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.

Sandusky’s Crimes and Governor Corbett’s Negligence Sandusky’s Crimes and Governor Corbett’s Negligence

Governor Tom Corbett still has questions to answer about his role in the slow-motion investigation and prosecution of Penn State University’s Jerry Sandusky.

Jun 25, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Palestinian Soccer Star/Hunger Striker Mahmoud Sarsak to Be Freed by Israel Palestinian Soccer Star/Hunger Striker Mahmoud Sarsak to Be Freed by Israel

After imprisoning him without charges for three years, Israel is releasing the member of the Palestinian National Team.

Jun 18, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Red State Hoops: The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Value of Seattle’s Rage Red State Hoops: The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Value of Seattle’s Rage

The Oklahoma City Thunder are a stolen franchise. Here’s hoping Seattle remembers why they left.

Jun 16, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Why We Should All Root for the Miami Heat Why We Should All Root for the Miami Heat

The 2012 NBA finals presents more than a match up of two young, exciting, athletic teams. They present a rooting political litmus test.

Jun 11, 2012 / Dave Zirin

After Forty-four Years, It’s Time Brent Musburger Apologized to John Carlos and Tommie Smith After Forty-four Years, It’s Time Brent Musburger Apologized to John Carlos and Tommie Smith

When Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their black-gloved fists at the 1968 Olympics, they were called “black skinned stormtroopers” by a young journalist named Brent...

Jun 4, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Mind the Gap: London’s Olympic Games Are Falling Down Mind the Gap: London’s Olympic Games Are Falling Down

The Olympic Torch is not the most noteworthy thing passed from Greece to London. It’s the looming struggle against austerity.

May 30, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Protest Is Coming to the London Olympics Protest Is Coming to the London Olympics

Numerous groups are protesting the militarization and corporatization of the 2012 Olympic Games.

May 21, 2012 / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin

‘Drones, Missiles and Gunships, Oh My!’ Welcome to the 2012 London Olympics ‘Drones, Missiles and Gunships, Oh My!’ Welcome to the 2012 London Olympics

The 2012 London Olympics: It's not a war zone—it just looks like one.

May 14, 2012 / Dave Zirin

What If Kobe Bryant Were an Imprisoned Palestinian Soccer Player? What If Kobe Bryant Were an Imprisoned Palestinian Soccer Player?

Mahmoud Sarsak, Palestinian national team soccer player, is dying on a hunger strike in an Israeli prison. The sports world should say something.

May 10, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch: Our Ambassador From Atlantis

Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch: Our Ambassador From Atlantis Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch: Our Ambassador From Atlantis

The death of Beastie Boy Adam Yauch is also the death of a living link to a city that no longer exists.

May 7, 2012 / Dave Zirin

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