William Watson: Pro sports will save the idea of globalization - Financial Post

Friends, Welcome back to class. Today, I introduce issues that continue to be vigorously debated: the effects of globalization and technological change on widening inequality. In case you missed them, here are the classes that have been released so far: Class 1, Class 2. For Class 3, just double-click on the video below, and you’re in the third week of class. Some background: Many policymakers regard both globalization and technological change as “inevitable” forces that improve economic efficiency — and that should not be altered by political decisions. I remember discussions in the Clinton White House leading to NAFTA and China’s ascension to the World Trade Organization in which administration officials described both as “necessary” to the evolving global economy. New technologies such as supersonic jets, AI, and facial-recognition software have also been assumed to be beyond political debate or control. But neither globalization nor the path of technological change is inevitable. Government decides on timing (how quickly should we globalize or should a new technology be introduced?).

MMA Fighting has Dubois vs. Wardley 2 results for the Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley fight card and more for one of the most highly anticipated events of the year from the O2 Arena in London, England, on Saturday afternoon. When the main event begins around 5:30 p.m. ET, check out our Dubois vs. Wardley 2 live round-by-round updates for our live blog of the main event. Daniel Dubois puts his WBO heavyweight championship on the line against Fabio Wardley. Check out Dubious vs. Wardley 2 results below. Dubios vs. Wardley 2 Main Card (DAZN PPV LIVE now)Daniel Dubios def. Fabio Wardley via second-round TKO (corner retirement) (2:21)Louie O’Doherty vs. Michael Gomez Jr. ends in a majority draw (115-114 Gomez, 114-114)Adam Olaniyan def. Dan Garber via second-round TKO (1:15)Bakhodir Jalolov def. Soloman Dacres via unanimous decision (99-91, 99-90 x2)Nelson Birchall def. Levi Giles via seventh-round TKO (0:51)Dubois vs. Wardley 2 PrelimsTony Curtis def. Kerim Agius via fourth-round TKO (2:57)Zayn Ahmed def. Kasey Bradnum via first-round TKO (2:49)Leighton Birchall def. Luis Vara Carrillo via unanimous decision (60-54)Manny Safari def.

MMA Fighting has UFC Edmonton results for the Buckley vs. Malott fight card, a live blog of the main event, and more from Rogers Place in the Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on Saturday night. In the main event, Joaquin Buckley squares off against Mike Malott in a welterweight contest. Buckley is on a two-fight skid, while Malott has reeled off four straight victories. Top flyweight contenders Erin Blanchfield and Jasmine Jasudavicius meet in the co-main event. Blanchfield and Jasudavicius have both won four of their past five fights. Check out UFC Edmonton results below. Main Card (Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET)Joaquin Buckley vs. Mike MalottErin Blanchfield vs. Jasmine JasudaviciusKyle Nelson vs. Cristian PerezMarc-Andre Barriault vs. Kyle DaukausLouis Jourdain vs. Timmy CuambaMandel Nallo vs. Nate LandwehrPreliminary Card (Paramount+ LIVE now)Tanner Boser vs. Jhonata DinizJulien Leblanc vs. Nick GalantiJavad Mahjoub vs. Joel FaglierKatlyn Cerminara vs. Mackenzie StillerChad Anheliger vs. Steven KoslowChelsea Chandler def. Melissa Croden via submission (kimura) - Round 1, 4:52SuYoung You def. Cody Chovancek via submission (kimura) - Round 3, 4:19