The days of governing bodies having it all their own way are disappearing as fans, clubs, former players, even nations who have not traditionally been dominant in global sport are challenging the status quo and demanding a slice of the action.
Apr 2021
The Politics of Sports: Manga, Patriotism, and the Tokyo Olympics
We sit down with the Los Angeles Times sports columnist, Dylan Hernández, to talk about how sports acts as a catalyst to soft power using Japan as a case study. We dive into a variety of issues surrounding sports in international relations, including the Tokyo Olympics with host ... Show More
26m 49s
Sep 2019
World Athletics Champs Preview: The Science of Heat / Doping Scandals / Who To Watch / The State of T&F
The World Athletics Championships takes place in Doha from September 27 to October 6 and handling heat, hopefully, will the major talking point. From midnight marathons to air conditioned stadiums to the best way to stay cool, we tackle the science of heat in athletic performance ... Show More
1h 13m