Economic sanctions aren't precise weapons, and their collateral damage can be far reaching.
English Premier League squad Chelsea F.C., which is currently owned by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich (although it is up for sale), has been frozen as an asset of Abramovich’s by the U.K. government. Additionally, a heavy list of sanctions and regulations have been stacked against the Blues according…
Even at 50, former NHL winger Jaromir Jagr is finding ways to impress on the ice, though this time, it was not with his trademark ability to score goals.
Jagr currently owns and plays for the Knights of Kladno hockey club in the Czech Extraliga, and on Tuesday he used his platform to help the victims of the Ukrainian War.
The Czech star moved the regular season matchup with Sparta HC, from…
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley and former Cincinnati Reds first baseman Pete Rose unfortunately have something in common: they both love to gamble, and their wagering habits led to some pretty hefty consequences.
Ridley has been suspended for the entirety of the 2022-2023 season for gambling on games in the NFL. According to a statement from the NFL, Ridley’s gambling activity “took…
The ostracism of a Russian presence from sports leagues continues.
On Monday, the NHL announced they cut ties with the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), a professional hockey league based in Russia, making it nearly impossible for the NHL to sign anyone playing in that league.
This comes after an announcement made last week in which, according to ESPN, the NHL severed ties “with business…
Sometimes people just can’t let the past go.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson sat in on a discussion with several prominent black celebrities on LeBron James’ show “The Shop” on a variety of topics. At one point in the conversation, businessman and media personality Maverick Carter directed the conversation to how Jackson was asked if he wanted to switch positions from quarterback to…
Patriotism isn’t dead in the sports world.
Charlotte F.C., Major League Soccer’s newest franchise, hosted their inaugural home match against the L.A. Galaxy on Saturday, with roughly 75,000 fans in attendance. Unfortunately, the pregame ceremony did not go fully as planned.
A technical glitch caused the mic to cut out in the middle of Michelle Brooks-Thompson’s rendition of the national anthem…
Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores sued the NFL in a class action lawsuit that alleged the NFL’s hiring processes are infused with racism back in February.
The bombshell case naturally sent the sports world, race baiters, and casual fans alike into a frenzy, with many calling for the NFL to hire more black coaches in the name of social justice and equality.
But as is the case with…
The U.S. women’s national soccer team has been second to none in excellence on the international scene. They have won four of the eight women’s World Cup titles (including the most recent two), and have made the podium in six of the seven Olympic tournaments. But even though their trophy case is loaded, two of the stars most responsible for their unprecedented level of success said the team…
It’s finally over.
After two years of hearing about “team outbreaks,” safety protocol and mandate changes, and narratives about how unvaccinated players were existential threats to their teams and society, the NFL and NFLPA have agreed to suspend all COVID-19 safety measures effective immediately.
Despite the fact that no teams are currently hosting any activities, the memo’s changes do mean…
