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Sport has become a form of entertainment and it dominates the mass media around the world. As a result, many sports have moved from competitive recreation intended for leisure time to professional employment. Sometimes the income has become the most important factor in playing sports and some major sports personalities are profitable brands in themselves.
Professionalism in sports has lead to increased pressure on sports players to perform, leading to unfair tactics and cheating. The use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports is one of the most notable results of the increased competitiveness. Many teams have become commercial franchises dependent on a good performance. Official regulatory bodies have been set up to ensure cheating does not take place.
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