The Knicks will face the 76ers in Abu Dhabi in a preseason series this October as the NBA and James Dolan deepen ties with the oil-rich emirate.
Politics in Sports
The Buffalo Bills unveil New Highmark Stadium renderings. The venue is praised for innovative design, but controversial over public funding.
Mark Zuckerberg announces appointment of UFC’s Dana White to Meta board, leveraging his Trump ties to counter regulatory and political risks.
The 2034 FIFA World Cup hosted by Saudi Arabia will intensify environmental challenges from energy use, travel, and construction.
Daniel Penny, acquitted in Jordan Neely’s death, attends Army-Navy Game with Pres.-elect Donald Trump and VP-elect J.D. Vance.
Saudi Arabia has been selected as the host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup. It’s a big step forward for Riyadh’s plans to leverage sports for global influence and internal transformation.
The NBA’s return to China in 2025 with a Nets-Suns preseason series in Macau marks the intersection of basketball, gambling, and geopolitics.
Boomer Esiason defends Daniel Penny, on trial for killing Jordan Neely with a chokehold on a New York City subway, calling Penny “a hero.”
UFC founder Dana White, a strong supporter of President-elect Donald Trump, bows out from politics. His history shows why.
Bosa is unlikely to face repercussions for wearing a MAGA hat, as the NFL generally tolerates conservative politics over progressive activism.