His Name Was Ahed Zaqout: Former Palestinian Soccer Star Killed in Gaza His Name Was Ahed Zaqout: Former Palestinian Soccer Star Killed in Gaza
This country publicly shamed Donald Sterling for racism in the sports world. So why should we stand by a country that killed an athlete because of his race?
Aug 1, 2014 / Dave Zirin
At Least My Hospital Isn’t Being Bombed At Least My Hospital Isn’t Being Bombed
In what kind of world is the place where the sick go to heal a military target?
Jul 30, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Here’s What Happens When an NFL Player Beats His Fiancée Unconscious Here’s What Happens When an NFL Player Beats His Fiancée Unconscious
The NFL has a serious violence-against-women problem.
Jul 24, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Four Little Boys and the Price of Play in Gaza Four Little Boys and the Price of Play in Gaza
The beach is supposed to be a refuge for the children of Gaza. Now it is the scene of a war crime.
Jul 21, 2014 / Dave Zirin
On Dwight Howard and #FreePalestine On Dwight Howard and #FreePalestine
Dwight Howard and other NBA players are finding out that showing even token support for Palestinians comes with a price.
Jul 17, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Thanks to Sounders, I See Another World Cup Is Possible Thanks to Sounders, I See Another World Cup Is Possible
We shouldn’t forget about the beauty of sports just because FIFA has no soul.
Jul 14, 2014 / Dave Zirin
The Preordained: Why LeBron James Was Always Coming Back to Cleveland The Preordained: Why LeBron James Was Always Coming Back to Cleveland
I predicted last year that LeBron James would return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Here is why.
Jul 12, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Losing to Germany Wasn’t Actually the Worst Thing to Happen to Brazil This World Cup Losing to Germany Wasn’t Actually the Worst Thing to Happen to Brazil This World Cup
Everyone will remember the score of yesterday’s game. But will they remember the numbers of Brazilians that FIFA has displaced and disenfranchised?
Jul 9, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Before the World Cup Ends, Will the Media Tell the Truth? Before the World Cup Ends, Will the Media Tell the Truth?
There is a narrative emerging in the US press that Brazil’s protests have been small because everyone is just happy with the World Cup. It’s not true.
Jul 7, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Deadly World Cup Legacy Continues as Overpass Collapses in Brazilian Host City Deadly World Cup Legacy Continues as Overpass Collapses in Brazilian Host City
As two are dead and nineteen injured as an overpass collapsed in Belo Horizonte. The most awful part of this tragedy is that it did not have to happen.
Jul 3, 2014 / Dave Zirin