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![Cuba’s Yunia Milanés plays in a match between Uruguay and Cuba during the Pan American Games 2023 at the Field Hockey Sports Center of the National Stadium Sports Park in Santiago, Chile, on Nov. 4.]()
Cuba’s Yunia Milanés plays in a match between Uruguay and Cuba during the Pan American Games 2023 at the Field Hockey Sports Center of the National Stadium Sports Park in Santiago, Chile, on Nov. 4.
Cuban Athlete Defections Put Boric in a Bind
Will Chile’s left-wing president privilege his coalition’s affinity for Havana—or human rights?
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U.S. Deficit too High?
Ones and Tooze: The 2023 deficit is almost double what it was last year. Plus: the economics of baseball.
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The Hard Road to Equal Pay in U.S. Soccer
The Negotiators: How soccer player-turned-executive Cindy Parlow Cone negotiated a gender parity deal.
![A Saudi man wearing a white traditional headdress walks past a framed Andy Warhol artwork.]()
A Saudi man wearing a white traditional headdress walks past a framed Andy Warhol artwork.
Saudi Arabia Really Wants You to Think It’s Cool
The desert kingdom’s rebranding project goes way beyond sportswashing. But it’s all a little too contrived.
![Soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo runs across the grass on a pitch as he celebrates a goal. Ronaldo's arms are outstretched, and he sticks out his tongue as he looks up at the crowd in the stands.]()
Soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo runs across the grass on a pitch as he celebrates a goal. Ronaldo's arms are outstretched, and he sticks out his tongue as he looks up at the crowd in the stands.
The Gulf Is Playing Hardball With European Soccer
Critics say petrodollars are wrecking the beautiful game—in a way that rubles, euros, and baht never quite did.
![Bia Zaneratto of Brazil celebrates with teammate Ary Borges after scoring her team’s third goal during a match between Brazil and Panama during the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Adelaide, Australia, on July 24.]()
Bia Zaneratto of Brazil celebrates with teammate Ary Borges after scoring her team’s third goal during a match between Brazil and Panama during the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Adelaide, Australia, on July 24.
A High-Dollar, Highly Outspoken Women’s World Cup
Latin American players push for free expression and equal pay at this year’s tournament.
![A wide view of a soccer stadium in Istanbul shows the crowd and the VIP box, where the presidents of Turkey and the United Arab Emirates sit beside each other while watching the match.]()
A wide view of a soccer stadium in Istanbul shows the crowd and the VIP box, where the presidents of Turkey and the United Arab Emirates sit beside each other while watching the match.
Erdogan and Europe Are Stuck in a Draw
The Turkish president won reelection on an anti-Western platform. But he can’t quit European soccer.
![Abraham Ancer of Mexico looks on during Day Four of the PIF Saudi International at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on February 05, 2023 in Al Murooj, Saudi Arabia.]()
Abraham Ancer of Mexico looks on during Day Four of the PIF Saudi International at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on February 05, 2023 in Al Murooj, Saudi Arabia.
The International Relations of Saudi Arabia’s Golf Empire
What the latest dealmaking in professional golf reveals about foreign policy.
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The Economics of High Art
Plus: the economics of basketball.
![The Air Ship, MJ Player Exclusive, Game-Worn Sneaker Nike, 1984, on display during a press preview at Christie's New York.]()
The Air Ship, MJ Player Exclusive, Game-Worn Sneaker Nike, 1984, on display during a press preview at Christie's New York.
Adam Tooze: How Nike Made a Killing on Basketball Shoes
A branding deal with Michael Jordan in the 1980s has made billions of dollars for the company.
![China's ambassador to the Solomon Islands, Li Ming (R), and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare (L) cut a ribbon during the opening ceremony of a China-funded national stadium complex in Honiara, Solomon Islands.]()
China's ambassador to the Solomon Islands, Li Ming (R), and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare (L) cut a ribbon during the opening ceremony of a China-funded national stadium complex in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
The 2023 Pacific Games Wrap Small Countries in Big-Power Struggles
A Solomon Islands-hosted sporting event has become part of a China-West tussle.
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The emblem of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is unveiled.
What the World Cup Means Off the Field
Beneath the fanfare, Qatar 2022 had plenty of geopolitical subplots.
![Karim Boudiaf of Qatar controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Senegal at Al Thumama Stadium on Nov. 25.]()
Karim Boudiaf of Qatar controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Senegal at Al Thumama Stadium on Nov. 25.
Team Qatar Wanted Immigrant Players—Not Citizens
Athletes with “mission passports” are a symptom of the region’s erosion of citizenship rights.
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Boxing Provides a Path Out of Poverty for Girls in Pakistan
A young boxer is using the sport to change her country’s gender norms.
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Fans hold a large banner featuring a Palestinian flag and the slogan "Free Palestine" in the stands.
The Tragedy of Pro-Palestinian Activism at the World Cup
Protests at the World Cup are basically meaningless on the ground, where a conflict exists that has no solution.
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Soccer Opens Path to Reconciliation
A Rwandan soccer player is using the sport to promote unity and tolerance among his country’s youth.
![Serbia's forward Dusan Vlahovic (L) and Serbia's midfielder Nemanja Gudelj take part in a training session at the Al Arabi SC on Dec. 1 on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup match between Serbia and Switzerland in Doha.]()
Serbia's forward Dusan Vlahovic (L) and Serbia's midfielder Nemanja Gudelj take part in a training session at the Al Arabi SC on Dec. 1 on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup match between Serbia and Switzerland in Doha.
Why Switzerland vs. Serbia Is Really All About Kosovo
Serbia’s schadenfreude will be on display as the national team seeks revenge against a rival stacked with stars of Kosovar heritage.
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Cuban Athlete Defections Put Boric in a Bind
Will Chile’s left-wing president privilege his coalition’s affinity for Havana—or human rights?
U.S. Deficit too High?
Ones and Tooze: The 2023 deficit is almost double what it was last year. Plus: the economics of baseball.
The Hard Road to Equal Pay in U.S. Soccer
The Negotiators: How soccer player-turned-executive Cindy Parlow Cone negotiated a gender parity deal.
Saudi Arabia Really Wants You to Think It’s Cool
The desert kingdom’s rebranding project goes way beyond sportswashing. But it’s all a little too contrived.
The Gulf Is Playing Hardball With European Soccer
Critics say petrodollars are wrecking the beautiful game—in a way that rubles, euros, and baht never quite did.
A High-Dollar, Highly Outspoken Women’s World Cup
Latin American players push for free expression and equal pay at this year’s tournament.
Erdogan and Europe Are Stuck in a Draw
The Turkish president won reelection on an anti-Western platform. But he can’t quit European soccer.
The International Relations of Saudi Arabia’s Golf Empire
What the latest dealmaking in professional golf reveals about foreign policy.
The Economics of High Art
Plus: the economics of basketball.
Adam Tooze: How Nike Made a Killing on Basketball Shoes
A branding deal with Michael Jordan in the 1980s has made billions of dollars for the company.
The 2023 Pacific Games Wrap Small Countries in Big-Power Struggles
A Solomon Islands-hosted sporting event has become part of a China-West tussle.
What the World Cup Means Off the Field
Beneath the fanfare, Qatar 2022 had plenty of geopolitical subplots.
Team Qatar Wanted Immigrant Players—Not Citizens
Athletes with “mission passports” are a symptom of the region’s erosion of citizenship rights.
Boxing Provides a Path Out of Poverty for Girls in Pakistan
A young boxer is using the sport to change her country’s gender norms.
The Tragedy of Pro-Palestinian Activism at the World Cup
Protests at the World Cup are basically meaningless on the ground, where a conflict exists that has no solution.
Soccer Opens Path to Reconciliation
A Rwandan soccer player is using the sport to promote unity and tolerance among his country’s youth.
Why Switzerland vs. Serbia Is Really All About Kosovo
Serbia’s schadenfreude will be on display as the national team seeks revenge against a rival stacked with stars of Kosovar heritage.
