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U.S. Soccer Cancels Open Cup for Second Straight Year, Sets 2022 Plan Author: Brian Straus Publish date: Jul 20, 2021 The U.S. Soccer Federation on Tuesday confirmed the cancellation of the 2021 U.S. Open Cup— it was postponed in April —and unveiled the schedule for the 2022 edition, which will mark the return of the…

It’s Really Time to Envision the End for Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay The quarterback and team are still dancing around the issues, as another leak hints this really is the end. Author: Conor Orr Publish date: Jul 20, 2021 Because professional football contract negotiations must follow a complicated dance played through anonymous national media…

International construction unions and professional footballers are working together on efforts to improve the fundamental rights and freedoms for migrant workers in Qatar in the lead up to the FIFA 2022 World Cup. The three-year cooperation deal between the Building and Woodworkers’ International (BWI) and the global players’ union FIFPRO, representing professional footballers, was announced…

As an economic historian who edited a well-received book on entrepreneurship in Africa, the introduction to which argues for the recognition of distinct African entrepreneurial traditions and innovations, I find the case of Obi Cubana (Chief Obinna Iyiegbu) quite fascinating. The fascination grows when one looks beyond the visuals coming out of the funeral in…

Nesta Challengesis today announcing the launch of the Afri-Plastics Challenge ( http://Afri-Plastics.Challenges.org ). The Challenge will involve a public competition that will reward the best solutions from across sub-Saharan Africa to addressing marine plastic waste in developing countries in a way that promotes gender equality and empowerment of women and girls.