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Women in technology
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Paid maternity leave in tennis courtesy of Saudi Arabia DW 03/07/2025

Women tennis players can now take paid maternity leave for 12 months, a historic milestone funded by Saudi Arabia.
fromVG247
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Geoguessr pulls out of the Esports World Cup following mass protest from map creators and community alike

fromVG247
10 months ago
Startup companies

"If you're going to expect to be involved in the culture, you need to become part of the culture" Evo general manager speaks on growing Saudi presence in the FGC

fromVG247
4 months ago
Video games

Saudi-owned SNK's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will, shockingly, take a spot at Saudi-owned Esports World Cup this year

Women in technology
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Paid maternity leave in tennis courtesy of Saudi Arabia DW 03/07/2025

Women tennis players can now take paid maternity leave for 12 months, a historic milestone funded by Saudi Arabia.
fromVG247
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Geoguessr pulls out of the Esports World Cup following mass protest from map creators and community alike

fromVG247
10 months ago
Startup companies

"If you're going to expect to be involved in the culture, you need to become part of the culture" Evo general manager speaks on growing Saudi presence in the FGC

fromVG247
4 months ago
Video games

Saudi-owned SNK's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will, shockingly, take a spot at Saudi-owned Esports World Cup this year

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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Authoritarian-friendly Fifa fest shows why next year's World Cup must be boycotted | Byline Heba Gowayed and Nicholas Occhiuto

International sporting events serve as cultural branding opportunities for their hosts, but authoritarian regimes use them for sportswashing, hiding human rights violations behind a veneer of entertainment.
Soccer (FIFA)
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Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

PSG's Champions League win was thrilling. It was still sportswashing | Jonathan Wilson

PSG's Champions League victory represents a triumph for youth and strategic vision over mere celebrity in football.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

PSG's Champions League win was thrilling. It was still sportswashing | Jonathan Wilson

PSG's Champions League victory represents a triumph for youth and strategic vision over mere celebrity in football.
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fromVG247
3 months ago

Top Street Fighter 6 competitor ChrisCCH declines qualification spot for Saudi-owned Esports World Cup due to "the nature in which the event is funded and managed"

I have decided to decline the EWC qualification spot that I earned through the SFL world finals. I gave this decision a lot of thought and ultimately decided that, due to the nature in which the event is funded and managed, I do not feel comfortable participating in it.
SF politics
Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

History for Newcastle as they Burn bright at Wembley Football Weekly

Newcastle claimed the Carabao Cup, their first major trophy since 1955, outperforming Liverpool.
Dan Burn was a standout player, scoring and lifting the trophy.
Discussing ownership and sportswashing remains an important, yet tricky topic.
The Premier League race continues to heat up with surprising results.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Coe targets Musk and Zuckerberg talks over pond life' abuse of female athletes

Sebastian Coe aims to protect female athletes from online abuse and will push for urgent collaboration with tech leaders if elected IOC president.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Arsenal, PSG and Bayern urged to end Visit Rwanda deals

The DRC urges major football clubs to terminate sponsorships with Visit Rwanda amid a humanitarian crisis linked to Rwandan actions in the region.
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