April 2026 - More Than A Game

Wealthy Athletes: Getting Into the Impact Investing Game

By politicsofsport

April 30, 2026

Via Impact Alpha, a look at how wealthy athletes are getting into the impact investing game: Tobias Harris is trying to keep his Detroit Pistons alive in the NBA playoffs, where they trail his former team, the Orlando [...]

One of the World Cup’s Biggest Sponsors: Big Oil

By politicsofsport

April 30, 2026

Via the Los Angeles Times, a look at "big oil's" support of the World Cup: Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil and gas company, is a top sponsor of the 2026 World Cup, which will be held this year in Los Angeles [...]

Ukraine and Russia Are Warring at Tennis

By politicsofsport

April 26, 2026

Via Foreign Policy, commentary on the festering battles on the international tennis circuit which have finally burst into the open: “Well, OK, in my opinion, you are the same as if you had allowed Hitler’s supporters [...]

Afghanistan Seeking To Expand Global Ties Through Sports Diplomacy

By politicsofsport

April 26, 2026

Via ATN News, a report on Afghanistan's use of sport to expand global ties: Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met with representatives of countries that participated in a traditional wrestling festival in [...]

The World Cup Is a Golden Opportunity for North American Soccer Diplomacy

By politicsofsport

April 5, 2026

Courtesy of World Politics Review, commentary on the opportunity ahead for North American soccer diplomacy during the World Cup: This summer, the United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the World Cup, organizing a [...]

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