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Fifty years on, Matthews and Collett are owed an apology for their Olympic expulsion

The Americans’ actions at the 1972 Games had echoes of Tommie Smith and John Carlos. But today their story has been largely forgotten

The Guardian - US · Sep 7, 2022

Nick Kyrgios brings out the worst in both sides of the tennis divide during Wimbledon campaign

On his way to reaching the semifinals at a major for the first time, Nick Kyrgios has again polarised tennis fans and the public with his performances at Wimbledon, writes Russell Jackson.

ABC News · Jul 7, 2022

Commentary: The collisions between sports and politics underscore our need for tolerance of dissent

The intersection of sports and politics has occasionally been fraught with controversy. Amid the civil rights movement, Muhammad Ali was briefly banned from boxing for his stance on the Vietnam War. Tommie Smith and John Carlos were subject to significant criticism for raising their fists in a salute to Black…

Chicago Tribune · Jun 16, 2022