Football was introduced to the country by U.S. soldiers after World War II, but interests soared when the N.F.L. played its first regular-season game there last year.
Tag: Athletics and Sports
Victoria, Australia, Backs Out as Host of 2026 Commonwealth Games
The state of Victoria cited budget issues in deciding not to stage the multisports competition, originally known as the British Empire Games, raising questions about the event’s fading prestige.
Deadnaming Children Would Be Allowed Under School Policy
The leader of New Brunswick, Canada, is pushing his province to roll back a rule that required teachers to use a child’s preferred name and pronouns.
Deadnaming Children Would Be Allowed Under School Policy
The leader of New Brunswick, Canada, is pushing his province to roll back a rule that required teachers to use a child’s preferred name and pronouns.
Man Who Questioned Gender of Girl, 9, Spurs Outrage
A track and field event in British Columbia has engendered debate about transphobia in Canada.
What It Takes to Be Top Dog Judge
For these canine experts, an invitation to pick the winners of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is an honor — and a serious responsibility.
Indian Olympians Persist in Demanding Arrest of Wrestling Chief
Athletes vow to continue a protest after a clash with the police, saying politicians are covering for an official accused of sexually harassing female wrestlers.
In an Indian Village, Cultivating Girls’ Big-League Dreams
A new $500 million women’s cricket league is offering the kind of opportunities that never existed before in India. The girls of one Punjab village are ready.
The Yankees Cap Goes Viral in Brazil: ‘Is It Basketball?’
The New York Yankees logo is everywhere in Brazil. What it means, however, is up for interpretation.
Old Skills, New Rewards
There are so many good reasons to return to hobbies and activities that gave us joy when we were younger, as these reader stories show.