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Politics: When the game never ends, and the score is anyone’s guess
#sport
Politics: When the game never ends, and the score is anyone’s guess
Politicians in sports are a beautiful disaster, like watching a three-legged race where everyone insists on being in charge. You’ve got them showing up to a soccer match in loafers, arguing with the ref about “voter intent” when they miss a goal. One guy filibusters the game by holding the ball and giving a speech on infrastructure, while another forms a committee to investigate why he wasn’t passed to. Meanwhile, the coach is just trying to explain offside without triggering a parliamentary debate. It's less about winning the game and more about spinning the loss into a campaign ad: “I didn’t score, but I fought hard for every inch of that turf—just like I’ll fight for you.”
Transgender Fencer's Boycott Costs Her College Team Spot After Refusing to Compete Against Female Opponent
- Wednesday, 09 April 2025
Wagner College fencer Redmond Sullivan was set to compete against Stephanie Turner at the Cherry Blossom Open when Turner refused to face her, taking a knee and earning a disqualification. As a result, Turner is no longer on Wagner's team. When Turner refused to compete against Sullivan, she said "I am sorry. I have a lot of love and respect for you, but I will not fence you." USA Fencing stated that Turner's disqualification was due to her decision to decline an eligible opponent, despite strongly defending transgender inclusion in the sport.
