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Episode 148 | David and Tim pack this episode with global perspective and motorsports insight, moving seamlessly from Olympic analysis to an inside look at one of NASCAR's most closely watched teams. With sharp commentary and candid conversation, the hosts explore how leadership, performance, and business pressures are shaping the modern sports landscape.In this episode:

We recap the big business of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina on this edition of Sports Business Radio. From the execution of the Games by the IOC and host country Italy to NBC's comprehensive coverage to the biggest winners from these Games, we bring you all of the facts and figures. We also tell you what you should be paying attention to with the upcoming LA28 Summer Olympics. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Boingo Wireless. Teams like the LA Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bears and San Diego Padres trust Boingo to connect their stadiums and arenas with cutting-edge 5G and Wi-Fi.From mobile ticketing to security cameras to kiosks, connect every piece of stadium technology with Boingo's converged wireless networks. As you plan for the future of your stadium, make 5G part of your gameplan and choose Boingo Wireless as your trusted connectivity partner. Learn more by downloading Boingo's free 5G Playbook for Stadiums & Arenas. Head to boingo.com/5Gstadium to get your copy. #Olympics #MilanoCortina #IOC #NBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Es gibt viel Kritik an der Performance der deutschen Olympioniken. "Die Athletinnen und Athleten haben Jahre dafür gearbeitet und alles gegeben", sagt Johannes Herber, Athleten Deutschland. Es gebe große Probleme im Trainerbereich und beim Nachwuchs. Von WDR 5.

Silicon Bites Ep290 | 2026-02-21 | Milan is hosting a festival of “unity” — while Ukraine is hosting funerals. This week, international sport's governing class has managed a truly grotesque trick that discredits the sporting events their preside over: punishing remembrance of the victim, while rehabilitating symbols of the aggressor. They have sought to strip dignity from the nation defending itself and handed a propaganda triumph to the invading state. In the process they have turned what ought to be a symbol for peace and unity, into a blood sport, with grotesque optics. IOC hypocrisy, Paralympic flag washing, and FIFA's peace-prize theatre — plus why Ukraine and Europe say the message is simple: this isn't neutrality… it's complicity in aggression and illegality. Sports is not neutral, because the participation of an aggressor nation, with an imperial mindset, in any activity, be it sport, culture, literature or film is never neutral, but an extension of their aggression. This is especially true of Russia. (The Washington Post)----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------SOURCES:Reuters on Infantino attending Trump-linked “Board of Peace,” IOC President Coventry response, and Trump receiving a FIFA peace prize (reported as awarded in December).AP / Euronews on Heraskevych disqualification over “helmet of memory,” and wider context of political-expression enforcement.AP / ESPN on Fischnaller helmet flag controversy and IOC stance. Reuters / Washington Post / Guardian / Euronews on IPC allowing Russian and Belarusian flags and anthems at 2026 Winter Paralympics, boycott reactions (Ukraine, Italy, EU Commissioner). Sky News / Independent / Al Jazeera on Infantino comments about reconsidering Russia's football ban and Ukraine's reaction. U.S. Department of Justice press release (2015) on FIFA indictments; historical reporting on FIFA scandal scale.Guardian on Russia 2018 bid investigation issues (destroyed computers / missing documents).AP on Jack Warner extradition case referencing alleged bribes linked to Russia 2018 support. Britannica overview on IOC corruption history (Salt Lake City bidding scandal).----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasWe need to scale up our support for Ukraine, and these events are designed to have a major impact. Your support in making it happen is greatly appreciated. All events will be recorded professionally and published for free on the Silicon Curtain channel. Where possible, we will also live-stream events.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------

«BILLIG UND LIEBLOS» Wir finden Olympische Spiele eine der besten Ideen überhaupt. Zusammen waren wir an acht Olympischen Spielen – Bruno Saile als Athlet, ich als Sportredaktorin. Was wir an den Winterspielen 2026 in Mailandund Cortina gesehen haben, geht in eine falsche Richtung. Unser Fazit: «Billig und lieblos». Wir waren vor Ort, in der Vorwoche in Mailand und zu den Wettkämpfen in Livigno.Was ist uns aufgefallen?Was haben auch Athleten kritisiert?Wer profitiert von den 8 Milliarden Einnahmen des IOC innerhalb eines Olympischen Zyklus? MORDDROHUNGEN UND ABGEFACKELTES BOOTSHAUS Ausserdem: Ich erinnere mich an einzigartige, wertige und freudvolle Winterspiele in Lillehammer 1994. Brunos Erlebnisse mit einer Abreise 1980 an die Spiele in Moskau inkognito und mit vorausgegangenen Morddrohungen gegen einen Teamkameraden und einem abgefackelten Bootshaus zeigen, das Olympische Spiele sich in einem extremen Spannungsfeld befinden. Unsere Eindrücke sind unsere Eindrücke, unsere Erfahrungen sind unsere Erfahrungen – und keine wissenschaftlichen Abhandlungen. ___________⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TriStory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠https://tristory.news.blog/___________TriStory ist auf ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠und ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠___________Kontakt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tristory@gmx.ch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠___________Die finanzielle Unterstützung von TriStory ist gernemöglich. Weitere ⁠⁠Details ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hier⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠ https://tristory.news.blog/unterstutzung/ ⁠___________TWINT (nur in der Schweiz): + 41 79 261 60 90 –Stichwort Podcast ___________IBAN-ZahlungsinfosEmpfänger: Sabine KlapperVerwendungszweck: PodcastKontonummer: 3500-5.224765.9

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are coming to a close, but have they show the way forward for the Games of the future? IOC president Kirsty Coventry suggests so. We're joined by Team GB's Niall Treacy to review his Olympics And in our News from the Games, the latest Bobsleigh updates, talk flying Dutchmen (and women) and the Canadians leave it late in the hockey again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Padres made news in the past week with free agent signings. Now the question is, can these guys perform? MLB Union Chief Tony Clark is in a lot of trouble. Week of Opinions with Yankees, Red Sox, Tigers. San Diego State suffers a bad loss to Grand Canyon and Aztec Nation is not taking it well. USD fires Steve Lavin and UCLA's Mick Cronin goes crazy. Lakers blueprint is not so clear. NFL trade rumors involving Raiders, Patriots, Cardinals, Jets, 49ers, Vikings, Dolphins, Chiefs. SDSU Football finally gives in and lowers ticket prices. Olympic Hockey pointing to a Team USA vs Team Canada final for gold. Plus, Penguins, Gulls, and IOC. Gotta question or comment for Hacksaw? Drop your take in the live chat on YouTube, X or Facebook. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, February 19, 2026.   1)...PADRES...STEAL THE HEADLINES THIS WEEK "WEEK OF DECISIONS"   PRELLER CASTELLANOS FRANCE BUEHLER MARQUEZ CANNING MC KENZIE GONZALEZ   2)...MLB UNION-LEADESHIP CRISIS…TONY CLARK "SHOCKING DECISIONS-FIRING"   3)...SPRING TRAINING NOTEBOOK…YANKEES/RED SOX/TIGERS) "WEEK OF OPINIONS"   ----------- 4)...AZTECS BASKETBALL…BRIAN DUTCHER "BAD LOSS...BAD REACTION"   5)...COLLEGE COACHING…USD-STEVE LAVIN, UCLA-MICK CRONIN "FIRING & ERUPTION"   6)...LAKERS-START 2ND HALF OF SEASON…ROB PELINKA/LEBRON JAMES "LAKERS-BLUEPRINT" ======== (HALFTIME-DIXIELINE LUMBER) ========= 7) NFL NOTEBOOK...BRING ON PLAYER DEALS "TRADE RUMOR CENTRAL"   RAIDERS...PATRIOTS ARIZONA...JETS 49ERS...VIKINGS MIAM CHIEFS   8)...SAN DIEGO STATE-TRIES TO RALLY FOOTBALL PROGRAM…JD WICKER "WE HAVE HEARD OUR FANS" -------------- 9)...HOT HEADLINES "OFF THE SPORTSWIRE"   TEAM USA...TEAM CANADA PITTSBURGH PENGUINS SAN DIEGO GULLS IOC LOGO =====   #MLB #yankees #redsox #tigers #PADRES #joemusgrove #michaelking #ajpreller #nickcastellanos #griffincanning #germanmarquez #tyfrance #walkerbuehler #aaronjudge #justinverlander #ALEXBREGMAN #RAFAELDEVERS #TONYCLARK #MLBPA #nfl #DOLPHINS #JETS #PATRIOTS #CHIEFS #CHARGERS #RAIDERS #VIKINGS #49ERS #CARDINALS #raiders #maxxcrosby #chargers #MEHKIBECTON #tyreekhill #justinfields #tuatagovaiola #rasheerice #kylermurray #macjones #lakers #lebronjames #grandcanyon #sandiegostate #aztecs #sdsu #jdwicker #ucla #briandutcher #milesbyrd #usd #stevelavin #nhl #penguins #sidneycrosby #connormcdavid #megankeller #teamusa #teamcanada       Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw's Insider's Group. It's free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com/  

We're getting close to the end of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, which, for those of us based in Milano, means there are some slim pickings for events to see. That doesn't matter though. Jill went to IOC president Kirsty Coventry's end-of-Games press conference, and walked away with something she never thought she'd get her hands on. Alison went to ice hockey and saw the set up for what will be some fantastic medal matches. Meanwhile, Jill went to the last night of short track speed skating, where TKFLASTANI Corinne Stoddard rose from several disappointing finishes to land on the podium. Sports on today's program: Biathlon Bobsled Curling Freestyle Ice hockey Short track speed skating Speed skating   For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com.   Keep our Flame Alive! We podcast about the Games all year. If you appreciate the independent voice that we provide, please consider supporting us today. Go to http://flamealivepod.com/support to learn about our one-time and ongoing patronage options (as well as the bonus content for our patrons).   Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: Obsessed with the Olympics and Paralympics? Just curious about how Olympic and Paralympic sports work? You've found your people! Join your hosts, Olympic aunties Alison Brown and Jill Jaracz for smart, fun, and down-to-earth interviews with athletes coaches, and the unsung heroes behind the Games. Get the stories you don't find anywhere else. Tun in weekly all year-round, and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. We're your cure for your Olympic Fever! Call us: (208) FLAME-IT. ***     Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Become a patron and get bonus content: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Buy merch here: https://flamealivepod.dashery.com Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at https://flamealivepod.substack.com/subscribe VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348      

Hat das IOC eine scheppernde Bluetooth-Box hinters Siegertreppchen gestellt? Bei Olympia gibt's Fahrstuhlmusik in Endlosschleife. Von Tobias Brodowy.

Experts discuss the history of politics and the Olympics The 2026 Winter Olympics are well underway in Milan, marking the Games' return to Italy for the first time since 2006. The theme of this year's Opening Ceremony was harmony, or "armonia" in Italian, a message of unity on a global stage. But as American athletes chase medals abroad, the political climate at home is anything but harmonious. President Donald Trump has just marked his first year back in office, as a partial government shutdown continues and mass deportation efforts expand nationwide. Some U.S. athletes competing in these Winter Games have acknowledged the complicated emotions they're navigating while representing their country. Freestyle skier Chris Lillis said he feels "heartbroken" about what's happening in the United States. His teammate, Hunter Hess, said representing the U.S. "brings up mixed emotions" and that it's "a little hard." Trump responded on Truth Social, calling Hess a "real loser." In the days that followed, additional Team USA athletes came to Hess' defense. Beyond the U.S., global conflicts continue to unfold. Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has entered its fourth year. Fighting continues in Gaza despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. And in Sudan, a devastating civil war has created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises to date. Wednesday on the "Sound of Ideas," we'll explore the intersection of politics and the Olympics. The International Olympic Committee, or IOC, maintains a firm stance against the politicization of sport. But have the Games ever truly been apolitical? Our experts weigh in. Guests: - Leslie Heaphy, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sports History, Kent State University - Kathryn Lavelle, Ph.D., Professor in World Affairs, Case Western Reserve University Akron Roundtable celebrates 50 years In today's fragmented and divisive political landscape, many find it more important than ever for communities to come together to have an open dialogue about ideas of global, national and regional importance. The Akron Roundtable has been promoting community dialogue for the past 50 years, ever since it was established in 1976. To date, it has hosted nearly 480 speakers from a variety of fields. Closing out Wednesday's show, we'll hear more about its history and how it is celebrating 50 years of public forums with the president of the Akron Roundtable, Curtis Minter Jr., and tomorrow's event speaker, Brian Windhorst. To register for luncheon, visit the Akron Roundtable website. The conversation will also air live on 89.7 WKSU at 8 p.m. on March 5. Guests: - Curtis Minter Jr., President, Akron Roundtable - Brian Windhorst, Senior NBA Reporter, ESPN

Nu är det OS-tider och det märks när herrarna i Simpodden Hultén & Jansson snackar. Jobbar du på SvT så skall du nog inte lyssna på den här podden - men inser du att mycket är snett i den svenska OS-världen. Öppna öronen och hör på herrar Hulten och Jansson när dom tycker till om att Gunilla Lindberg drar in 3 miljoner från IOC till sitt bolag varje år och varför att det behövs en rejäl sopkvast i de smutsiga hörnen av svensk idrott.

Journalist Jannik Schneider steht ganz unter den Eindrucken seiner sportpolitischen und dopingtechnischen Arbeit fürs ZDF bei den Olympischen Spielen in Mailand vor Ort. An Tag 16 hat er sich mit Tennisprofi Daniel "Wally" Masur zu dieser etwas anderen Folge verabredet. Wally interviewt Jannik über seine investigative und sportpolitische Arbeit. Es geht um Dopingfälle und echt unwürdige Machenschaften im IOC, aber auch positive Erfahrungen spielen eine Rolle. Wally berichtet vom ITF 25 aus Italien und anschließend geht es um die Absagenflut der Damen in Dubai und die Kritik des Turnierdirektors - der will den Stars bei Absagen Punkte in der Weltrangliste streichen. Unter www.patreon.com/advantaepodcast geht es im extra Teil um den ersten öffentlich homosexuellen Tennisprofi, João Lucas Reis da Silva. Infos und die Anmelde-Möglichkeit zu unserem heutigen Werbepartner "HiCoach" - der smarten Software für Tennistrainer und Tennisschulen findet ihr unter https://hicoach.net/?utm_source=advantage - wendet Euch fürs persönliche Erstgespräch auch an support@hicoach.net.

(February 16, 2026) With latest rollback, the U.S clean car rules has shifted dramatically. IOC moves closer to reinstating Russia, but backlash may stop it. Something surprising happens when bus rides are free. California leaders unveil biggest DUI crackdown in decades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is being report the IOC provided 10,000 condoms for the Olympic Village, and they ran out in the first three days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is being report the IOC provided 10,000 condoms for the Olympic Village, and they ran out in the first three days.

This week's show centers on the "Helmet of Memory" worn by Ukrainian skeleton rider Vladislav Heraskovich and the IOC's decision to ban it. The group explores the perceived hypocrisy of sporting bodies that allow certain displays while prohibiting others, using historical examples from Jesse Owens to Colin Kaepernick to frame the current debate over political speech in competition. Shifting gears to the hardwood, the hosts analyze the NBA's attempt to revitalize the All-Star Game with a multi-team, international-themed format. They highlight standouts like Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Edwards, but don't hold back on their criticism of the dunk contest's over-reliance on props. The episode wraps with a look at the "punchable faces" of the week and a heartfelt tribute to former NFL lineman Trey Johnson.

Seit Wladislaw Heraskewytsch wegen seines Helms disqualifiziert wurde, haben auch diese Spiele ihr sportpolitisches Drama. Hat das IOC richtig gehandelt? Und welchen Einfluss hat Russland?

In global news, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) banned Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych from competing for wanting to wear a helmet that featured images of fellow Ukrainian athletes who had been killed in Russia's invasion. Let's talk about this missed opportunity for a conversation about our global political reality, and the IOC's denial of the fact that sports have always been political. Who are they trying not to offend?Tune into Episode 371 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.This politics news update was recorded on February 14, 2026.Don't forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill's work. THANK YOU!Become a channel member to hear Bill's stories from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in our exclusive series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/EVjtcFNlWlo?si=lTmW5gaWYcKXFQX_FURTHER READINGUkraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych out of Olympic Games over banned helmethttps://globalnews.ca/news/11664498/heraskevych-banned-helmet/The IOC's ban of a Ukrainian athlete over his helmet reveals troubling double standardshttps://theconversation.com/the-iocs-ban-of-a-ukrainian-athlete-over-his-helmet-reveals-troubling-double-standards-275896 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

Was finden Spitzensportverbände wie das IOC oder die FIFA eigentlich so geil an den Xis und Putins dieser Welt? Die unheilige Allianz mit den Diktatoren zerstört den Sport kontinuierlich, die Spiele in Russland und China und ihre Begleitumstände zeigten das deutlich.Wie Diktaturen ihre Spitzenathleten ausbeuten, den Sport für ihre Ziele nutzen kann kaum jemand besser beschreiben als Ines Geipel. Die Schriftstellerin war zu DDR-Zeiten Weltklasse-Leichtathletin und gehört zu den klügsten Stimmen Deutschlands. Deshalb haben wir sie in den Ostausschuss eingeladen.Dabei erfahren wir auch, wie erschreckend nah die Fantasien Elon Musk und anderer Tech-Oligarchen an den Vorstellungen Stalins und der Sowjetunion sind.Unser Gast: Professor Ines GeipelBuchtipp:Iryna Taranenko, Marija Worobjow, Marta Leschak und Anna Plotka, Olympia – Bewegende Momente, Besondere Geschichten Aus dem Ukrainischen von Annegret Becker80 Seiten, 25 Euroab 8 JahreMoritz VerlagUnterstützen Sie uns einmalig oder regelmäßig hierUnser Schwesterpodcast: Der Hauptausschuss der SalonkolumnistenDie Website der SalonkolumnistenDer Ostausschuss der Salonkolumnisten auf TwitterDas Panel auf Twitter:Dr. Franziska DaviesProf. Jan Claas BehrendsDr. Gustav GresselGabriele WoidelkoDas Moderationsteam:Jan-Philipp HeinRichard VolkmannDavid HarnaschProducer: David HarnaschPostproduction: Chris GruberTitle track vocals: Masha (10, from Odesa)

Leo tumeangazia CAF kudhibitisha kuwa AFCON 2027 itaandaliwa Afrika Mashariki licha ya tetesi za kuahirishwa au kuhamishwa, uchambuzi wa raundi ya mwisho ya hatua ya makundi mechi za klabu bingwa, mechi za kufuzu kombe la dunia la wasichana U20, siku ya kwanza ya michuano ya raga ya wachezaji saba kila upande divisheni ya pili ya HSBC, mfumo mpya wa mashindano ya Tour du Rwanda, kiungo wa Ghana Thomas Partey akumbwa na shtaka jipya lakini pia michezo ya Olimpiki msimu wa baridi.

Subscribe now to skip the ads and get all of our content. Danny and Derek feel that their ice dance routine was strong, but ultimately respect the IOC judges. In this week's news: the first round of indirect U.S.-Iran talks begin in Oman (0:31); new Israeli security cabinet measures move forward de facto annexation in the West Bank (4:26); Indonesia is prepared to send troops for a proposed Gaza stabilization force (7:23); Israel uses its 2023 law to revoke the citizenship of Palestinian Israelis for the first time (9:07); RSF forces launch drone strikes in Sudan's Kordofan region and open a new offensive in Blue Nile state (11:08); fighting resumes around Uvira in the eastern DRC (14:43); elections are held in Bangladesh (17:57), Thailand (19:58), Japan (22:08), and Portugal (23:26); the new START deal with Russia expires (25:24); the Trump administration sets a June deadline to end the Ukraine war (27:47); Keir Starmer faces political fallout over his connection to Jeffrey Epstein (29:43); Haiti's transitional council dissolves without organizing elections (31:52); Cuba approaches collapse as fuel shortages worsen (33:54); organizers prepare for the inaugural “Board of Peace” meeting (37:40); Trump orders the Pentagon to purchase coal-based electricity (39:17); and the FAA briefly shuts down airspace over El Paso after a misidentified party balloon (41:08). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny and Derek feel that their ice dance routine was strong, but ultimately respect the IOC judges. In this week's news: the first round of indirect U.S.-Iran talks begin in Oman (0:31); new Israeli security cabinet measures move forward de facto annexation in the West Bank (4:26); Indonesia is prepared to send troops for a proposed Gaza stabilization force (7:23); Israel uses its 2023 law to revoke the citizenship of Palestinian Israelis for the first time (9:07); RSF forces launch drone strikes in Sudan's Kordofan region and open a new offensive in Blue Nile state (11:08); fighting resumes around Uvira in the eastern DRC (14:43); elections are held in Bangladesh (17:57), Thailand (19:58), Japan (22:08), and Portugal (23:26); the new START deal with Russia expires (25:24); the Trump administration sets a June deadline to end the Ukraine war (27:47); Keir Starmer faces political fallout over his connection to Jeffrey Epstein (29:43); Haiti's transitional council dissolves without organizing elections (31:52); Cuba approaches collapse as fuel shortages worsen (33:54); organizers prepare for the inaugural “Board of Peace” meeting (37:40); Trump orders the Pentagon to purchase coal-based electricity (39:17); and the FAA briefly shuts down airspace over El Paso after a misidentified party balloon (41:08).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On hour two of Sportsnet Today, Peter Klein, Aazam Ali Nanji, and Cameron Hughes continue their live reactions to Canada taking on Switzerland in the 2026 Winter Olympic preliminary round! The guys debate if the IOC should consider adding a 3-on-3 format, and who could suit up for Canada!(19:20) The guys wrap up the game between Canada and Switzerland, and break down the 5-1 finish as the Team Canada Men's team improves to 2-0 in the tournament!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Plus: El Paso Airport Mayhem. Ukrainian Athlete Shamefully Disqualified by IOC. Alex Pretti GoFundMe Hits $2M. Jan 6 Criminal Abused Kids. James Vanderbeek RIP. The Patriotic Bagpipe Hero. Paul Rieckhoff breaks down Senator Mark Kelly's First Amendment victory over Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon's laser debacle at El Paso airport, and why Beethoven's Ode to Joy reminds us that hope is the oxygen of democracy. In this solo Thursday episode, Paul Rieckhoff delivers rapid-fire analysis on the top stories you need to stay vigilant about—from Senator Mark Kelly's legal win protecting free speech against retaliation, to the Pentagon's bumbling use of experimental lasers that shut down El Paso's airspace, to Ukraine's inspiring Olympic athletes being punished for honoring fallen heroes. Paul also covers the near $2 million GoFundMe honoring VA nurse Alex Pretti, the deportation case victory for a Mexican father of three Marines, a January 6th pardoned rioter convicted of child abuse, and a 21-year-old bagpiper playing through tear gas at ICE protests. Plus: updates on striking NYC nurses, James Van Der Beek's tragic death and call to action on colorectal cancer screening, and Olympic medal counts. This episode delivers the five I's—Independence, Information, Integrity, Inspiration, and Impact—with a focus on finding glimmers of hope and joy even in dark times. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -WATCH video of this episode on YouTube now. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders like Dan with Independent Veterans of America. -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Sports As A Weapon Podcast, host Miguel Garcia is joined by a new friend of the podcast, Eri Lee, a PhD grad student and researcher at the University of Minnesota. Eri shares their insights on how the US national team serves as a tool of US imperialism and neoliberalism on the global stage, the role of Asian diasporic athletes and the model minority myth, and the impact of media representation in sports. Eri also delves into their personal experience as a former Team USA synchronized Ice skater and current skating coach, highlighting the challenges and biases in the sport. Miguel and Eri also cover topics such as gender testing in sports, the meaning of liberating skating, and the urgent issues surrounding ICE activities in Minneapolis. Additionally, Eri also touches on their work with the Sports Scholars for Justice in Palestine, @ss4jPal. This episode is a prime example of how sports can be both a site of resistance and a perpetuator of systemic inequities.Links* Eri Lee Website * Bridging the Gap Between Sport Studies & Asian American Studies by Eri Lee* On Assimilation Politics: Reflections of an Asian American Athlete by Eri Lee* Milan's Winter Olympics met with protests against ICE and Israel by Ana Vračar/Peoples Dispatch* Why the Olympics—Not the Super Bowl—Became a Political Football By Michael McCarthy/Front Office Sports * Chloe Kim & More Fire Back at Donald Trump Calling Team USA Teammate a ‘Loser' by Paige Strout/Yahoo Sports * A Minneapolis Teacher Wants the Whole Country in the Streets by Dave Zirin/The Nation Miguel Garcia and Comrade E produced this episode. The Sports As A Weapon Podcast is part of the @Anticonquista Media Collective. Subscribe to the ANTICONQUISTA Patreon and follow ANTICONQUISTA on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. All the video episodes are on the ATICONQUISTA YouTube, and listen/subscribe to the Sports As A Weapon Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Deezer, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on:Twitter/X: @sportsasaweaponFacebook: fb.com/sportsasaweaponpodcastInstagram: @sportsasaweaponpodcastUpScrolled: @SportsAsAWeaponYouTube: @SportsAsAWeaponBlueSky: @sportsasaweapon.bsky.socialVisit our website: www.sportsasaweapon.com

Der Ukrainer Wladislaw Heraskewytsch wollte an Opfer des russischen Angriffs erinnern. Zu politisch, sagt das IOC.

James Emmett and David Cushnan look ahead to a new Formula 1 season and another potentially seismic shift in the sport. With significant gains in audience and commercial growth for the motorsport series in recent years, teams have felt the trickle down benefit, logging their own commercial gains. With the biggest set of rule changes for over a decade coming into force this season, the playing field - theoretically - has been levelled. At this stage, championship contention is a realistic goal for almost all the teams. One that stands a particularly realistic chance of improvement is Aston Martin, whose commercial MD Jeff Slack is the featured guest on the interview show this week. James and David reflect on Slack's comments, and take some time to look back on the Super Bowl as well as ahead to the future of the IOC's TOP sponsorship model. - -- -- -- --   Leaders Week London is moving to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC. We'll see you on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October. For more details visit leadersinsport.com/leadersweek

Thousands in Melbourne protest against Israeli president's visit to Australia; Angus Taylor expected to challenge for the Liberal leadership today; And in sport, the IOC bans a Ukrainian skeleton racer over a tribute helmet.

Day 1,448.Today, we assess where things stand after mixed messaging has left Kyiv, Moscow and Western capitals confused over whether President Zelensky will use the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion to announce presidential elections or a referendum on a possible peace deal. We report on Russia's fury over the reported Starlink switch-off, a communications crisis compounded by the Kremlin's tightening restrictions on Telegram, and continue to follow the Olympic controversy surrounding Ukraine's so-called “Helmet of Memory”. Later, we hear the latest analysis from our Russia-watcher.ContributorsDominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.James Kilner (Foreign Analyst). @jkjourno on X.SIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:Zelensky plans presidential elections and peace deal referendum (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/11/zelensky-presidential-elections-peace-deal-referendum/ Ukrainian athletes defy IOC and double down in helmet protest against Russia (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/winter-olympics/2026/02/09/ukrainian-athlete-vladyslav-heraskevych-anti-russian-helmet/Behind the Guns: Western Tools, Russian Firepower (Front Intelligence):https://frontelligence.substack.com/p/behind-the-guns-western-tools-russianChris O Starlink thread on X:https://x.com/ChrisO_wiki/status/2021280155713294590?s=20Zelensky won't announce elections on war anniversary amid talks of US-driven timeline, source says (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-wont-announce-elections-on-invasion-anniversary/Zelenskyy planning elections in Ukraine and vote on peace deal (Financial Times):https://www.ft.com/content/50d3d86b-2d2a-4d06-845e-a4e089382cadElections in Ukraine — a guide for beginners (and US Presidents) (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/a-beginners-guide-to-elections-in-ukraine-also-suitable-for-us-presidents/The Belarusian woman at the center of Epstein's final days (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/the-belarusian-woman-at-the-center-of-epsteins-final-days/?mc_cid=a5562b6d52&mc_eid=4a5b852913LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New searches after FBI release video in Nancy Guthrie case. At least nine killed, 25 injured in a school shooting in Canada. Immigration officials and lawmakers clash as DHS funding deadline looms. Ukrainian athlete to wear tribute helmet despite IOC ruling. Voting opens for Chicago's "Name a Snowplow" contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IOC says Ukrainian skeleton racer cannot compete in helmet honouring athletes killed in war; an Irishman’s arrest by ICE; monks complete 108-day trek across USA. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Africa Melane. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SEGMENT 1Bad Bunny Headlines the Super Bowl — Trump Has a Full-Body TantrumWhat HappenedBad Bunny headlined the Super Bowl halftime show with Spanish-language songs and Puerto Rican cultural themes.Conservatives — including Donald Trump — immediately labeled it “un-American” and “the worst halftime show ever.”Why People Lost Their MindsSpanish lyrics triggered backlash framed as patriotism.Trump claimed this is why he skipped the game.MAGA interpreted inclusion as a personal attack.Why It MattersA Super Bowl halftime show turned into a culture war referendum.The definition of “American” keeps shrinking — loudly.ButtonIf the country can't survive three songs in Spanish, the problem isn't the music.SEGMENT 2MAGA Was Mad About Bad Bunny Long Before the Halftime ShowContextConservative influencers attacked Bad Bunny for months before the game.Complaints centered on language, politics, and whether he's “American enough.”Key ReactionsSpanish framed as political.“Forcing culture” becomes the new dog whistle.Dancing, rhythm, and fireworks labeled propaganda.EscalationCalls for an “All-American” halftime alternative.Politics found in choreography.Why It MattersThis wasn't about music — it was about control over who gets visibility.ButtonThe same people screaming “keep politics out of sports” keep finding politics in hips.SEGMENT 3Turning Point USA's All-American Halftime Show ImplodesWhat They TriedTPUSA staged an alternative halftime show featuring Kid Rock.Marketed as a patriotic counter-program to Bad Bunny.What Actually Happened~6.1 million live viewers vs. 135+ million for the real halftime show.Widely mocked online.Criticized as boring, cringe, and painfully low-energy.Notable ReactionsZach Bryan called it “embarrassing as hell.”Lip-sync allegations didn't help.Trump didn't even watch it.Why It MattersCulture wars don't translate to ratings.Patriotism doesn't equal entertainment.ButtonThe alternative wasn't un-American — it was un-watched.SEGMENT 4Green Day Opens the Super Bowl — Fans Argue About Punk Being Too SafeWhat HappenedGreen Day performed a pre-game set with classic hits.Political edges were noticeably muted.Audience ReactionNostalgia lovers were happy.Punk fans wanted chaos and got compliance.Memes filled the gap.ContextBillie Joe Armstrong criticized ICE days earlier.The Super Bowl set stayed FCC-friendly.Why It MattersPunk on a corporate stage has limits.Rebellion hits different when approved in advance.ButtonIt looked like a bar fight where everyone apologized.SEGMENT 5Whistleblower Alleges Tulsi Gabbard Sat on NSA IntelAllegationNSA intercepted foreign intel involving a Trump ally.Tulsi Gabbard allegedly blocked normal distribution.Intel reportedly hand-delivered to the White House.Red FlagsCongress didn't see it for months.Inspector General dismissed complaint quickly.Whistleblower protection questioned.Why It MattersIntelligence flow matters.Political interference erodes trust fast.ButtonWhen intel moves sideways instead of up, accountability disappears.SEGMENT 6Winter Olympics 2026: Medals, Protests, and Political HeatWhat's HappeningProtests erupted over ICE presence at the Milan Games.U.S. officials booed at ceremonies.Athletes weighing politics vs. representation.ReactionsConfusion over ICE's role.IOC urging calm.Online backlash toward protesting athletes.Why It MattersSports are global stages now.Politics shows up whether organizers want it or not.ButtonThe snow is cold — the politics aren't.SEGMENT 7Democrat Crushes GOP in Deep-Red LouisianaResultChasity Verret Martinez wins 62–38 in a Trump +13 district.37-point swing from 2024.Outspent 3-to-1 and still dominated.PatternDemocrats overperforming in special elections.GOP expectations collapsing in real time.Why It MattersHouse majority margin is razor thin.Momentum narratives are shifting.ButtonRepublicans thought it was a layup — voters dunked on them.SEGMENT 8Special Elections Are Tilting Blue — The House Is a Jenga TowerCurrent MathGOP: 218Dems: 214Vacancies: 3What That Means3–4 flips changes everything.Every scandal, retirement, or bad week matters.Why It MattersCommittees.Investigations.Real power shifts.ButtonThis majority survives on vibes and duct tape.SEGMENT 9Ghislaine Maxwell Plays the Fifth — Then Asks for ClemencyWhat HappenedMaxwell refused to testify.Offered cooperation in exchange for clemency from Trump.ReactionBipartisan outrage.Victims' families furious.Lawmakers say it reeks of manipulation.Why It MattersAccountability keeps stopping at power.Justice shouldn't be transactional.ButtonShe invoked the Fifth — but still negotiated.SEGMENT 10Epstein Fallout: Europe Burns Careers, America ShrugsEuropeOfficials fired over post-conviction Epstein ties.Princes stripped.Diplomats gone.U.S.Minimal consequences.Hearings, statements, podcasts.Why It MattersDifferent shame thresholds.Different accountability cultures.ButtonIn Europe, Epstein files ended careers.In America, they updated bios. 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SEGMENT 1Bad Bunny Headlines the Super Bowl — Trump Has a Full-Body TantrumWhat HappenedBad Bunny headlined the Super Bowl halftime show with Spanish-language songs and Puerto Rican cultural themes.Conservatives — including Donald Trump — immediately labeled it “un-American” and “the worst halftime show ever.”Why People Lost Their MindsSpanish lyrics triggered backlash framed as patriotism.Trump claimed this is why he skipped the game.MAGA interpreted inclusion as a personal attack.Why It MattersA Super Bowl halftime show turned into a culture war referendum.The definition of “American” keeps shrinking — loudly.ButtonIf the country can't survive three songs in Spanish, the problem isn't the music.SEGMENT 2MAGA Was Mad About Bad Bunny Long Before the Halftime ShowContextConservative influencers attacked Bad Bunny for months before the game.Complaints centered on language, politics, and whether he's “American enough.”Key ReactionsSpanish framed as political.“Forcing culture” becomes the new dog whistle.Dancing, rhythm, and fireworks labeled propaganda.EscalationCalls for an “All-American” halftime alternative.Politics found in choreography.Why It MattersThis wasn't about music — it was about control over who gets visibility.ButtonThe same people screaming “keep politics out of sports” keep finding politics in hips.SEGMENT 3Turning Point USA's All-American Halftime Show ImplodesWhat They TriedTPUSA staged an alternative halftime show featuring Kid Rock.Marketed as a patriotic counter-program to Bad Bunny.What Actually Happened~6.1 million live viewers vs. 135+ million for the real halftime show.Widely mocked online.Criticized as boring, cringe, and painfully low-energy.Notable ReactionsZach Bryan called it “embarrassing as hell.”Lip-sync allegations didn't help.Trump didn't even watch it.Why It MattersCulture wars don't translate to ratings.Patriotism doesn't equal entertainment.ButtonThe alternative wasn't un-American — it was un-watched.SEGMENT 4Green Day Opens the Super Bowl — Fans Argue About Punk Being Too SafeWhat HappenedGreen Day performed a pre-game set with classic hits.Political edges were noticeably muted.Audience ReactionNostalgia lovers were happy.Punk fans wanted chaos and got compliance.Memes filled the gap.ContextBillie Joe Armstrong criticized ICE days earlier.The Super Bowl set stayed FCC-friendly.Why It MattersPunk on a corporate stage has limits.Rebellion hits different when approved in advance.ButtonIt looked like a bar fight where everyone apologized.SEGMENT 5Whistleblower Alleges Tulsi Gabbard Sat on NSA IntelAllegationNSA intercepted foreign intel involving a Trump ally.Tulsi Gabbard allegedly blocked normal distribution.Intel reportedly hand-delivered to the White House.Red FlagsCongress didn't see it for months.Inspector General dismissed complaint quickly.Whistleblower protection questioned.Why It MattersIntelligence flow matters.Political interference erodes trust fast.ButtonWhen intel moves sideways instead of up, accountability disappears.SEGMENT 6Winter Olympics 2026: Medals, Protests, and Political HeatWhat's HappeningProtests erupted over ICE presence at the Milan Games.U.S. officials booed at ceremonies.Athletes weighing politics vs. representation.ReactionsConfusion over ICE's role.IOC urging calm.Online backlash toward protesting athletes.Why It MattersSports are global stages now.Politics shows up whether organizers want it or not.ButtonThe snow is cold — the politics aren't.SEGMENT 7Democrat Crushes GOP in Deep-Red LouisianaResultChasity Verret Martinez wins 62–38 in a Trump +13 district.37-point swing from 2024.Outspent 3-to-1 and still dominated.PatternDemocrats overperforming in special elections.GOP expectations collapsing in real time.Why It MattersHouse majority margin is razor thin.Momentum narratives are shifting.ButtonRepublicans thought it was a layup — voters dunked on them.SEGMENT 8Special Elections Are Tilting Blue — The House Is a Jenga TowerCurrent MathGOP: 218Dems: 214Vacancies: 3What That Means3–4 flips changes everything.Every scandal, retirement, or bad week matters.Why It MattersCommittees.Investigations.Real power shifts.ButtonThis majority survives on vibes and duct tape.SEGMENT 9Ghislaine Maxwell Plays the Fifth — Then Asks for ClemencyWhat HappenedMaxwell refused to testify.Offered cooperation in exchange for clemency from Trump.ReactionBipartisan outrage.Victims' families furious.Lawmakers say it reeks of manipulation.Why It MattersAccountability keeps stopping at power.Justice shouldn't be transactional.ButtonShe invoked the Fifth — but still negotiated.SEGMENT 10Epstein Fallout: Europe Burns Careers, America ShrugsEuropeOfficials fired over post-conviction Epstein ties.Princes stripped.Diplomats gone.U.S.Minimal consequences.Hearings, statements, podcasts.Why It MattersDifferent shame thresholds.Different accountability cultures.ButtonIn Europe, Epstein files ended careers.In America, they updated bios. 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Jason talks with listeners about Lindsey Vonn's crash and injury - and the odd backlash that seems to suggest she shouldn't have been there in the first place. (Screengrab by IOC via Getty Images)

Episode 230 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on February 7, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler, Tariq Panja and Graham Dunbar at the Winter Olympics in Italy.Is Pep Guardiola consistent speaking out on wars?Ex-IOC marketing chief Michael Payne tells us why Russia should have been fined $1bn by the Olympics & why "crass" FIFA shouldn't have created Peace Prize for Trump.What Gianni Infantino's backing of Russia tell us about where the sports bans are headingEpstein scandal hits IOC during CongressHow enlarged penises to cheat became the talk of Milan Cortina GamesHow was Kirsty Coventry's first opening ceremony as IOC president?Follow the pod⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel for updates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sportunlockedpod@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlocked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/SportUnlocked ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/sportunlocked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

In this new episode of the Energy Vista Podcast, Leslie Palti-Guzman sits down with Bob McNally, Founder and President of Rapidan Energy Group and former White House energy advisor, for an insightful and candid conversation on today's oil market, great-power rivalry, and geopolitical risk.We explore why the long-dominant “peak demand” narrative is unraveling, what chronic underinvestment means for future supply, and where the world may be heading next in the boom-bust oil cycle.Key themes include: Venezuela's return to the oil map and what the US intervention really means for global supply Why energy security and affordability have displaced rapid decarbonization as top political priorities Whether US shale has reached a plateau and what that means for exports and diplomacy Growing anxiety among allies about the reliability of US LNG trade Iran risk scenarios, the vulnerability of Hormuz, and markets' complacency The politicization of energy data and why objective forecasting matters more than ever

The women's Olympic Skiathlon told the truth early.In wet, demanding conditions in Val di Fiemme, Frida Karlsson delivered a controlled, decisive performance to win gold, as she and her Swedish teammate Ebba Andersson went 1–2, with Norway's Heidi Weng in bronze-medal position in the opening distance race of the Games.This is the audio from the IOC podium press conference following the race.ac: IOC

In this episode Nicole talks with Jill Brabec, President of Nordic Combined USA, about one of the Olympics' oldest sports that still excludes women. Nordic Combined blends ski jumping and cross country skiing, requiring athletes to launch themselves down steep terrain at maximum speed, fly the length of a football field, then immediately race 5K on skinny skis. Despite being in the Olympics since 1924, women were denied entry to the 2026 Games. Jill, a Steamboat Springs ski mom turned advocate, formed a nonprofit with other parents to save the US team when funding collapsed. Her daughter Alexa trains in Norway but can't compete in the Olympics due to gender restrictions. The IOC will decide about 2030 inclusion this spring after reviewing 2026 data. Jill draws parallels to women's ski jumping, which faced identical arguments 15 years ago and is now successful. She encourages fans to watch men's Nordic Combined February 11, 17, and 19 to show viewership demand, sign the petition at nordiccombineusa.org, and follow athletes on social media. The sport features 17 World Cups for women who jump the same hills as men and train at Lake Placid, Park City, and Steamboat Springs. Families with adventurous kids can find programs starting at age 5-6 through the website.Website: nordiccombineusa.orgInstagram: @NordicCombinedUSANOTABLE QUOTES"It's really hard to see one sibling able to go to the Olympics and the other sibling not able tSki Haus makes it easy with custom boot fitting that actually changes how you ski and how you feel at the end of the day.  Located in Woburn & Framingham, MA and Tax-Free Salem, NH. Head to skihaus.com for store hours and directions.SPECIAL IN-STORE OFFERS*Purchase a boot with a custom boot fit > get a free Smartwool sock  *Come in for a boot fit on your boots > get Smartwool sock for ½ price It's time to upgrade how you travel to the mountains with Ski Butlers. Ski moms can save 20% off their reservations here https://www.skibutlers.com/portal/momtrends If your child lives for trail time and is constantly pushing limits on two wheels, we've found the summer experience that checks every box. Woodward PA's Mountain Bike Camp is redefining what an action sports camp can be — blending epic adventure with professional coaching and a whole lot of fresh air.Ski Moms can save $150 off summer camp. Use code skimoms www.woodwardpa.com/summer-camps/moun Find your perfect family-friendly mountain stay—or list your own! 

Trump, Iran oder AfD: Große Sportverbände verbitten sich politische Äußerungen von Athleten – und gehen damit eine große Gefahr ein. Den „Tagesanbruch" gibt es auch zum Nachlesen unter [t-online.de/tagesanbruch](https://www.t-online.de/tagesanbruch) Anmerkungen, Lob und Kritik gern an podcasts@t-online.de Den „Tagesanbruch“-Podcast gibt es immer montags bis freitags ab 6 Uhr zum Start in den Tag vorgelesen von einer freundlichen KI-Stimme – am Wochenende mit einer tiefgründigeren Diskussion. Verpassen Sie keine Folge und abonnieren Sie uns bei [Spotify] https://open.spotify.com/show/3v1HFmv3V3Zvp1R4BT3jlO?si=klrETGehSj2OZQ_dmB5Q9g), [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/de/podcast/t-online-tagesanbruch/id1374882499?mt=2), [Amazon Music](https://music.amazon.de/podcasts/961bad79-b3ba-4a93-9071-42e0d3cdd87f/tagesanbruch-von-t-online) oder überall sonst, wo es Podcasts gibt. Wenn Ihnen der Podcast gefällt, lassen Sie gern eine Bewertung da.

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The Olympic chair of the upcoming L.A. Games will not face an IOC investigation despite ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

pWotD Episode 3200: 2026 Winter Olympics Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 360,925 views on Wednesday, 4 February 2026 our article of the day is 2026 Winter Olympics.The 2026 Winter Olympics (Italian: Olimpiadi invernali del 2026), officially the XXV Winter Olympic Games and commonly known as Milano Cortina 2026, is an international multi-sport event taking place from 4 to 22 February 2026 at sites across Lombardy and Northeast Italy.A joint bid by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo was awarded the 2026 Winter Olympics at the 134th IOC Session in June 2019, beating another joint bid made by Stockholm and Åre, Sweden. Milano Cortina 2026 will be the first Olympic Games to be officially co-hosted by two cities; Milan will primarily host the ice events. The remaining events will be hosted in clusters around Cortina and the Valtellina and Fiemme valleys. These will mark the third Winter Olympics, and the fourth Olympics overall, to be hosted by Italy; Cortina d'Ampezzo previously hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics.The 2026 Games will feature the debut of ski mountaineering as a Winter Olympic event and will be the first Olympic Games under the IOC presidency of Kirsty Coventry.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:45 UTC on Thursday, 5 February 2026.For the full current version of the article, see 2026 Winter Olympics on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Matthew.

Is fasted running sabotaging your performance? Are you accidentally under-eating on your hardest training days? This week, we break down the seven most common nutrition mistakes runners make, from calorie restriction at the wrong time to blindly copying elite protocols, and explain why the science says you probably need to eat more, not less.We cover why your gut issues might actually be a training problem, not a food problem. We talk about why "clean eating" is often just restriction in disguise. And we explain why doing what Kipchoge does probably isn't what you should be doing.Plus, we answer listener questions on accountability and whether high-carb fueling causes diabetes (spoiler: it doesn't). And Coach James Nance joins to talk about coaching multi-sport athletes, helping runners recover from overtraining, and his TrainingPeaks hot take that might surprise you.In this episode:Why restricting calories on training days backfiresThe truth about fasted running and morning workoutsHow to actually fix gut issues during exerciseWhy "clean eating" can become problematicWhat 90-120g of carbs per hour actually means for recreational runnersHow to evaluate nutrition advice and follow the moneyStudies and resources mentioned are linked below.Get involved: Join our Foothills coaching community—one-on-one coach access, twice-monthly roundtables, and a supportive crew of runners. $10/month with code FOOTHILLS10 at microcosm-coaching.com.Questions? microcosmcoaching@gmail.comREFERENCES:Burke, L. M., Ross, M. L., Garvican-Lewis, L. A., Welvaert, M., Heikura, I. A., Forbes, S. G., Mirtschin, J. G., Cato, L. E., Strobel, N., Sharma, A. P., & Hawley, J. A. (2017). Low carbohydrate, high fat diet impairs exercise economy and negates the performance benefit from intensified training in elite race walkers. Journal of Physiology, 595(9), 2785–2807.Costa, R. J. S., Hoffman, M. D., & Stellingwerff, T. (2019). Considerations for ultra-endurance activities: Part 1 – Nutrition. Research in Sports Medicine, 27(2), 166–181.Cox, G. R., Clark, S. A., Cox, A. J., Halson, S. L., Hargreaves, M., Hawley, J. A., Jeacocke, N., Snow, R. J., Yeo, W. K., & Burke, L. M. (2010). Daily training with high carbohydrate availability increases exogenous carbohydrate oxidation during endurance cycling. Journal of Applied Physiology, 109(1), 126–134.Loucks, A. B., & Thuma, J. R. (2003). Luteinizing hormone pulsatility is disrupted at a threshold of energy availability in regularly menstruating women. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 88(1), 297–311.Melin, A. K., Heikura, I. A., Tenforde, A., & Mountjoy, M. (2019). Energy availability in athletics: Health, performance, and physique. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 29(2), 152–164.Mountjoy, M., Ackerman, K. E., Bailey, D. M., Burke, L. M., Constantini, N., Hackney, A. C., Heikura, I. A., Melin, A., Pensgaard, A. M., Stellingwerff, T., Sundgot-Borgen, J. K., Torstveit, M. K., Jacobsen, A. U., Verhagen, E., Budgett, R., Engebretsen, L., & Erdener, U. (2023). 2023 International Olympic Committee's (IOC) consensus statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). British Journal of Sports Medicine, 57(17), 1073–1098.

Annika Malacinski is one of the top names in US Nordic Combined. Get ready for a seriously real (and honestly pretty funny) chat about all things Nordic Combined - especially the wild ride it's on when it comes to women's equality and the drama around being cut from the Olympics.The crew doesn't hold back - they dig into the behind-the-scenes scandals, the “gray zones” of ski jumping rules, and what it feels like to see your sport losing its Olympic spot. Annika Malacinski opens up about her journey, the struggle for support and visibility, and why simply loving your sport sometimes isn't enough. Plus, you'll hear the group's spicy takes on the IOC, creative (but maybe a little crazy) protest ideas, and why watching and talking about Nordic Combined actually makes a difference.

Zwischen Cortina 1956 und Cortina 2026 sind 70 Jahre vergangen – sieben Jahrzehnte, in denen sich die Olympischen Spiele rasant entwickelt haben. Immer schneller, weiter, höher: Die Olympischen Spiele sorgen für sportliche Höchstleistungen, für Emotionen, sind populär. Die Sommer- wie Winterspiele haben sich längst als Grossereignis etabliert , was aber nicht nur Vorteile mit sich bringt. Sportstätten, die nicht mehr gebraucht werden, die Finanzierung, die für die Austragungsorte aus dem Ruder läuft, auf der anderen Seite das IOC, das mit Fernsehrechten und Sponsoring gewaltige Einnahmen generiert. Und dann immer wieder die Politik, welche die Spiele mitbestimmt, obwohl sie unpolitisch sein wollen. Die Entwicklung der Spiele – im Guten wie im Schlechten – ist das Thema in Episode 2. In der Episode zu hören: Kirstin Hallmann, Institut für Sportökonomie und Sportmanagement der Deutschen Sporthochschule Köln Quellen und Literatur: Recherche und Archive SRF https://www.olympics.com/de/olympic-games How Tommie Smith's 1968 Olympics protest shook the world - BBC News

Today we are joined by Luiz Guilherme Burlamaqui, author of The Making of Global FIFA: Cold War Politics and the Rise of João Havelange to the FIFA Presidency, 1950-1974 (De Gruyter, 2023). This book was previously published in Portuguese as A Dança das Cadeiras a eleição de João Havelange à presidenência da FIFA (1950-1974). In our conversation, we discussed João Havelange's rise to FIFA's presidency, how the FIFA leader crafted his own legacy, and the difficulties of publishing work in translation. In The Making of Global FIFA, Burlamaqui argues that while Havelange was the FIFA president that signed the first deal with Coca Cola, his election was not a radical departure from “pure” football into commercialization. Far from a tale of British stiffness and Brazilian flexibility, Burlamaqui shows a longer and interconnected history of FIFA's global expansion. Former FIFA president Stanley Rous was less conservative than critics alleged. Havelange was more conservative than many assumed, happy to work with entrenched forces across the political and sporting worlds. Burlamaqui conducted extensive archival research in Brazil, the UK, and at FIFA and the IOC in Switzerland. His compelling argument demonstrates the contingency of Havelange's rise. His success was tied intimately to the domestic politics of the military regime and diplomatic efforts of Brazil in the 1970s. He was also the beneficiary of global forces: the Cold War, decolonization, and the growing resistance to racial oppression. Unlike many other sports scholars, Burlamaqui also argues that what happened on the field mattered: Havelange relied on the field prowess of the seleção. The book proceeds chronologically. The first chapter shines a new light on FIFA President Stanley Rous. Rous steered FIFA from the middle – between the conservatism of Swiss Ernst Thommen and the radicalism of the Yugoslavian Mihailo Andrejevic. Burlamaqui thus characterizes Rous' tenure as setting the stage for Havelange's globalization. Chapters 2 and 3 offer biographical examinations of Havelange and situate his personal history into the broader story of Brazil and the globe. His rise in Brazil's sportocracy was not simple: he served on both the Brazilian Olympic Committee and the Brazilian Sports Confederation. In the latter, he was heavily criticized for Brazil's failure at the 1966 World Cup. Yet Havelange benefitted from the interplay between the Brazilian business and military communities during the military regime (1964-1985). In preparation for the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, Havelange developed a “Mexico Plan” and gambled his success on a seleção victory. When the national team delivered and raised the Jules Rimet for the third time, Havelange cemented his position. Chapter 4 is the crux of the book, where Burlamaqui shows how decolonization, ideas about development, and the myth of Brazilian racial equality intersected to make the Brazilain sportocrat a strong candidate for FIFA's 1974 Presidential election. Havelange campaigned with the support of his allies at home and abroad. He sold a particular vision of Brazil: a model of developed decolonization that was charting a third path between the United States and the Soviet Union. He appealed especially to FIFA officials from the “Third World”, sending emissaries to Africa and Asia, and even allegedly helping to pay off some of their FIFA dues to win their votes. In chapter 5, Burlamaqui explains who voted for Havelange. Havelange mobilized support from new FIFA countries, benefiting from the rise of China, the support of the communist bloc, and the disunity of Europe. Burlamaqui's deeply researched and convincing account opens new avenues for research into sports bureaucrats. The Making of Global FIFA: Cold War Politics and the Rise of João Havelange to the FIFA Presidency, 1950-1974 will be of interest to scholars interested in global football, FIFA, and sports diplomacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Today we are joined by Luiz Guilherme Burlamaqui, author of The Making of Global FIFA: Cold War Politics and the Rise of João Havelange to the FIFA Presidency, 1950-1974 (De Gruyter, 2023). This book was previously published in Portuguese as A Dança das Cadeiras a eleição de João Havelange à presidenência da FIFA (1950-1974). In our conversation, we discussed João Havelange's rise to FIFA's presidency, how the FIFA leader crafted his own legacy, and the difficulties of publishing work in translation. In The Making of Global FIFA, Burlamaqui argues that while Havelange was the FIFA president that signed the first deal with Coca Cola, his election was not a radical departure from “pure” football into commercialization. Far from a tale of British stiffness and Brazilian flexibility, Burlamaqui shows a longer and interconnected history of FIFA's global expansion. Former FIFA president Stanley Rous was less conservative than critics alleged. Havelange was more conservative than many assumed, happy to work with entrenched forces across the political and sporting worlds. Burlamaqui conducted extensive archival research in Brazil, the UK, and at FIFA and the IOC in Switzerland. His compelling argument demonstrates the contingency of Havelange's rise. His success was tied intimately to the domestic politics of the military regime and diplomatic efforts of Brazil in the 1970s. He was also the beneficiary of global forces: the Cold War, decolonization, and the growing resistance to racial oppression. Unlike many other sports scholars, Burlamaqui also argues that what happened on the field mattered: Havelange relied on the field prowess of the seleção. The book proceeds chronologically. The first chapter shines a new light on FIFA President Stanley Rous. Rous steered FIFA from the middle – between the conservatism of Swiss Ernst Thommen and the radicalism of the Yugoslavian Mihailo Andrejevic. Burlamaqui thus characterizes Rous' tenure as setting the stage for Havelange's globalization. Chapters 2 and 3 offer biographical examinations of Havelange and situate his personal history into the broader story of Brazil and the globe. His rise in Brazil's sportocracy was not simple: he served on both the Brazilian Olympic Committee and the Brazilian Sports Confederation. In the latter, he was heavily criticized for Brazil's failure at the 1966 World Cup. Yet Havelange benefitted from the interplay between the Brazilian business and military communities during the military regime (1964-1985). In preparation for the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, Havelange developed a “Mexico Plan” and gambled his success on a seleção victory. When the national team delivered and raised the Jules Rimet for the third time, Havelange cemented his position. Chapter 4 is the crux of the book, where Burlamaqui shows how decolonization, ideas about development, and the myth of Brazilian racial equality intersected to make the Brazilain sportocrat a strong candidate for FIFA's 1974 Presidential election. Havelange campaigned with the support of his allies at home and abroad. He sold a particular vision of Brazil: a model of developed decolonization that was charting a third path between the United States and the Soviet Union. He appealed especially to FIFA officials from the “Third World”, sending emissaries to Africa and Asia, and even allegedly helping to pay off some of their FIFA dues to win their votes. In chapter 5, Burlamaqui explains who voted for Havelange. Havelange mobilized support from new FIFA countries, benefiting from the rise of China, the support of the communist bloc, and the disunity of Europe. Burlamaqui's deeply researched and convincing account opens new avenues for research into sports bureaucrats. The Making of Global FIFA: Cold War Politics and the Rise of João Havelange to the FIFA Presidency, 1950-1974 will be of interest to scholars interested in global football, FIFA, and sports diplomacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports

Today we are joined by Luiz Guilherme Burlamaqui, author of The Making of Global FIFA: Cold War Politics and the Rise of João Havelange to the FIFA Presidency, 1950-1974 (De Gruyter, 2023). This book was previously published in Portuguese as A Dança das Cadeiras a eleição de João Havelange à presidenência da FIFA (1950-1974). In our conversation, we discussed João Havelange's rise to FIFA's presidency, how the FIFA leader crafted his own legacy, and the difficulties of publishing work in translation. In The Making of Global FIFA, Burlamaqui argues that while Havelange was the FIFA president that signed the first deal with Coca Cola, his election was not a radical departure from “pure” football into commercialization. Far from a tale of British stiffness and Brazilian flexibility, Burlamaqui shows a longer and interconnected history of FIFA's global expansion. Former FIFA president Stanley Rous was less conservative than critics alleged. Havelange was more conservative than many assumed, happy to work with entrenched forces across the political and sporting worlds. Burlamaqui conducted extensive archival research in Brazil, the UK, and at FIFA and the IOC in Switzerland. His compelling argument demonstrates the contingency of Havelange's rise. His success was tied intimately to the domestic politics of the military regime and diplomatic efforts of Brazil in the 1970s. He was also the beneficiary of global forces: the Cold War, decolonization, and the growing resistance to racial oppression. Unlike many other sports scholars, Burlamaqui also argues that what happened on the field mattered: Havelange relied on the field prowess of the seleção. The book proceeds chronologically. The first chapter shines a new light on FIFA President Stanley Rous. Rous steered FIFA from the middle – between the conservatism of Swiss Ernst Thommen and the radicalism of the Yugoslavian Mihailo Andrejevic. Burlamaqui thus characterizes Rous' tenure as setting the stage for Havelange's globalization. Chapters 2 and 3 offer biographical examinations of Havelange and situate his personal history into the broader story of Brazil and the globe. His rise in Brazil's sportocracy was not simple: he served on both the Brazilian Olympic Committee and the Brazilian Sports Confederation. In the latter, he was heavily criticized for Brazil's failure at the 1966 World Cup. Yet Havelange benefitted from the interplay between the Brazilian business and military communities during the military regime (1964-1985). In preparation for the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, Havelange developed a “Mexico Plan” and gambled his success on a seleção victory. When the national team delivered and raised the Jules Rimet for the third time, Havelange cemented his position. Chapter 4 is the crux of the book, where Burlamaqui shows how decolonization, ideas about development, and the myth of Brazilian racial equality intersected to make the Brazilain sportocrat a strong candidate for FIFA's 1974 Presidential election. Havelange campaigned with the support of his allies at home and abroad. He sold a particular vision of Brazil: a model of developed decolonization that was charting a third path between the United States and the Soviet Union. He appealed especially to FIFA officials from the “Third World”, sending emissaries to Africa and Asia, and even allegedly helping to pay off some of their FIFA dues to win their votes. In chapter 5, Burlamaqui explains who voted for Havelange. Havelange mobilized support from new FIFA countries, benefiting from the rise of China, the support of the communist bloc, and the disunity of Europe. Burlamaqui's deeply researched and convincing account opens new avenues for research into sports bureaucrats. The Making of Global FIFA: Cold War Politics and the Rise of João Havelange to the FIFA Presidency, 1950-1974 will be of interest to scholars interested in global football, FIFA, and sports diplomacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Episode 575 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Jon Miller, the President, Acquisitions & Partnership for NBC Sports. Miller previously served as President of Programming for NBC Sports and has been an executive at the company for multiple decades. In this podcast, Miller discusses what being the president of acquisitions and partnerships means for a major sports media content provider; why the bubble has yet to burst for Tier I sports rights; how he was responsible for bringing in Michael Jordan as a special contributor on NBC's NBA coverage; how long Jordan might do it; why cutting NBC's most recent deal with the IOC for $3 billion was worth it for Comcast NBCUniversal; the importance of Peacock for future Olympics; his  negotiations over the years with the Premier League; NBC's interest in a couple of Premier League games one day opening the season in the U.S.; if Miller is worried about the competition for the next round of Premier League rights; why he thinks women's volleyball has massive growth ahead and why rugby should be bigger in the U.S; advice for young people who want in the business and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices