Why Jason Collins Is More Roger Bannister Than Jackie Robinson Why Jason Collins Is More Roger Bannister Than Jackie Robinson
By coming out of the closet as an active, male pro athlete, Jason Collins has redefined the possible.
May 1, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Jason Collins: The Substance of Change Jason Collins: The Substance of Change
We can no longer say that no active male athlete has ever come out of closet. Meet the NBA’s Jason Collins.
Apr 30, 2013 / Dave Zirin
A Fighter by His Trade: Tamerlan Tsarnaev, Sports and the American Dream A Fighter by His Trade: Tamerlan Tsarnaev, Sports and the American Dream
Sports have been a historic avenue for immigrant acceptance in the US, but Tamerlan Tsarnaev’s story shows just how much that’s changed.
Apr 29, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Did Shaquille O’Neal Just Box Out Mumia? Did Shaquille O’Neal Just Box Out Mumia?
The big man—a cultural tycoon and a friend of the Fraternal Order of Police—just went big-bully on a widely acclaimed film about political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jahmal.
Apr 25, 2013 / Dave Zirin
An Interview With ESPN’s New Ombudsman, Robert Lipsyte An Interview With ESPN’s New Ombudsman, Robert Lipsyte
The world’s largest sports network just hired a noted critic as its watchdog. What’s next for sports media?
Apr 24, 2013 / Dave Zirin
‘What the Hell!’: Steubenville High School Football Coach Gets a Two-Year Contract Extension ‘What the Hell!’: Steubenville High School Football Coach Gets a Two-Year Contract Extension
The Steubenville school board extended the contract of football coach Reno Saccoccia despite his behavior during his players' recent rape trial.
Apr 22, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Why We Must Protect Next Year’s Boston Marathon From Ourselves Why We Must Protect Next Year’s Boston Marathon From Ourselves
The fight starts now to make sure the 2014 Boston Marathon isn’t a nightmare for civil liberties.
Apr 20, 2013 / Dave Zirin
A Review of ‘42’: Jackie Robinson’s Bitter Pill A Review of ‘42’: Jackie Robinson’s Bitter Pill
I can understand why many progressives love the new Jackie Robinson movie—but I can’t agree.
Apr 17, 2013 / Dave Zirin
The Boston Marathon: All My Tears, All My Love The Boston Marathon: All My Tears, All My Love
Today's bombing will change the Boston Marathon forever—that, in and of itself, is a tragedy.
Apr 15, 2013 / Dave Zirin
NHL Takes ‘Historic Step’ for LGBT Equality NHL Takes ‘Historic Step’ for LGBT Equality
The National Hockey League is now a no-homophobia league. Who will follow suit?
Apr 12, 2013 / Dave Zirin