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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / Dave Zirin
Big Pimpin’: Peyton Manning and the Loyalty Double Standard Big Pimpin’: Peyton Manning and the Loyalty Double Standard
We expect players to be loyal, but don’t ask the same of those who sign their checks.
Mar 7, 2012 / Dave Zirin
The NFL, Bounties and the Drive to Hide the Violence The NFL, Bounties and the Drive to Hide the Violence
Reactions to revelations that an NFL team took out “bounties” on opponents tell a story of a sport desperate to mask the effects of violence.
Mar 5, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Georgetown President Calls Limbaugh ‘Misogynistic, Vitriolic’ Georgetown President Calls Limbaugh ‘Misogynistic, Vitriolic’
Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia has written a letter to the university community worthy of being shared.
Mar 2, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Jeremy Lin Inspires a Nation Jeremy Lin Inspires a Nation
The NBA point-guard phenom has sparked a national discussion about racism against Asian-Americans.
Feb 29, 2012 / Feature / Dave Zirin