A gold medal, over a century late
The Olympic Games have finally recognized Jim Thorpe for his wins in the 1912 Olympic Games after his “amateurism breach”. It was long overdue.
World’s Sportspeople of the week – July 19, 2022
This week’s Global Podium for the best sportspeople in the world features Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Paola Longoria, and the German Men’s Fistball Team.
Ten things to know from last week: July 12-18, 2022
Ten things to know from last week. July 12-18, 2022 included: Allyson Félix retires, Jim Thorpe finally recognized, the World Games…
Sport this week: July 19-24, 2022
The most comprehensive agenda for top sporting events around the world. July 12-18, 2022 includes the World Athletics Championship, Tour de France, X-Games…
Cultural misunderstanding almost cost a gold medal
Sumo has a deep-rooted culture of respect within the sport. Cultural misunderstanding almost cost a gold medal. A good decision prevented it.
World’s Sportspeople of the week – July 12, 2022
This week’s Global Podium for the best sportspeople in the world features Gabriele Goffredo and Anna Matus, Shingo Kunieda, and Novak Djoković.
Ten things to know from last week: July 5-11, 2022
Ten things to know from last week. July 5-11, 2022 included: the World Games, Wimbledon, F1…
Sport this week: July 12-18, 2022
The most comprehensive agenda for top sporting events around the world. July 12-18, 2022 includes The World Games, the World Athletics Championship, Golf’s British Open…
World’s Sportspeople of the week – July 5, 2022
This week’s Global Podium for the best sportspeople in the world features the US Women’s Water Polo Team, Tove Alexandersson, and Dane Jackson.
A test for potential Olympic sports
The World Games have served as a testing ground for future Olympic sports and they might still be. They are also world-class in their own right.
