All articles tagged with #politics in sports
USA Hockey delivered a historic double gold at Milan, with the men’s overtime win and the women’s victory reinforcing the sport’s 'brotherhood'—even as politics briefly intruded on the celebration, inviting sharp critique of nationalism, misogyny, and the commercialization of Olympic sport.
Donald Trump, once shunned by the golf community after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, is now warmly welcomed at the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, marking a significant turnaround in his relationship with the sport as he becomes the first sitting U.S. president to attend the event in nearly 100 years, amid heightened security and media attention.
Amidst rising political tensions, Pakistani PSL team Karachi Kings and Indian cricket authorities are engaging in symbolic boycotts and protests against the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match, with legal and social media controversies highlighting the complex intersection of sports and politics, despite the high anticipation for the tournament.
The Pittsburgh Steelers responded to fan complaints over players Mason Rudolph and Miles Killebrew attending a Trump rally, emphasizing players' individual rights and the team's focus on winning football games, while acknowledging the diverse political views within their community.
US Women's National Team coach Emma Hayes stated that her team will not engage in political discussions following Donald Trump's re-election, focusing instead on their upcoming matches against England and the Netherlands. This marks a shift from the team's previous political activism under former player Megan Rapinoe. Hayes emphasized the team's commitment to their sport, highlighting player Lindsey Horan's competitive nature as an example. The move is seen as an attempt to improve the team's public image, which has suffered due to their political stances.
Phil Jackson, the legendary NBA coach, has revealed that he hasn't been watching much basketball since the NBA Bubble in Orlando, which he found too political. Jackson criticized the league for allowing social justice messages on the backs of players' jerseys and slogans on the court, saying it was catering to a certain audience and turning off fans who wanted politics out of sports. He believes that sports should remain non-political and that players' politics should stay out of the game.