Event Listing - Sports & Recreation, Education
Wed May 21

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


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$7 - $20
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Date and Time
The Commonwealth Club - San Francisco
595 Market Street, 2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94105 map
district: Union Square/San Francisco Centre

Wed May 21 (6pm) - 6 p.m. check-in, 6:30 p.m. program, 7:30 p.m. wine and hors d'oeuvres reception

Description
Marc Fainaru-Wada, Investigative Reporter, ESPN
Bill 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