Lamar Jackson Made the Billionaires Blink Lamar Jackson Made the Billionaires Blink
After a two-year odyssey, the MVP quarterback scores a contract that was even more about power than about money.
May 2, 2023 / Dave Zirin
The Protests in France Are About to Collide With the 2024 Paris Olympics The Protests in France Are About to Collide With the 2024 Paris Olympics
Rage over Macron’s pension raids is feeding into anti-Olympic activism. But who will benefit: the French left or the racist right?
Apr 24, 2023 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
The Oakland A’s Are Moving to Vegas. Could the Yankees Be Next? The Oakland A’s Are Moving to Vegas. Could the Yankees Be Next?
For MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, everything—and including your favorite team—has a price.
Apr 21, 2023 / Dave Zirin
David Aldridge on the End of Dan Snyder David Aldridge on the End of Dan Snyder
David Aldridge joins the show to talk Washington football team and Dan Snyder
Apr 21, 2023 / Audio / Dave Zirin
FIFA Shuns Indonesia Over Palestinian Solidarity FIFA Shuns Indonesia Over Palestinian Solidarity
There is no longer the pan-national solidarity needed for countries like Indonesia to stand up to FIFA.
Apr 12, 2023 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
A Radical Retelling of NBA History A Radical Retelling of NBA History
On this episode, Theresa Runstedler joins the show to talk about her new book.
Apr 10, 2023 / Audio / Dave Zirin
Caitlin Clark’s Lesson for White Athletes: Don’t Be a MAGA Pawn Caitlin Clark’s Lesson for White Athletes: Don’t Be a MAGA Pawn
When given the lucrative chance to demonize a rival player, Clark chose a different path.
Apr 7, 2023 / Highlights / Dave Zirin
Lamar Jackson’s Sin: Not Playing Their Game Lamar Jackson’s Sin: Not Playing Their Game
The incredibly talented quarterback can’t find a new team. It reveals the ugly way NFL owners do business.
Mar 31, 2023 / Dave Zirin
Why the NBA World Lost Its Joy Why the NBA World Lost Its Joy
On this episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, Michael Lee joins the show to talk about this very strange NBA season.
Mar 30, 2023 / Audio / Dave Zirin
Willis Reed Was the Best of New York City Willis Reed Was the Best of New York City
The death of the basketball great should remind the city of what it was, what it is, and what it should resist becoming.
Mar 23, 2023 / Dave Zirin