DIThe Distraction Index

#sports

22 events across 15 weeks

0Damage
9Hype
13Noise
1.5Avg Dmg
20.1Avg Hype
WEEK 87Aug 23 – 29
HYPE2026-08-23
Trump Brings IndyCar Racing to Washington via Executive Order
Policy Changesingle state · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
54.5
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-24
Trump White House Hosts Dodgers World Series Celebration
federal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
18.0
NOISE2026-07-23
World Series Champion Dodgers Visit President Trump
Damage
0.0
Hype
9.4
NOISE2026-07-20
Paddy Pimblett Trolls Ilia Topuria Over UFC White House Coin
federal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
9.8
NOISE2026-07-20
Ana Navarro Mocks Trump's Spain 'Loser' Comment
federal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
9.5
NOISE2026-07-19
Trump Presents World Cup Trophy to Spain, Claims as US Victory
Information Operationinternational · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
22.8
NOISE2026-07-19
World Cup Halftime Show Features International Stars
international · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
9.5
HYPE2026-07-19
Trump Celebrates World Cup Victory and Presents Trophy
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
29.0
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
NOISE2026-07-18
Trump Praises 2026 World Cup Final as Best in History
Damage
0.0
Hype
9.8
WEEK 77Jun 14 – 20
HYPE2026-06-14
Knicks NBA Championship Victory
local · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
25.3
WEEK 76Jun 7 – 13
HYPE2026-06-07
SoFi Stadium Workers Authorize Strike Ahead of World Cup
local · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
2.8
HYPE2026-06-07
Trump Attends NBA Finals Game 3 at Madison Square Garden
local · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
22.3
WEEK 72May 10 – 16
NOISE2026-05-10
Routine News Digest and Commentary
Damage
0.0
Hype
2.8
WEEK 62Mar 1 – 7
HYPE2026-03-02
USA Rugby Updates Gender Policy to Comply with Executive Order
Policy Changefederal · narrow
Damage
8.2
Hype
66.8
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
HYPE2025-06-03
Trump Administration Threatens California Over Transgender Athletes Policy
Enforcement Actionsingle state · narrow
Damage
17.3
Hype
30.4
WEEK 36Aug 31 – Sep 6
NOISE2025-09-06
Trump Attends US Open Men's Final in NYC
local · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
2.2
WEEK 34Aug 17 – 23
NOISE2025-08-23
Trump Announces 2026 World Cup Draw at Kennedy Center
federal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
7.2
WEEK 27Jun 29 – Jul 5
NOISE2025-07-05
Elon Musk Moment at ESPN Nathan Contest
federal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
11.0
WEEK 22May 25 – 31
HYPE2025-05-30
Trump Administration Goes After Fresno Track and Field Over Trans Athlete
Enforcement Actionsingle state · narrow
Damage
7.5
Hype
54.0
WEEK 19May 4 – 10
HYPE2025-05-10
Colorado School District Approves Transgender Athlete Ban
Policy Changesingle state · narrow
Damage
0.5
Hype
32.8
WEEK 17Apr 20 – 26
NOISE2025-04-26
Trump Administration Asks World Cup Organizers to Reconsider Travel Rules
Damage
0.0
Hype
2.2
WEEK 10Mar 2 – 8
NOISE2025-03-07
Trump Creates White House Task Force for 2026 FIFA World Cup
federal · narrow
Damage
0.1
Hype
9.7