Recent evidence about the willingness of U.S. athletes to be social change agents has shown that:
A) the celebrity status of star athletes makes them more likely to speak out on important social issues in sport and society.
B) professional athletes rarely become involved with established community or civic organizations, such as United Way agencies, as volunteers to help people in need.
C) major sports stars today typically avoid becoming involved with controversial political issues that might threaten their popularity with fans or the corporate world.
D) professional athletes who take controversial stands on political issues typically are respected and supported by sports officials and fans.
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