Dave Zirin

Sports Editor

@EdgeofSports

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.

Tiger Woods: Athlete or Brand? Tiger Woods: Athlete or Brand?

Nation Sports Editor Dave Zirin denounces Woods' latest ad as just another distraction from the tournament.

Apr 9, 2010 / Nation in the News / Dave Zirin

Tiger the Brand, Tiger the Man Tiger the Brand, Tiger the Man

Tiger's infuriating new Nike ad confirms that the golfer is all brand.

Apr 8, 2010 / The Notion / Dave Zirin

Who is Duke? Tonight We Find Out Who is Duke? Tonight We Find Out

Dynasty or decaying empire? That’s the question Duke will be answering tonight as they square off against the Butler Bulldogs for the NCAA Men’s Championship.

Apr 5, 2010 / The Notion / Dave Zirin

A Tiger Woods Story That Actually Matters A Tiger Woods Story That Actually Matters

Tiger Woods has long maintained he was the victim of a Kindergarten hate crime. Now his teacher is saying that story is a lie. Here's one issue Tiger should not ignore.

Apr 5, 2010 / The Notion / Dave Zirin

Duke vs. Butler: It aint Hoosiers Duke vs. Butler: It aint Hoosiers

CBS is laying out a script that says Monday's NCAA men's basketball final will be David vs. Goliath. But they may be confusing which one is which.

Apr 4, 2010 / The Notion / Dave Zirin

Let Caster Run! Let Caster Run!

Runner Caster Semenya showed up to race this week and the International Association of Athletics Federations wouldn't let her--when Semenya's only "crime" is that she may...

Apr 2, 2010 / Dave Zirin and Sherry Wolf

Brittney Griner: Your March Madness MVP Brittney Griner: Your March Madness MVP

A 6’ 8” freshman is changing the way we understand hoops in the NCAA tournament and you’d never know it. Maybe it’s because she's not a fresh-MAN at all

Mar 29, 2010 / The Notion / Dave Zirin

The Gilbert Arenas Judgment: “Privilege” Personified? The Gilbert Arenas Judgment: “Privilege” Personified?

 When Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas escaped jail time, many started to howl at the moon. They should save their outrage.

Mar 27, 2010 / The Notion / Dave Zirin

The Madness of March The Madness of March

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan can moralize all he wants about the "educational mission" of the NCAA schools playing in March Madness--but no one is watching to learn...

Mar 23, 2010 / Dave Zirin

Reclaiming a Legacy: The Death of Fatima Meer and the World Cup Reclaiming a Legacy: The Death of Fatima Meer and the World Cup

A giant of the South African freedom struggle, Fatima Meer, has passed away. The rush has already begun to claim her legacy.

Mar 14, 2010 / The Notion / Dave Zirin

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