February 2026 - More Than A Game

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February 28, 2026

Via Jacobin, a look at cricket's diplomatic strain: As the 2026 World Cricket Cup unfolds under diplomatic strain, rising tensions between India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh show that the sport is no longer just a game but a [...]

Batter Up: Sports Diplomacy is Big Business

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February 27, 2026

Via ABC, a look at why Australia has become an unlikely getaway for South Korea's biggest baseball teams and how this "sports diplomacy" could foster new business opportunities with Australia's fourth-largest trading [...]

The Olympics and Politics Are More Intertwined Than Ever. Maybe That’s a Good Thing

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February 21, 2026

Via Wired, commentary on how the Olympics often provide a moment of unity and celebration during times of geopolitical uncertainty. But blind nationalism didn’t win at the 2026 Winter Games: In retrospect, [...]

The Evolution of Australia’s Sports Diplomacy in the Pacific

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February 18, 2026

Via The Diplomat, a report on Australia, which has made its biggest Pacific sporting bet so far. Will it deliver results for both Australia and the Pacific Islands? In December 2024, the Australian Government pledged to invest [...]

In These Times, Should Jackie Robinson’s Team Grace the White House?

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February 14, 2026

Via Los Angeles Times, commentary on the Los Angeles Dodgers planned visit to the White House: Jackie Robinson was a passionate advocate for social and racial equality, and the Dodgers going to the White House again [...]

‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Bringing Fans to Hockey. But Do NHL Barns Live Up to the Cottage?

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February 14, 2026

Via SI.com, a report on 'Heated Rivalry's' celebrated popularity which has raised a hard-edged question about the real-world evolution of LGBTQ+ acceptance in men’s hockey: Sometimes, a film or TV show can launch a neologism [...]

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