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Israel is committing genocide. Why is it still welcome in global sports?
The sports world claims to stand for peace and unity yet turns a blind eye as Israel kills athletes, journalists and civilians in Gaza.
Aug 29
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Karim Zidan
26
Trump Could Hand Kadyrov His First UFC Champion
Khamzat Chimaev—UFC superstar and Kadyrov’s favorite fighter—credits Trump for his U.S. return. Now, he’s on the verge of becoming champion.
Aug 15
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Karim Zidan
15
I'm writing a book
I signed a deal with Simon & Schuster to publish my first book, tentatively titled In the Shadow of the Cage.
Aug 7
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Karim Zidan
55
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It Was Never About Women's Sports
This week: Trans women banished from global sports; Saudi guts pro boxing with UFC's help; Qatar targets 2036 Olympics; Magnus Carlsen sold out; more…
Aug 2
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Karim Zidan
35
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July 2025
Trump, Epstein, and the WWE Ring Boys
As Donald Trump continues to be plagued by his relationship with notorious pedophile Jeffery Epstein, another one of his cabinet members—a former WWE…
Jul 24
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Karim Zidan
22
Exposing Canada's Fascist Fight Clubs
In this week's "Everything is Fine!": Fascist fight clubs exposed in Canada; Football returns to war-torn Sudan; Trump steals Club World Cup Trophy…
Jul 19
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Karim Zidan
15
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After Political Defeat, Manny Pacquiao Returns to the Ring
After a stint in populist politics, the boxing legend returns to the fray on July 19. Whether the public still cheers him on—or whether the shine has…
Jul 16
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Karim Zidan
14
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Married...with Jiu-Jitsu
10 years ago, I published my first longform—an interview with actor Ed O'Neill on the role Brazilian jiu-jitsu played in his life and career…
Jul 12
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Karim Zidan
12
Laura Loomer Subscribed...WTF?
This week: Laura Loomer is an SP subscriber—WTF??; Algeria jails sports journo; ICE arrests former boxing champ; UPenn erases trans swimming records…
Jul 4
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Karim Zidan
23
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The Erasure of a Generation
More than 615 Palestinian athletes have been killed by Israeli strikes since Oct. 7 — 13 in June alone.
Jul 1
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Karim Zidan
23
June 2025
Masai Ujiri's Other Legacy
He delivered Canada its first NBA crown—and handed a brutal dictator a global stage.
Jun 27
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Karim Zidan
18
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War, Peace, and the Tragedy of Sports in Iran
Iranian athletes are trapped between a brutal regime at home and an Israeli government bent on its destruction—with death and misery the only constant…
Jun 25
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Karim Zidan
15
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