This source includes an A-to-Z list of sports plus information about international sports events (such as the Olympics), country profiles, and the economics of sports.
- Sports in America: Recreation, Business, Education, and ControversyThis source provides an overview of influence sports in the United States on culture, economy, education, and business along with information about sports-related controversies.
- Sports and AthletesPart of the "Opposing Viewpoints" series, this source features articles about issues in sports from a variety of perspectives.
- Sports InjuriesCovers symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and rehabilitation for common sports injuries.