Dave Zirin

Sports Editor

@EdgeofSports

Dave Zirin is the sports editor at The Nation. He is the author of 11 books on the politics of sports. He is also the coproducer and writer of the new documentary Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackso

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

People demonstrate in Paris, France, on March 30, 2023

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

Esteury Ruiz of the Oakland Athletics

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

Dan Snyder

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

Protesters near the State Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia

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 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 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

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson

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 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

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

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