The word "sport" first meant something that people did in their free time. Later it often meant (36) wild animals and birds. About a hundred years ago the word was first used for (37) games. This is the (38) meaning of the word today. People spend a lot of their (39) time playing football, basketball, tennis and many other sports. Such people play because they want to. A few people are (40) for the sport they play. These people are called professional sportsmen. They may be sportsmen for only a few years, but during that time the best (41) can earn a lot of money.
For example, a professional (42) in England earns more than 3,000 pounds a year. The stars can earn a lot more. International golf and tennis (43) can make more than 50,000 pounds in a year. (44) . It is only possible in sports for individuals, like golf, tennis and motor-racing. Perhaps the most surprising thing about sportsmen and money is this, (45) . An advertisement for sports equipment does not simply say "Buy our things". It says "Buy the same shirt and shoes as...". Famous sportsmen can even advertise things like watches and food. (46) . Sport is no longer just something for people’s spare time.
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They allow the companies to use their names or a photograph ......