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Jul
24
2026
Donald Trump appears in a split-panel scene juxtaposing a soccer victory celebration against a missile strike on Iran. The image responds to ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran during the summer of 2026, where military posturing and personal political theater intersect. The editorial position frames the juxtaposition as evidence of reckless self-promotion overriding substantive foreign policy decisions.
Jul
21
2026
Lionel Messi appears with a broken World Cup trophy in a depiction tied to Argentina's 2026 tournament performance. The image captures the star player examining the damaged hardware following the team's results. It underscores the challenges of defending a title amid high expectations for the national side.
Jun
8
2026
A bear mascot dressed in a football jersey labeled In-Da-Ana Bears holds a sign reading Chicago Team Moving To Hammond. The image, dated June 26 2026, depicts the Chicago Bears in the context of a possible relocation to Hammond Indiana. The bear also wears a cap with a C emblem and grips a marker.
Feb
25
2026
Graeme MacKay's cartoon parodies Michelangelo's Creation of Adam, with Auston Matthews as the reaching figure in a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey marked 34 and Team USA medal, extending toward Wayne Gretzky in a suit with Kings 99 pin. Above Gretzky floats a MAGA banner alongside caricatures of Donald Trump and Kash Patel. Below, Brady Tkachuk in jersey 7 falls away with a medal. The title 'The Creation of Auston' underscores themes of Hockey, Politics, Identity, Allegiance, and Legacy, blending Sports with satirical commentary on American ties in Canadian icons.
Nov
18
2025
A political cartoon depicts an older sports fan watching television coverage of college basketball player Ace Jones entering the transfer portal. The fan, seated with a team pennant marked M, reacts with a thought bubble stating that kids today have no brand loyalty. The scene highlights ongoing discussions in college athletics about player movement between schools and shifting fan expectations around team allegiance. The image was created by Harley Schwadron and dated November 18, 2025.
Sep
16
2022
On September 16, 2022, a political cartoon by Dave Whamond illustrates Sen. Lindsey Graham's recent proposal for a nationwide 15-week abortion ban as an own goal in soccer. The image shows Graham in uniform running away from a goal where the ball labeled Abortion Ban has entered the net. Other figures labeled BIP appear tangled inside. The cartoon responds to Graham's surprise legislation that stunned fellow Republicans and provided Democrats an issue for the midterms. McConnell and others had avoided the topic to focus on other messages.
