Via The Conversation, a look at Afghanistan’s recent cricket miracle:
Claims that the USA’s victory against Pakistan in the T20 men’s cricket world cup was the most unexpected sporting moment of 2024 might now be [...]
Via the New York Times, a report on a proposal awaiting financing would attempt to bring together dozens of the world’s best boxers in a single, Saudi-run pro league:
Saudi Arabia has already launched a hostile [...]
June
14,
2024
Courtesy of the New York Times, a report on how the NBA has spent hundreds of millions of dollars to cultivate an immense potential fan base on the continent and develop future stars:
On an outdoor [...]
Via Indian Express, a report on how - with as many as six cricketers of Indian descent, most of them on temporary H1-B visas that allow U.S. companies to hire overseas employees - the USA cricket team upset [...]
Via Australia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, an announcement on efforts to make Australia more influential through sport:
The Albanese Government is sharpening Australia’s approach to sports diplomacy to harness [...]
May
28,
2024
Via Fortune, a report on China's failed efforts to dominate the world's favorite sport:
About a decade ago, Xi Jinping, China’s president, had a dream: to turn the country into a global soccer powerhouse. That [...]