Sports
Soccer prez: “I resign…but the blatant sexism wasn’t my fault.”
March 13, 2020A subtle “it wasn’t all my fault” doesn’t mitigate the situation, and just makes his statement seem more disingenuous than it already was.
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Soccer prez: “We’re sorry for…(checks notes) our blatant sexism.”
March 12, 2020The world of professional sports is plagued by sexism. And the U.S. Soccer Federation is doing its best to keep it that way.
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Impact would be global if coronavirus cancels Tokyo Olympics
March 10, 2020There are $billions at stake, but athletes are the most vulnerable. The Olympics feature 33 sports, and many of the smaller ones have a limited following until games time.
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Survey finds “elite” Olympic athletes struggling financially
February 25, 2020Rule 40 often leaves the athletes, without whom there would be no Olympics, in the position of taking what they’re given, without much chance to negotiate.
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‘Pay them triple’ U.S. soccer men’s union backs women’s team’s call for pay equity
February 13, 2020Significantly increase the pay of the women’s team, and stop low-balling during contract negotiations.
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