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An "Outside the Lines" investigation of 115 charities founded by high-profile, top-earning male and female athletes has found that most of their charities don't measure up to what charity experts would say is an efficient, effective use of money.

At 28 percent of the venues, more than half of the concession stands or restaurants incurred at least one "critical" or "major" health violation

The complete list of stadium health inspection summaries, sorted by state

Innovations nip at the heels of almost all major sports, forcing a debate over where to draw the line between advancing the competition and diminishing the importance of an athlete's ability.

ESPN reporter Paula Lavigne asks the candidates to respond to several questions, including why each feels he is the best candidate to represent the interests of athletes and sports industry executives.

No one in the NBA, NFL, NASCAR or Major League Baseball executive offices would comment on their donations to political campaigns.

Republicans maintain the lead in presidential campaign contributions from professional sports figures, but the gap is narrowing. Analysts point to the candidates' popularity and to Capitol Hill's interest in steroids, spying and cheating in sports.