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The Bravery of Kilmar Ábrego García vs. the Barbarism of Donald Trump

The husband, father, and union worker from Maryland is risking indefinite incarceration in Uganda to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves.

Letter From DC: Goodbye to John Wall, Hello to Celebrating His Rebel Spirit

The former Washington Wizards point guard retires from the NBA, but the anti-Trump protests embody his swaggy defiance.

The Dangers and Absurdities of Trump’s DC Occupation

Trump compels his followers to endorse obvious lies. It’s accelerating the country’s descent into authoritarianism.

What Would Roberto Clemente Do?

The right fielder would want the baseball players’ union to fight the Trump administration’s campaign of terror against immigrants and their families.

Hulk Hogan Was a Racist, Liar, and Scab

In the 1980s, the professional wrestler portrayed himself as an all-American hero—but he was really a “jabroni” the entire time.

Amid Epstein Chaos, Trump Turns to Football to Distract and Dehumanize

Trump is calling for the Washington Commanders to change their name back to a racial slur.

The New DC Football Stadium Is a Bad Deal—Plus, Little League Magic

It’s an all-new Edge of Sports.

FIFA Is Abusing Its Players to Keep Authoritarians Happy

While players are forced to endure extreme heat in this summer’s World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino is cozying up to power.

It’s Not Antisemitic to Say That Israel Is Responsible for the Unfolding Genocide in Gaza

The contention that the US is in the driver’s seat with Israel the “cop on the beat” is an old and musty one from the 1990s that has not aged well.

Emergency NBA Finals Pod! Why Achilles Tears Matter! Or Do They?

On this BREAKING edition of Edge of Sports, Arya Shirazi joins the show to talk about the NBA Finals.