MADRID (AP) — A small sport popular in Spain’s northern Basque Country has stirred up a political controversy that triggered court action and fanned the region's long-held feelings of nationalism.

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CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Basque sports are an integral part of Basque identity. Springing from the traditional activities of day-to-day farming and fishing life, the ...

Small sport stirs up controversy in Spain as Basque Country makes its international debut A small sport popular in Spain’s northern Basque Country has stirred up a political controversy that triggered ...