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Economy

EuroLeague’s €3.2bn Moment Meets NBA Pressure

European basketball’s biggest story today is not only on the court. Fresh reporting on Tuesday says the EuroLeague and its licensed clubs are now valued at more than €3.2 billion,…

24 March 2026 · 4 min read

Buddhism

Eileen Gu and Buddhism: Letting Go in the Limelight

A single, understated line from a social-media Q&A—“I recently embraced Buddhism”—took on new weight amid Olympic scrutiny and a moment of grief after gold. In the high-velocity world of elite…

26 February 2026 · 4 min read

International

IOC faces backlash over Berlin 1936 Olympic T-shirt

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is facing criticism after a T-shirt featuring design elements linked to the 1936 Berlin Olympics appeared in official Olympic online stores and quickly sold out.…

17 February 2026 · 4 min read

Europe

Milano Cortina 2026: the Winter Olympics so far

Summary: One week into the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics (6–22 February), the Games have already delivered tight medal races, breakout champions, and a distinctive “spread-out” Italian geography—moving the spotlight…

12 February 2026 · 4 min read

International

Russia plans another World Cup in 2026

With the 2026 World Cup, to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada, approaching, Russia is exploring the possibility of organizing its own parallel international tournament for national…

18 December 2025 · 2 min read