August 2023 - Page 5 of 7 - More Than A Game

CFL Game To Be Broadcast In Cree and Blackfoot

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August 11, 2023

Via 3DownNation, a report on the Edmonton Elks' plan to broadcast their Labour Day game in Cree and Blackfoot: The Edmonton Elks will be bringing the Labour Day rematch to Indigenous radio listeners in Alberta in two of their [...]

The World Cup for Women Is Still Largely Coached by Men

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August 10, 2023

Via Yahoo! Sports, commentary on why the World Cup for women is still largely coached by men: Casey Stoney could sense disrespect the moment she entered the room. She was a celebrated England women’s national soccer team [...]

The Sportswashing Blame Game is not Always Fair

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August 10, 2023

Via Asia Global Online, commentary on the tendency for sportswashing to be a form of “othering” used by people in the Global North – it is what other people in other countries do, not something we ourselves engage [...]

As Black Stars Rise In Men’s Tennis, DC Open Brings A Memorable Moment

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August 7, 2023

Black tennis players are on the rise, particularly on the men’s side, and fans took notice at the DC Open: It’s a rare, exciting feeling, the sensation of catching the right athlete (or two) at the right place and time — [...]

Atlas Lionesses: The Moroccan Soccer Revolution and the Players Inspiring a Generation of Girls

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August 7, 2023

Via CNN, a report on the inspiring play of the Atlas Lionesses and the impact it will have on girls' sports in the Islamic world: Ghizlane Chebbak was shocked when she picked up the phone and was greeted by Mohammed VI, the [...]

The Rocket, the Riot, and the Revolution: Hockey in French Canada

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August 7, 2023

Hockey has historically occupied an important place in the lives of many Canadians, and this interest is particularly strong in French Canada. The Montreal Canadiens team aligned itself closely with the francophone community by [...]

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