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Should Power Four Football Leave the NCAA? A Bold Proposal to Save College Sports

2025-10-11

University leaders urge a clean break between Power Four football and the NCAA to restore fairness and opportunity across college sports.

Business, Sports

NBA Returns to China: The High-Stakes Comeback After 6-Year Freeze

2025-10-11

After a six-year freeze following a 2019 political controversy, the NBA has officially returned to China with preseason games in Macau—marking a cautious but strategic comeback.

N.B.A. Head Criticizes Chinese Party Paper Over LeBron James ‘Op-Ed’

International, Sports

NBA Commissioner Slams Chinese State Paper for Fake LeBron James Op-Ed

2025-10-11

The NBA is facing fresh scrutiny after China’s People’s Daily published a fabricated op-ed under LeBron James’s name—prompting Commissioner Adam Silver to speak out.

Nikola Pilic, Whose Wimbledon Boycott Helped Shape Modern Tennis, Dies at 86

International, Sports

Nikola Pilic Dead at 86: The Wimbledon Boycott That Changed Tennis Forever

2025-10-11

Tennis legend Nikola Pilic has died at 86. His 1973 Wimbledon suspension sparked a historic player boycott that reshaped the sport’s power structure.

The W.N.B.A Gets More Attention Now. That’s Not Always a Good Thing.

Sports, Trends

WNBA’s Rising Fame Comes With a Toxic Cost: Misinformation, Sexism, and Online Hate

2025-10-10

As the WNBA gains record attention, players are facing a surge in online harassment, racist memes, and coordinated disinformation campaigns—highlighting the dark side of fame.

New Race-Day Worry for the Chicago Marathon: Immigration Enforcement

Sports, U.S. News

Chicago Marathon Runners Fear Immigration Crackdowns on Race Day

2025-10-08

Runners in the 2025 Chicago Marathon are facing unprecedented anxiety over potential immigration enforcement actions along the race route, which passes through key immigrant neighborhoods and draws thousands of international participants.

As Blue Jays Advance, America’s Pastime Is in Canada’s Cross Hairs

International, Sports

Blue Jays vs. Yankees: Baseball’s Border War Ignites Amid U.S.-Canada Tensions

2025-10-07

Amid strained U.S.-Canada relations, the Toronto Blue Jays’ playoff dominance over the New York Yankees has turned baseball into a proxy for national pride.

Politics, Sports

Trump’s Secret Playbook: How Sports Reveal the Real Donald

2025-10-05

Beyond politics, Donald Trump’s deep sports fandom—spanning Tom Brady, Pete Rose, and NFL rule rants—offers a revealing look into his values and worldview.