Dave Zirin

Sports Editor

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.

The 2012 Elections: Heralded by Sergio Romo’s Shirt

The 2012 Elections: Heralded by Sergio Romo’s Shirt The 2012 Elections: Heralded by Sergio Romo’s Shirt

San Francisco Giants reliever Sergio Romo gave us a sneak preview of last night’s historic election results.

Nov 7, 2012 / Dave Zirin

With Love: Postpone the Damn Marathon

With Love: Postpone the Damn Marathon With Love: Postpone the Damn Marathon

The New York City Marathon is due to proceed as planned this Sunday. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, it should not.

Nov 2, 2012 / Dave Zirin

James Harden, the NBA and the Myth of Small Markets James Harden, the NBA and the Myth of Small Markets

Beneath the surface of a shocking NBA trade lies a corporate philosophy that puts fans last.

Oct 29, 2012 / Dave Zirin

‘It’s Bonds. Barry Bonds’: The Return of Baseball’s Invisible Man ‘It’s Bonds. Barry Bonds’: The Return of Baseball’s Invisible Man

The name Barry Bonds returned to the airwaves as the Giants returned to the World Series

Oct 25, 2012 / Dave Zirin

The Recusal: Roger Goodell Just Had a Great Fall The Recusal: Roger Goodell Just Had a Great Fall

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s effort to be Rudyard Kipling spliced with Gordon Gekko looks like it’s on the road to failure.

Oct 22, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Meet the Lockout Lawyers Destroying Sports Meet the Lockout Lawyers Destroying Sports

One law firm, Proskauer Rose, is representing all four major sports leagues in the USA. The results are great for owners and disastrous for fans.

Oct 15, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Postmortem: The Now-Infamous and Indefensible Decision to Sit Stephen Strasburg Postmortem: The Now-Infamous and Indefensible Decision to Sit Stephen Strasburg

An arrogant management and compliant media sold DC on the idea to sit Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg. We now see the results.

Oct 13, 2012 / Dave Zirin

The Chiefs’ Eric Winston Goes Off on Fans Who Cheered an Injury The Chiefs’ Eric Winston Goes Off on Fans Who Cheered an Injury

The KC Chiefs offensive lineman says to fans, “We’re not gladiators. This is not the Roman Coliseum.”

Oct 9, 2012 / Dave Zirin

The Smartest—or Dumbest—Tweet an Athlete Ever Sent The Smartest—or Dumbest—Tweet an Athlete Ever Sent

“Why should we have to go to class if we came here to play FOOTBALL, we ain’t come to play SCHOOL, classes are POINTLESS.”

Oct 8, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Linda McMahon’s WWE Record Should Disqualify Her From Public Office Linda McMahon’s WWE Record Should Disqualify Her From Public Office

The Republican senate candidate has made a fortune from an overtly misogynistic and homophobic organization.

Oct 3, 2012 / Dave Zirin

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