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The History of Professional Sports: From Ancient Origins to Modern Spectacles
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What is considered to be the first professional sport?
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Gladiatorial contests
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Gladiatorial contests were held in ancient Rome for the entertainment of the masses. Gladiators were paid to fight each other, often to the death, in front of large crowds.