The Boston Red Sox use solar panels in Fenway Park to heat water and power parts of the facility. This is a simple way of reducing emissions and leaving a better carbon footprint that should be followed by other organizations. www.greensportsalliance.org/media/solar-...

I think a way that the government can promote a healthy lifestyle is by removing taxes on gym memberships and golf course memberships and increasing taxes on unhealthy foods. This way, people will be able to afford healthy lifestyles more and avoid unhealthy choices.

Another example not mentioned in class of an athlete with a "deviantized" body is Phil Kessel. Kessel won 3 Stanley Cups, had 992 career points, and holds the Iron Man streak, all of these despite being labeled as "out of shape" and "unfit" by many. getpucksdeep.com/what-went-wr...

Taya Currie, a goalie for the Sarnia Sting, is challenging gender norms by being the first (and so far only) female player in the OHL. This is challenging gender norms by breaking down barriers for young women and opening up opportunities for young girls in professional hockey.

Zach Whitecloud, a Stanley Cup winning defenseman on the Golden Knights, is of Dakota descent and was born in Brandon, Manitoba. He stands as a symbol of hope for young Indigenous athletes, as he proves that a person of Indigenous background can succeed in the NHL.

www.nhl.com/goldenknight...

In a full time 40 hour work week, sport opportunities could be limited because of my work schedule and possible financial difficulties, but there are affordable sports like soccer I could join. Getting enough physical activity would also be difficult, as I may not have time or energy to exercise

This article addresses an addition to Hockey Canada's rule book created before the 2021-22 season which promoted safety in hockey for youth by establishing rules against maltreatment. This helps ensure safety by protecting children from racism and discrimination.
www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/2...

This article encompasses how MLB owners make billions of dollars and yet refuse to field a good team because they are too cheap. This is an example of conflict theory as it criticizes the greed of owners who don't give fans a successful team to root for.

www.essentiallysports.com/mlb-baseball...

Something I consider leisure but not a sport would be shinny/pond hockey. While shinny can certainly turn into a sport, the simple activity of skating and shooting pucks is simply leisure. This is because it does not include a competitive aspect and does not include a point or scoring system.