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Read the latest from Dave Zirin, Sports Editor at The Nation.
2 FIFA Rulings on Israel, 1 Familiar Deference to MAGA
The world’s soccer governing body reminded fans what its theoretical commitment to “neutrality” means in practice: siding with the genocidaire.
Iftar With the Knick and the Mayor
In a union of religion, culture, sports, and politics, a rookie for the New York Knicks broke bread with the youngest mayor in the city’s modern history.
The Bombing of Iran’s Azadi Stadium Is Straight Out of Israel’s Gaza Script
Israel has long targeted sport facilities and athletes in Gaza. Now with US help, it’s doing the same thing in Iran.
Trump and His Soulless Cronies Have Managed to Suck the Joy Out of the World Cup
Not even soccer is immune from Trump’s reverse Midas touch.
The Ugly Underbelly of the US Men’s Hockey Victory
The real Olympic heroes were the athletes who stood up for each other—and against Trump.
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