Johnny Manziel and Trayvon Martin: (Almost) Nothing in Common Johnny Manziel and Trayvon Martin: (Almost) Nothing in Common
The two most dissected young people of 2013 show how this country eats its young.
Jul 31, 2013 / Dave Zirin
On Vultures and Red Wings: Billionaire Gets New Sports Arena in Bankrupt Detroit On Vultures and Red Wings: Billionaire Gets New Sports Arena in Bankrupt Detroit
The decision to go ahead with a new Red Wings hockey arena in bankrupt Detroit says so much more than its backers want us to hear.
Jul 29, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Is the NFL Really Stupid Enough to Hire ‘Gang Tattoo Experts’ to Examine Players? Is the NFL Really Stupid Enough to Hire ‘Gang Tattoo Experts’ to Examine Players?
In the NFL, a racist idea gains surprising currency after the arrest of Aaron Hernandez.
Jul 25, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Down Goes Ryan Braun Down Goes Ryan Braun
Baseball star Ryan Braun has gone overboard. Did his union give him the fateful push?
Jul 23, 2013 / Dave Zirin
‘Martin to Martin’: Hundreds Gather in the DC Heat to Stand With Trayvon ‘Martin to Martin’: Hundreds Gather in the DC Heat to Stand With Trayvon
In 100 degree heat, 1,000 people gathered to draw the strength to build a new Civil Rights Movement.
Jul 20, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Standing With Trayvon, Waiting for LeBron… Standing With Trayvon, Waiting for LeBron…
LeBron James spoke out about Trayvon Martin’s death last year, it mattered. We want him to do it again.
Jul 18, 2013 / Dave Zirin
‘America’s Justice System Is a Joke’: Athletes Respond to Trayvon Martin Verdict ‘America’s Justice System Is a Joke’: Athletes Respond to Trayvon Martin Verdict
A shocking verdict pushes athletes to speak their piece.
Jul 14, 2013 / Dave Zirin
The Slandering of NY Jet Oday Aboushi The Slandering of NY Jet Oday Aboushi
A Palestinian football player is told by Yahoo! Sports to be seen but not heard.
Jul 11, 2013 / Dave Zirin
‘It Was Like a Wall of Sound’: Inside The People’s Filibuster of Texas ‘It Was Like a Wall of Sound’: Inside The People’s Filibuster of Texas
In honor of the national day of action called for July 15 in solidarity with the women of Texas, hear from Katie Feyh, one of the people who was part of ‘the People’s F...
Jul 8, 2013 / Dave Zirin
The Fans Who Fan the Flames: Egypt’s Ultras at the Crossroads The Fans Who Fan the Flames: Egypt’s Ultras at the Crossroads
Following thi week's military coup, expect the Egypt’s Ultras to get mad… and the military to try and get even.
Jul 4, 2013 / Dave Zirin