In early 2023, Christiano Ronaldo introduced himself to a packed stadium of soccer fans chanting his name, nothing new for one of soccer’s all-time greats who…
Ever since the Supreme Court ruled the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) unconstitutional in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, the landscape of sports…
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The most popular form of fall entertainment in America is bloodsport. In recent weeks it has seemed impossible to avoid reminders of the new celebrity couple…
I first learned about racism through soccer. “Say no to racism.” “Enough is enough.” “No room for racism.” Those who watch the sport regularly will most…
Many people love going to sporting events in their hometown, especially for a team they love. It’s a great bonding experience, bringing different groups together for…
People around the world tend to regard the FIFA World Cup as a festive celebration. Yet, the building of the 2022 World Cup stadiums in Qatar…
Hockey was always my escape from politics. In recent years, however, there have been a number of incidents that merge hockey with the political sphere.…
While there has never been a shortage of morally questionable practices occurring among America’s sports leagues, the NBA has always made an effort to be the…