The hottest Sports politics Substack posts right now

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It was a good day in New Zealand yesterday, Friday 24th November.

A B’Old Woman • 519 implied HN points • 24 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Sports politics
  1. New Zealand's new government is starting to change school curriculums to focus more on academics and less on gender ideology. This means less emphasis on topics around gender and sexuality for students.
  2. Sporting policies are changing to ensure fair competition, which means only biological women will compete in women's sports. This is a response to concerns about men participating in women's categories.
  3. The new government is also taking steps to protect free speech by rejecting hate speech laws and ensuring universities maintain free speech policies. This shows a commitment to open discussions and diverse viewpoints.

How LSU Landed Lane Kiffin: Private Jets, Politics, and a Record-Breaking $91 Million Contract

Huddle Up • 26 implied HN points • 01 Dec 25
🎾 Sports Sports politics
  1. LSU signed Lane Kiffin to a record $91 million contract that is very coach-friendly, featuring an 80% buyout and no offset language.
  2. The governor had pushed for performance-based, market-resetting contracts to limit payouts, but the actual deal ignored that plan and gave coaches more leverage instead.
  3. Politics, secret private flights, and a high-powered agent played big roles in the hiring, helping Kiffin get terms that even beat Brian Kelly’s package.

Gulf and Golf Wars

Diane Francis • 339 implied HN points • 13 Jun 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Sports politics
  1. Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, is influencing global politics and sports, using his power and money to gain respect and support from the U.S.
  2. President Biden is in a tough position, needing Saudi Arabia's help to lower gas prices and secure oil, especially as tensions rise with Russia and China.
  3. Phil Mickelson's involvement in a Saudi-backed golf tour highlights how sports can be used to improve a country's image, despite serious human rights issues.

ESG is Destroying Formula 1

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 39 implied HN points • 25 Jul 23
🎾 Sports Sports politics
  1. Incorporating woke ideology into high-precision industries like Formula 1 can risk diminishing performance and value.
  2. Formula 1 is facing challenges with ESG initiatives that could impact its commercial viability, like reducing track action affecting spectator interest.
  3. The clash between the excellence of Formula 1 and the ideological interference of ESG initiatives poses a significant threat to the sport's future.

The Journey of Alistair Brownlee

The Healthtech Initiative • 2 implied HN points • 12 Jul 23
🎾 Sports Sports politics
  1. Alistair Brownlee emphasizes the importance of balance and variety in exercise routines for health and performance.
  2. Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in an athlete's health and fitness journey.
  3. Alistair Brownlee expands his influence beyond athletics, investing in health and fitness startups to foster a wider community engaged in physical fitness.
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