Both Olympic Golds, But Unequal Celebration

Written by SST Contributor Hodari P.T. Brown In a historic sweep at the 2026 Winter Olympics, both the U.S. men’s and women’s hockey teams captured gold medals. It was a rare and remarkable achievement. Yet the response from the nation’s highest office revealed how deeply sexism still runs in American sports and society. During a post-victory phone call with the men’s team, President Donald Trump congratulated them and invited them to attend the State of the Union. In that same exchange, he remarked that he would also have to invite…

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Nike ends partnership with Hockey Canada

Afte two decades, Nike has severed ties with Hockey Canada. Nike is no longer a sponsor of Hockey Canada,” a company statement issued Monday said.  “We will continue to provide on-ice product for Hockey Canada athletes as part of our partnership with the International Ice Hockey Federation, but our individual partnership with the federation has ended.” Hockey Canada issued this statement Monday: “Hockey Canada is appreciative of the longstanding partnership we had with Nike for over two decades and respects their decision not to continue as a Hockey Canada partner Hockey…

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