Former NFL players of Iranian descent speak up for freedom from Islamic regime
Former NFL players of Iranian descent, Ali Haji-Sheikh and Shar Pourdanesh, advocate for freedom and the downfall of the Islamic regime in Iran, representing a small but impactful segment of the Iranian diaspora.
Medal for Conscience
The article discusses a Ukrainian skeleton athlete's tribute to fallen sportspeople amid the ongoing Russian aggression.
CAS rejects appeal from Ukrainian athlete disqualified from Winter Games
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld the disqualification of Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Heraskevich for wearing a helmet adorned with images of athletes who died in the war with Russia.
Scandal at the Winter Games: The Failure of the IOC
The exclusion of a skeleton athlete due to a helmet featuring images of athletes killed in the war marks a significant defeat for IOC President Kirsty Coventry.
Skeleton pilot Vladyslav Heraskevych disqualified from the Milan Cortina 2026 Games for refusing to change his helmet
Ukrainian skeleton pilot Vladyslav Heraskevych has been disqualified from the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics for not complying with IOC regulations regarding athlete expression by refusing to change his helmet.
Skeleton star defies ban: 'I will not disappoint them'
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych plans to wear a helmet honoring Ukrainian athletes killed in the war despite a ban from the International Olympic Committee.
Heraskevych: “My helmet will remember the Ukrainian dead. The disqualification? I am not afraid”
Heraskevych expresses determination to honor Ukrainian casualties despite facing disqualification.
Ex-NFL star encourages American Olympians to 'pipe down' and 'respect the flag'
Boomer Esiason called for American Olympians to focus on their sports and respect the flag instead of voicing political opinions while competing in Italy.
Pride and Prejudice. Canada, LGBTQI+ rights, and a fleece jacket
A fleece jacket, designed for a series about love and sports, has become a highly anticipated gadget for the Olympic Games amidst discussions on LGBTQI+ rights in Canada.
Team USA freestyle skiers spark Olympic outrage over remarks about representing US: 'Anti-American rhetoric'
American freestyle skiers face backlash for comments made about representing the U.S. amidst ongoing immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
Pee Protest by British Freestyler Goes Unpunished
British freestyler Gus Kenworthy's protest against the US immigration agency, expressed through social media, receives no repercussions from the International Olympic Committee.
Gus Kenworthy: The athlete who urinated in the snow that says 'F*** ICE' - The image he shared on Instagram and his explanation
Gus Kenworthy, a freestyle skier competing for Team GB in the 2026 Winter Olympics, sparked controversy by sharing a photo on Instagram of the words 'F*** ICE' written in the snow with his urine.
After trouble with ICE officials - JD Vance arrives in Milan
US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Milan ahead of the Winter Olympics amid protests by Greenpeace activists during the torch relay.
Former Serbian politician: Djokovic was expelled from high school. Why, would he lead the country?
Novak Djokovic faces harsh criticism in Serbia, not for his sports achievements but for his support of student protests against the government led by Aleksandar Vučić, with former Deputy Prime Minister Zorana Mihajlović making severe allegations against him.
Also two refugee activists among the flag bearers at the 5 rings
At the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics, two refugee activists will join international figures carrying the Olympic Flag, highlighting themes of peace, solidarity, and resilience.
'Save Women's Sports' activists react to Supreme Court trans athlete hearing
Activists supporting the 'Save Women's Sports' movement express mixed feelings about the Supreme Court hearing on trans athletes in women's sports, despite a prevailing confidence in the legal defense's position.
Blood on the Football Ball and the Anger of Generation Z. Why Millions of Animals are Killed for the African Cup of Nations and the World Cup in Morocco
The article discusses the protests and activism surrounding the killing of animals in relation to major football events like the African Cup of Nations and the World Cup in Morocco, highlighting the frustrations of Generation Z.