The Reality of Vick’s Return The Reality of Vick’s Return
Public relations is the real reason behind right-wing NFL owners' reluctance to give "ex-con" quarterback Michael Vick a second chance.
Jul 28, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
Canary in the Mine Shaft Canary in the Mine Shaft
Why the absence of African-American baseball players matters.
Jul 16, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
Sexism on Centre Court Sexism on Centre Court
Sex doesn't actually sell women's sports, so why is Wimbledon still prioritizing pretty players?
Jul 6, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
DC Metro Crash Exposes Funding Strikeout DC Metro Crash Exposes Funding Strikeout
Who will be the next to die because our cities spend money on sports stadiums instead of basic infrastructure?
Jun 26, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
Iran’s Dissent Is Not a Game Iran’s Dissent Is Not a Game
Protests in Iran have little in common with soccer riots, contrary to what Ahmadinejad would have us believe. They are far more serious--and more diverse.
Jun 16, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
Vick and Clarett’s ‘Right of Return’ Vick and Clarett’s ‘Right of Return’
Michael Vick and Maurice Clarett deserve a second chance to play in the NFL--not because they are innocent, but because the system itself is so profoundly guilty.
Jun 11, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Lakers How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Lakers
Progressives looking for a team to back in the NBA Finals should steer clear of the Orlando Magic, since their owner, Dick DeVos, is a powerful right-wing zealot.
Jun 5, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
Sotomayor is a Sporting Judge Sotomayor is a Sporting Judge
To gauge her judicial temperament, take a close look at Sonia Sotomayor's rulings in sports. Left-wing in theory, right-wing in practice--no wonder she clicked so smoothly with the...
May 29, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
New Orleans’s Not-So-Super Bowl New Orleans’s Not-So-Super Bowl
Millions will be spent to bring the biggest event in sports to the Superdome, while the victims of Hurricane Katrina remain on the sidelines.
May 21, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
Pawn in Their Game Pawn in Their Game
Major League Baseball continues to think that embarrassing individual players like Manny Ramirez is the best path to cleaning up the sport.
May 8, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin