The Passing of Three Interconnected Icons: Earl Lloyd, Minnie Minoso and Anthony Mason The Passing of Three Interconnected Icons: Earl Lloyd, Minnie Minoso and Anthony Mason
The last week has seen the deaths of three sports trailblazers who in different ways brought us all closer together.
Mar 2, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Can Players Win a Strike Against Major League Soccer? Can Players Win a Strike Against Major League Soccer?
MLS players are unified and willing to strike. But they cannot win this without support.
Feb 25, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Patricia Arquette’s Equal Pay Message Needs a Drastic Rewrite Patricia Arquette’s Equal Pay Message Needs a Drastic Rewrite
For people who truly care about this issue, there's more to do than glory in Ms. Arquette's acceptance speech.
Feb 23, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Dave Zirin
The #BlackLivesMatter Surveillance Special at Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse The #BlackLivesMatter Surveillance Special at Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse
At Grand Central Terminal, Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse is the lookout of choice when the police monitor #BlackLivesMatter demonstrators.
Feb 20, 2015 / Dave Zirin
It Matters: Steph Curry Honors Victim of Chapel Hill Murders It Matters: Steph Curry Honors Victim of Chapel Hill Murders
NBA star Steph Curry publicly remembered slain Chapel Hill student Deah Barakat over All-Star Weekend. This has resonance beyond just a kind gesture.
Feb 17, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Gentrification Is the Real Scandal Surrounding Jackie Robinson West Gentrification Is the Real Scandal Surrounding Jackie Robinson West
The Little League baseball champions from Chicago are being victimized by adults willfully ignorant of the realities of twenty-first-century cities.
Feb 12, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Dean Smith: On the Passing of a Death Penalty Abolitionist Dean Smith: On the Passing of a Death Penalty Abolitionist
Dean Smith will be remembered for his legendary coaching career. He should also be remembered for taking unpopular stands for social justice.
Feb 9, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Serena Williams, Indian Wells and Rewriting the Future Serena Williams, Indian Wells and Rewriting the Future
After a fourteen-year absence, Serena Williams is returning to a tournament where she faced racist abuse. She will not be alone.
Feb 6, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Following Up on the Conspiracy Theory Surrounding the Super Bowl’s Final Moments Following Up on the Conspiracy Theory Surrounding the Super Bowl’s Final Moments
Decisions are often made in sports out of sentiment. Boston fans should know that as well as anyone.
Feb 4, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Open Letter to Roger Goodell: It’s Time to Resign Open Letter to Roger Goodell: It’s Time to Resign
In order to seriously address the issues that plague the NFL, new leadership is required.
Feb 2, 2015 / Dave Zirin