Dave Zirin

Sports Editor

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.

Making Sense of the Celtics’ Triumph

Making Sense of the Celtics’ Triumph Making Sense of the Celtics’ Triumph

On this episode of Edge of Sports, Dave & Arya talk about the end of the NBA Finals.

Jun 25, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Reggie Jackson playing baseball

Reggie Jackson Speaks the Ugly Truth About Baseball’s Past Reggie Jackson Speaks the Ugly Truth About Baseball’s Past

The baseball legend tells the Fox Sports audience what it was like playing baseball in the 1960s in the South.

Jun 24, 2024 / Dave Zirin

Protesters hold inflatable tubes in Olympic colors

What Happens to the Paris Olympics if National Rally Wins? What Happens to the Paris Olympics if National Rally Wins?

If Macron’s snap-election gambit fails, the far right could be in power and use the Games to legitimize its politics.

Jun 20, 2024 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

Palestine players celebrate after Nour Youseff of Palestine scores her side's second during the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin on May 15, 2024.

How the Sports Media Is Manufacturing Consent Over Gaza How the Sports Media Is Manufacturing Consent Over Gaza

Many sports journalists are afraid to touch the issue of Palestine—but the stories are there waiting to be told.

Jun 11, 2024 / Dave Zirin

The Dallas Mavericks celebrate with the Oscar Robertson Trophy, on May 30, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Dallas Mavericks: Mission Impossible? The Dallas Mavericks: Mission Impossible?

On this episode of Edge of Sports, Arya Shirazi joins the show to review the NBA Conference Finals and preview the NBA Finals.

Jun 6, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Kyrie Irving wears

The Metamorphosis of Kyrie Irving The Metamorphosis of Kyrie Irving

The Dallas Mavericks guard could’ve left the NBA a villain, but he’s now played long enough to become a hero.

Jun 6, 2024 / Dave Zirin

Josh Gibson slides into home plate

Counting the Negro League Records Is About More Than Numbers Counting the Negro League Records Is About More Than Numbers

One player in particular is laying waste to the Major League record book: Josh Gibson.

May 29, 2024 / Dave Zirin

Pro-Palestine banner in soccer stands

In Ireland, “Nothing but Love” for the Palestinian Women’s Soccer Team In Ireland, “Nothing but Love” for the Palestinian Women’s Soccer Team

The Palestinian National Women’s Football Team defeated the Bohemian Football Club 2-1 in front of a sell-out crowd in Dublin. It was much more than a win for Palestine.

May 24, 2024 / Dave Zirin

Harrison Butker at commencement

Harrison Butker Is a Jerk, a Bigot, and a True Representative of the NFL Harrison Butker Is a Jerk, a Bigot, and a True Representative of the NFL

In a brief commencement speech, the Kansas City kicker managed to be racist, sexist, and homophobic. The NFL’s response is revealing.

May 16, 2024 / Dave Zirin

The New York Knicks' Stephon Marbury watches as the New Jersey Nets' Jason Kidd shoots a free throw in the second half of Game 4 of first-round playoffs at Madison Square Garden.

NBA Playoffs: Round One Understood NBA Playoffs: Round One Understood

On this episode of Edge of Sports, Dave and Arya discuss the playoffs.

May 14, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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