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Trump chose a wrestling podcast over '60 Minutes'—and it paid off
Trump’s decision to appear on a podcast hosted by a pro wrestler best known for his persona as an actual dead man may seem strange, but it is actually…
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Can Saudi Aramco be stopped?
More than a hundred athletes are calling on FIFA to reconsider its partnership with Aramco. But is it enough to stop the Saudi Arabian oil giant's…
Oct 21
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Episode 1: 'Do You Wanna Be a F***ing Fighter?'
On the debut episode of In The Red Corner, we look back at the UFC's inception and how Trump helped save the organization during its darkest years. At…
Oct 17
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These dictators are bonding over fight sports
Ramzan Kadyrov’s presence at a boxing event in Saudi Arabia underscores the growing alliance among dictators with a penchant for combat sports.
Oct 14
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How Andrew Tate profits off MMA and Islam
With the support of UFC champions and a legion of young Muslim men, the self-styled misogynist continues to weaponize both faith and fighting for…
Oct 14
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Coming soon: In The Red Corner
Listen now (4 mins) | Welcome to In The Red Corner, an exclusive three-part audio series about the UFC, Donald Trump, and the violent politics that…
Oct 11
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Through sports, a lens on the Gaza war
One year after the October 7 attacks that killed over 1,300 in Israel, we've seen the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in Gaza and a growing war in the…
Oct 7
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FIFA stalls on Israel sanctions...again
Football’s governing body keeps postponing the decision to ban Israel, even as the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians escalates and conflict intensifies…
Oct 3
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The Kamala Harris Playbook
From photo-ops with the U.S. Olympic basketball team to an "Athletes for Harris" initiative, the presidential candidate is leveraging sports to boost…
Oct 2
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Abu Dhabi is betting big on surfing
The creation of the world’s largest artificial wave marks Abu Dhabi’s latest attempt to present itself at the nexus of sports, entertainment, and luxury…
Sep 26
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What it costs to bow to Saudi Arabia
The choice to feature the Saudi national anthem at a UK boxing event while banning a journalist shows that the kingdom isn’t just joining the global…
Sep 23
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MMA fighter linked to Kadyrov involved in deadly Moscow shootout
Umar Chichaev, a MMA fighter and deputy commander of a national guard unit linked to Kadyrov, is currently in police custody after an attack on Russia's…
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MMA fighter linked to Kadyrov involved in deadly Moscow shootout
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