Tag: sport

‘Clean air doesn’t come for free’: The Champion Runner Hitting the Streets for Bernie
Ultramarathon athlete Clare Gallagher has developed a global reputation for both her dominance in the sport and her environmental campaigning. She talked to Callum Cant about why she'll be eschewing European races this year to devote more time to canvassing for Bernie Sanders.
What Does England’s Cricket World Cup Win Have to Do With Neoliberalism?
On Sunday the England mens’ cricket team made history by winning the World Cup at Lords in London. But for most of the past month, you could have been forgiven for not knowing the World Cup was happening - let alone that this country was hosting it. David Wearing explains why.
How Madrid’s Fascist Ultras are Getting Away With Murder (Literally)
On Sunday 30 November, fascist ultras belonging to La Liga champions Atletico Madrid beat a Deportivo de La Coruna fan to death. The victim was a member of the Galician nationalist and anti-fascist ultras group Riazon Blues. Now the state is using the murder to justify an attack on leftists.
11 Sports Personalities Who Embraced Their Political Convictions
Football legend Eric Cantona became the buzz of social media last week after he was snapped supporting striking Ritzy cinema staff in Hackney. By no means the first sports personality to wear his political credentials on his sleeve, here are a few more.

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