Preserving the Bounty: Gregg Williams, the Saints, and the Audio the NFL Wants You to Hear Preserving the Bounty: Gregg Williams, the Saints, and the Audio the NFL Wants You to Hear
Audio of Gregg Williams imploring players to violence only preserves the status quo.
Apr 6, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Players Getting Played: Why a Look at the NCAA’s Past Makes Me Weep for Its Future Players Getting Played: Why a Look at the NCAA’s Past Makes Me Weep for Its Future
People optimistic about change coming to the NCAA should probably wise up.
Apr 2, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Did Magic Johnson Really Buy the Dodgers? Did Magic Johnson Really Buy the Dodgers?
The trick is on us—Magic Johnson is just a figurehead.
Mar 28, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Trayvon Martin’s Death, LeBron James and the Miami Heat Trayvon Martin’s Death, LeBron James and the Miami Heat
The senseless killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin has provoked an outcry among athletes. Even among the most famous and infamous of them all, LeBron James.
Mar 25, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Jackie Robinson, Trayvon Martin and the Sad History of Sanford, Florida Jackie Robinson, Trayvon Martin and the Sad History of Sanford, Florida
The killing of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida, reminds us of another chapter in its history.
Mar 23, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Why I’m Shock-Raged by the New Orleans Saints Suspensions Why I’m Shock-Raged by the New Orleans Saints Suspensions
Most agree the Saints should have met with some punishment for having a “bounty system” against opposing players, but the NFL is not being honest about why the suspensi...
Mar 21, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
‘Dear G-d’: My Fervent Prayer That Tim Tebow Becomes a Miami Dolphin ‘Dear G-d’: My Fervent Prayer That Tim Tebow Becomes a Miami Dolphin
Please, oh please: may the soon-to-be ex–Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow land in Miami. It’s a match made in my own idea of Heaven.
Mar 20, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
More March Madness: The Persecution of Jamar Samuels More March Madness: The Persecution of Jamar Samuels
Kansas State center Jamar Samuels was suspended by the NCAA for trying to “feed his family.”
Mar 19, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
From the Statehouse to the Basketball Arena: Mississippi Racism and the Madness of March From the Statehouse to the Basketball Arena: Mississippi Racism and the Madness of March
The chants of “Where's your green card?” by the Southern Mississippi school band at an NCAA tournament game reflects something much greater than rowdy fans at a sportin...
Mar 16, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
March Madness and the ‘Civil Rights Movement for Our Times’ March Madness and the ‘Civil Rights Movement for Our Times’
The NCAA exploits its athletes. Who can fight back?
Mar 12, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin