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 Examining the phenomenon of nationalism in the world of sport, this collection of new essays identifies moments when athletes became national symbols throug

After Natalie Maines of The Dixie Chicks expressed her opposition to the Iraq War and President Bush in a country music concert, she was told to "shut up and si

This collection of essays is the third iteration in a series of publications dealing with Olympic studies that initially developed out of the tripartite relatio

The history of regional sporting events in 20th- century Asia yields insights into Western and Asian perspectives on what defines modern Asia, and can be read a

It is said the champions of the ancient Olympic Games received a crown of olive leaves, symbolizing a divine blessing from Nike, the winged goddess of victory.