Top Moments When Sports Collided With Politics in 2024

From presidential campaign rhetoric and endorsements to men in female sports, 2024 has been an eventful year for the intersection of politics and sports. Expect the connection between the political and sports arenas to continue in 2025, especially with President-elect Donald Trump back in the White House. “I don’t see much change. I could see how sports league champions might not go to the White House again, especially in the NBA,” conservative commentator Chris Tremoglie told The Epoch Times. “I would say probably only the NBA and maybe WNBA. I think other leagues would go.” Below are the top sports and politics stories from the past year....