Multiple international sports organizations have pulled events out of Russia this week in response to Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The latest: The Poland, Czech Republic and Sweden soccer federations said late Friday that they will not participate in World Cup qualifier matches slated to take place in Russia next

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Multiple international sports organizations have pulled events out of Russia this week in response to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The latest: Formula 1 canceled the Russian Grand Prix on Friday, saying it was “impossible” to hold the race, which was scheduled for Sept. 25. The International Ski Federation said

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MLS and the MLSPA have signed a multiyear partnership with GreenPark Sports, a social gaming company on a mission to bring sports fandom to the metaverse. Why it matters: GreenPark hopes to change how fans interact with their favorite teams and each other, and MLS — which has the youngest

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Beijing mostly got what it wanted from the winter Olympics — a smooth Games without a major COVID outbreak. But political and human-rights controversies were never far from the surface. Why it matters: The Chinese government has poured billions of dollars into new infrastructure, facilities and COVID testing for the

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Team USA athletes generated far less interest on social media during the Winter Olympics than those who competed in the Summer Games, according to data from CrowdTangle. Why it matters: The numbers suggest a broader branding problem for the Winter Olympics, which saw declining ratings and fewer marketable stars. It

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have hired Brian Flores, who is suing the NFL and its franchises for racial discrimination, to be an assistant coach, the team announced Saturday. Details: Flores, who was most recently head coach of the Miami Dolphins and has over 14 years of experience as an NFL coach,

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Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Day of Remembrance, when President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced removal and mass incarceration of about 120,000 Japanese Americans into 10 incarceration camps. Why it matters: To pass the time and ease the trauma of incarceration, people

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The figure skaters who helped Team USA win silver in the team competition have filed an appeal with the top court in sports to get their Olympic medals before the end of the Beijing Winter Olympics, the AP reports. Driving the news: The medal ceremony for the team event was

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The NFL has hired former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Mary Jo White to investigate an allegation that the Washington Commanders’ owner sexually harassed a team employee over a decade ago. Driving the news: After the investigation, White will detail her findings in a written report that will then be

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Kamila Valieva, the 15-year-old Russian figure skater who came to Beijing as the favorite to win gold, will leave without a medal — and as the unfortunate villain of these Olympics. Why it matters: A child was failed by the adults around her, and figure skating was failed by an

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