ch. 1: What is the role of professional athletes in society? -- Professional athletes are role models / Richard Lowe -- Professional athletes are not role models / Raina Kelley -- Professional athletes are drawn to politics / J. Patrick Dobel -- Professional athletes should not become politicians / Robert Lipsyte --

ch. 2: How should pro sports treat performance-enhancing drugs and injuries? -- Professional athletes should be allowed to use steroids / Charles Leroux -- Cheaters do prosper / Reed Albergotti -- Professional sports organizations have a responsibility to safeguard the health of players / Jed Hughes -- Examining death of Denver Broncos' Kenny McKinley / Jon Wertheim -- Is pro football too dangerous? / Stu Durando -- Some NFL players still willing to hide concussions / Howard Fendrich --

ch. 3: Should limitations be placed on athletes' free expression? -- Professional athletes and managers have the right to voice controversial opinions / Nsenga K. Burton -- Professional athletes should refrain from expressing controversial opinions / Cathal Kelly -- The free expression of athletes is curbed when it interferes with profits / Bethlehem Shoals -- Professional athletes should not be criticized for public religious expression / Samuel Coffin -- Professional athletes should not engage in excessive religious expression / Jonathan Zimmerman -- Social media can be beneficial for professional athletes / Lisa Lewis -- Social media can be dangerous for professional athletes / Thomas van Schaik --

ch. 4: What are some controversies surrounding professional athletes? -- Gambling is a problem for professional athletes / Arnie Wexler -- Gambling is not a problem for professional athletes / Brad Parks -- Professional athletes need better financial education / Russ Wiles -- Professional athletes are overpaid / Dan K. Thomasson -- Professional athletes who commit crimes receive preferential treatment / RMuse -- Professional sports leadership encourages criminality among athletes / Holly Hughes.

This title addresses various issues related to professional athletes, including their role in society; policies regarding performance-enhancing drugs; whether athletes' free expression should be limited; and other controversies surrounding athletes, such as gambling problems and high salaries. The Opposing Viewpoints series seeks to explore the varying opinions in a balanced pros/cons debate. It attempts to encourage critical thinking and issue awareness by providing opposing views on contentious issues.