The world of sports has changed dramatically as time passed along through the ages.
As times changed, so too did the face of sports and the role it plays in society.

There was once a time when sports was nothing but a game. However, that game turned into a business and as itr turned into a business, the effect sports has had on society in a pop culture sense has increased a great amount

Sports on all levels of play -- from the little leagues to the big leagues -- effect society whether we like it or not. Giant stadiums and arenas are popping out in bunches and the typical big-name athlete's celebrity status has skyrocketed.