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.

John Carlos’s Advice to Olympic Boxer Damien Hooper John Carlos’s Advice to Olympic Boxer Damien Hooper

Dr. John Carlos is best known as the man who raised his fist from the medal stand at the 1968 Olympics. I wanted to get his feedback on this year’s Australian athlete who has...

Aug 8, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Oscar Pistorius and ‘the Dignity of Risk’

Oscar Pistorius and ‘the Dignity of Risk’ Oscar Pistorius and ‘the Dignity of Risk’

Pistorius has made history by becoming the first double amputee to compete at the Olympic Games.

Aug 6, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

The Power of Gabby Douglas The Power of Gabby Douglas

In gold medal–winning gymnast Gabby Douglas, we see the true power of political representation in sports.

Aug 3, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Damien Hooper: The Sanctioning of an Anti-Racist Olympic Rebel Damien Hooper: The Sanctioning of an Anti-Racist Olympic Rebel

Damien Hooper dared break the no-politics rule at the Olympics and is paying a price.

Jul 31, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Danny Boyle’s Olympic Minstrel Show

Danny Boyle’s Olympic Minstrel Show Danny Boyle’s Olympic Minstrel Show

How perverse to celebrate a National Health Service in front of the very people who aim to destroy it.

Jul 30, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

The ‘Wazzock’ Mitt Romney Is Wrong About the London Olympics, and This Is Unfortunate The ‘Wazzock’ Mitt Romney Is Wrong About the London Olympics, and This Is Unfortunate

Mitt Romney thinks the UK is under-prepared for the Olympics? Wrong.They’re overprepared.

Jul 27, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Fists of Freedom: An Olympic Story Not Taught in School Fists of Freedom: An Olympic Story Not Taught in School

The real story behind the most political, controversial, inspiring moment in Olympics, if not sports, history: the black gloved salute of  runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos...

Jul 25, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Why the NCAA’s Sanctions on Penn State Are Just Dead Wrong Why the NCAA’s Sanctions on Penn State Are Just Dead Wrong

Today's extrajudicial move by the NCAA will effect people far beyond Penn State.

Jul 23, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Against Abolishing Football at Penn State Against Abolishing Football at Penn State

It would bring vengeance without justice.

Jul 15, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

The Shocking Truth About Joe Paterno, Penn State and Governor Tom Corbett The Shocking Truth About Joe Paterno, Penn State and Governor Tom Corbett

Penn State University and the legacy of Coach Joe Paterno have been destroyed by Louis Freeh’s report.

Jul 12, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

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