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
Why Do We Care About the NFL Draft? Why Do We Care About the NFL Draft?
For fans, the pigskin meat market is mindless fun, but for young players, football is no fantasy.
Apr 28, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Can the Golden State Warriors Save Oakland? Can the Golden State Warriors Save Oakland?
The Warriors will miss this year's NBA playoffs, but they can still be winners by reaching out to at-risk youth in Oakland.
Apr 21, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Sportswriters Swoon Over DC Ballpark Sportswriters Swoon Over DC Ballpark
A ballpark for rich folks displaces the poor. But the Washington Post fails to utter a discouraging word.
Mar 31, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Carrying a Torch for Tibet Carrying a Torch for Tibet
Protest is as much a part of the Olympic tradition as lighting the torch.
Mar 19, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Steroid Circus on Capital Hill Steroid Circus on Capital Hill
Roger Clemens's face-off with lawmakers moved the guardians of our democracy far beyond the absurd.
Feb 14, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
We Might Be Giants We Might Be Giants
A Patriots Super Bowl win was written in the stars. But every once in a while, the double-digit underdog can win.
Feb 4, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin