Into the Vacuum: Tony La Russa Loves Arizona’s SB 1070 Into the Vacuum: Tony La Russa Loves Arizona’s SB 1070
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa strongly supports Arizona's anti-constitutional, anti-immigrant Senate Bill 1070. He also supports people coming to the park ...
Jul 1, 2010 / The Notion / Dave Zirin
Why I Root for Argentina Why I Root for Argentina
No sporting event on earth is more tangled up in politics than the World Cup—so we ought to support a team that epitomizes “the beautiful game” in addition to sta...
Jun 28, 2010 / The Notion / Dave Zirin
Putting Tears Aside: Celebrating Ghana’s Victory Putting Tears Aside: Celebrating Ghana’s Victory
Yes, as Landon Donovan said, "soccer is a cruel game." But in the aftermath of Ghana's 2-1 victory, we should also appreciate what it means to the country and the co...
Jun 26, 2010 / The Notion / Dave Zirin
In the Name of Pat Tillman: Good Riddance to Stanley McChrystal In the Name of Pat Tillman: Good Riddance to Stanley McChrystal
In "honor" of the ignominous end of the career of Lt. General Stanley McChrystal, at the hands of Rolling Stone magazine, let's take a moment to remember why Lt. Gen. McC...
Jun 25, 2010 / Feature / Dave Zirin
After Donovan’s Goal: Joy or Jingoism? After Donovan’s Goal: Joy or Jingoism?
The US's miraculous World Cup victory over Algeria shouldn't give a green light to Islamophobia.
Jun 23, 2010 / The Notion / Dave Zirin
The Eagleton Has Landed: A Response on Sports and Society The Eagleton Has Landed: A Response on Sports and Society
The below piece is a response I wrote to esteemed European academic Terry Eagleton in the British Guardian. I wanted to share it on this side of the pond with the community at...
Jun 23, 2010 / The Notion / Dave Zirin
Glenn Beck’s Blues: Why the Far Right Hates the World Cup Glenn Beck’s Blues: Why the Far Right Hates the World Cup
As sure as the ultimate soccer spectacle brings guaranteed adrenaline and agony to fans across the United States, it also drives the right-wing noise machine utterly insane.
Jun 14, 2010 / The Notion / Dave Zirin
‘At Least Under Apartheid…’: South Africa as the World Cup Kicks Off ‘At Least Under Apartheid…’: South Africa as the World Cup Kicks Off
The excitement that accompanies the start of the World Cup shouldn't blind us to the dramatic inequality in the country, and FIFA's heavy hand in the preparations.
Jun 10, 2010 / The Notion / Dave Zirin
THE WORST CALL EVER…. Reconsidered THE WORST CALL EVER…. Reconsidered
On Thursday morning I was apoplectic and an umpire was the target of my rage. Yes it was irrational. Yes I probably need to start putting Prozac on my pancakes. But my anger was ...
Jun 5, 2010 / The Notion / Dave Zirin
Martin Espada on the Worst Call in Baseball History Martin Espada on the Worst Call in Baseball History
That most exotic of baseball specimens—the perfect game—was yanked away from Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga by first base umpire Jim Joyce. As if the city o...
Jun 4, 2010 / The Notion / Dave Zirin