Jason Giambi, Truthteller Jason Giambi, Truthteller
Jason Giambi finally got around to telling the truth about baseball and steroids. So naturally, Major League Baseball is out to smear him.
May 25, 2007 / Column / Dave Zirin
Hip-Hop’s E-Z Scapegoats Hip-Hop’s E-Z Scapegoats
There's a big difference between the misogynous hip-hop produced by big media and the hip-hop that moves a generation.
May 8, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Jeff Chang and Dave Zirin
Football and Nikki Giovanni at Virginia Tech Football and Nikki Giovanni at Virginia Tech
Tragedy uncovers the diverse world of a school that had been known only for football.
Apr 26, 2007 / Column / Dave Zirin
Don Imus and the State of Women’s Sports Don Imus and the State of Women’s Sports
It's been thirty-five years since Title IX was passed, and women athletes are still battling the kind of sexism Imus espouses.
Apr 11, 2007 / Feature / Dave Zirin
John Amaechi’s Timeout John Amaechi’s Timeout
The openly gay former NBA star speaks eloquently against homophobia, the war in Iraq and racism.
Apr 4, 2007 / Feature / Dave Zirin
Gary Tyler’s Quest for Justice Gary Tyler’s Quest for Justice
Sports figures are joining the crusade to free a Louisiana man convicted as a teenager of a murder he didn't commit.
Mar 21, 2007 / Feature / Dave Zirin
Out of the Closet and Onto the Court Out of the Closet and Onto the Court
Former NBA player John Amaechi's admission that he is gay exposed the league's compassion and bigotry.
Feb 15, 2007 / Column / Dave Zirin
A Tale of Two Coaches A Tale of Two Coaches
Kudos to Lovie Smith and Tony Dungy for being the first two black coaches to lead teams to the Superbowl. But hold the applause for the NFL.
Jan 23, 2007 / Column / Dave Zirin
Muhammad Ali: The Brand and the Man Muhammad Ali: The Brand and the Man
The day The Champ turned 65 was marked by the release of a line of snack foods bearing his image. Lost in the hype was Muhammad Ali's proud history as a war resister.
Jan 17, 2007 / Column / Dave Zirin
Brawl in the Garden Brawl in the Garden
Carmelo Anthony pays the price for the melee between the Nuggets and the Knicks, but it's NBA commissioner David Stern who should be benched.
Dec 18, 2006 / Column / Dave Zirin