Eighty-nine years have passed since the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.

@adamcrafton.bsky.social on how Germany has grappled with its history through sport ⤵️
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In nearby Evanston, Mayor Daniel Biss says:“It is not easy to explain how our brain chemistry has changed. We don’t leave our homes without a whistle anymore in Evanston"

Chicago cafes have info sheets stuck to coffee machines entitled "Know Your Rights"

www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...

Also interesting; FIFA received complaints about an alleged failure to provide for freedom of religion, which included a lack of prayer rooms in stadiums. www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

Other complaints included: 20 or more for extreme heat, discrimination and accessibility issues, as well as a dozen workers rights complaints, 5 harassment and 4 each for freedom of speech and excessive use of force.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

DHS describe these reports as “another case of fear mongering”, in a statement to @theathletic.com FIFA say they were told by White House Task Force that ICE were not enforcing around CWC.

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Did you get through?

In what world is that the sole alternative?

In a direct challenge to FIFA, Mamdani says: “FIFA is using dynamic pricing for ticket sales. They can raise prices, in real time, depending on how much profit they think they can make off of us”

Full story @theathleticfc.bsky.social

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GST and Winners Alliance continue to insist they believe in the idea and are seeking further funding. The full remarkable inside story as a track legend scrambles to salvage his reputation and his league. www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...

Further big payments owed to multiple contractors, facilities and World Athletics (for use of rights and rankings). GST has cut members of exec team and reduced staff pay. www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...

Even now, the only money paid out by GST to athletes is promotional fees from Jamaica; prize money still not paid, and all fees for Miami and Philly not paid. Some agents considering legal action, others more patient. www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...