Olympic Trials Olympic Trials
If China's leaders believe they've released enough steam for a smooth Olympics, they could be in for a surprise.
Jul 31, 2008 / Editorial / Dave Zirin
When COINTELPRO Came to Town When COINTELPRO Came to Town
The Maryland State Police's Department of Homeland Security has devoted hundreds of hours and thousands of taxpayer dollars to harassing people whose only crime was opposing the wa...
Jul 21, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Can NASCAR Be Saved From Itself? Can NASCAR Be Saved From Itself?
For the last decade, NASCAR has tried to shed its legacy as a sport indelibly linked to the confederate flag.
Jul 9, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Grand Theft Hoops: The Stealing of the Sonics Grand Theft Hoops: The Stealing of the Sonics
Two Oklahoma corporate raiders have stolen one of Seattle's most beloved sports franchises with an unlikely accomplice, the NBA's commissioner, David Stern.
Jul 3, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Nader Tackles Sports Nader Tackles Sports
It's a little known fact, but Ralph Nader is seriously interested in sports, which is why he believes there should be a Bill of Rights just for the fans.
Jun 30, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Well, There You Go. Imus the Bigot Is Back Well, There You Go. Imus the Bigot Is Back
Is Don Imus irredeemably stupid or just a run-of-the-mill racist?
Jun 25, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
A Conversation With NBA Union Man Billy Hunter A Conversation With NBA Union Man Billy Hunter
Billy Hunter has a progressive spine and a background that has taken him from working with Huey Newton to sitting across the table from the most formidable commissioner in sports, ...
Jun 19, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Can Soccer Stop the Violence? Can Soccer Stop the Violence?
In South Africa ethnic violence against foreigners is beginning to spread and the growing voice of opposition comes from an unlikely source--soccer stars.
Jun 9, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
‘Like He Died Twice’: Mary Tillman’s Lonely Quest ‘Like He Died Twice’: Mary Tillman’s Lonely Quest
The mother of Pat Tillman--football star, Army ranger and casualty of war--reflects on how the Pentagon has distorted the truth and the NFL has exploited the tragedy.
May 28, 2008 / Feature / Dave Zirin
When Tiger Met Chevron… When Tiger Met Chevron…
Woods's partnership with Chevron makes a mockery of his late father's hopes for him.
May 22, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin