international sports
What It's Like For American Players Trying To Make Careers In The Korean Baseball League
The U.S. isn't the only country that loves baseball, or the only place where ballplayers can make a living. But playing in Korea offers challenges beyond the game.
The Fight To Save Women's Basketball In Brazil From Itself
It wasn't so long ago that Brazil's women's basketball team was one of the best in the world. But, as Rio 2016 approaches, it all appears to be falling apart.
FIVB's Shameful Silence on Volleyball in Iran
Iran has banned women from attending men's volleyball matches since 2012, yet the International Volleyball Federation still awards the country with the privilege of hosting its events. Now Human Rights Watch is demanding change.
The Olympic Games Must Be Held in Vancouver, Washington
Boston did not want the 2024 Summer Olympics. But there is an American city—a smallish and wildly under-equipped city—that's more than ready for the challenge.
Some Notes On Watching Cuba's Best Baseball Players In Suburban Toronto
Seemingly, the only people that took the baseball portion of the Pan Am Games seriously, apart from the Ajax chamber of commerce, was the Cuban Baseball Federation.