Two NBA Coaches Call a Foul on Trump’s Power Play Two NBA Coaches Call a Foul on Trump’s Power Play
Stan Van Gundy and Steve Kerr are indicators that the sports world isn’t going to be silent about Trump’s last-quarter upset.
Nov 10, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Giving the Game Away: Trump Argues to Preserve Racist Reds**** Brand Giving the Game Away: Trump Argues to Preserve Racist Reds**** Brand
His closing argument binds his campaign to support for the NFL’s most bigoted brand.
Nov 7, 2016 / Dave Zirin
The Sweetest Escape: The Chicago Cubs Win the World Series The Sweetest Escape: The Chicago Cubs Win the World Series
After more than a century, the Chicago Cubs gave so many of us cathartic joy, just when we needed it the most.
Nov 3, 2016 / Dave Zirin
‘Africa Has Given Enough of Its People to the Sea’ ‘Africa Has Given Enough of Its People to the Sea’
Fatim Jawara, like many first-tier soccer talents in West Africa, attempted to migrate to Europe by boat. She did not survive.
Nov 2, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Detroit Lion DeAndre Levy on ‘Locker-Room Talk’ and Why He Raises Money to Test Abandoned Rape Kits Detroit Lion DeAndre Levy on ‘Locker-Room Talk’ and Why He Raises Money to Test Abandoned Rape Kits
Here is one NFL player who not only speaks out against rape culture but acts.
Oct 31, 2016 / Dave Zirin
One Anthem Singer Exposed How the NBA Will Police Player Protest One Anthem Singer Exposed How the NBA Will Police Player Protest
Sevyn Streeter wanted to make a simple statement, but the NBA would not allow it.
Oct 28, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Did the NFL Try to Bully a Domestic-Violence Survivor? Did the NFL Try to Bully a Domestic-Violence Survivor?
The NFL has been blasted for “doing nothing” about the domestic violence perpetrated by New York Giants placekicker Josh Brown. But is what they did worse than nothing?
Oct 25, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Another Shocking Domestic Violence Case Is Rocking the NFL Another Shocking Domestic Violence Case Is Rocking the NFL
The case of New York Giants kicker Josh Brown is more than story of domestic violence. It’s a disturbing window into how the league values owner cronyism over women’s liv...
Oct 21, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Sports and Laying Siege to Racism in Seattle Sports and Laying Siege to Racism in Seattle
More than a thousand Seattle teachers are wearing Black Lives Matter shirts on Wednesday, in an action connected to the fight against racism and the power of sports.
Oct 19, 2016 / Dave Zirin
‘The Woke Tailgate’: The Brave of Buffalo Kneel in Solidarity With Colin Kaepernick ‘The Woke Tailgate’: The Brave of Buffalo Kneel in Solidarity With Colin Kaepernick
Colin Kaepernick was slandered and threatened at his first start in Buffalo. But he stood his ground and continued his protest. He also wasn’t alone.
Oct 17, 2016 / Dave Zirin