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
Michigan-Ohio State Fever Michigan-Ohio State Fever
As the two top-ranked college teams clash on Saturday, the world stops, vote-counting is halted in a tight Congressional race and cities brace for violence.
Nov 16, 2006 / Column / Dave Zirin
NBA: The Political Season NBA: The Political Season
Take time out to acknowledge the return of the NBA--and the beginning of a political season of sorts for NBA players with a social conscience.
Nov 6, 2006 / Column / Dave Zirin
Baseball in the Ashes Baseball in the Ashes
The last time the Detroit Tigers faced the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series, the Motor City was literally aflame. What's evident this time is that the city never rose from t...
Oct 26, 2006 / Column / Dave Zirin
Saints and the Superdome Saints and the Superdome
The hype-masters of sports would have us believe that the return of the New Orleans Saints to the Superdome is a sign of a city on the verge of resurrection. It's not.
Sep 28, 2006 / Column / Dave Zirin
Screamin’ at the Machine Screamin’ at the Machine
We should be cheering at sports events and screaming at politicians. But these days, it's vice versa. Now that ESPN's Screamin' Stephen A. Smith is acting like a pundit, things cou...
Sep 26, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Dave Zirin
Sneakers for Social Justice? Sneakers for Social Justice?
New York Knicks point guard Stephon Marbury is getting props with a $14.98 sneaker designed to appeal to low-income kids. But the criticism he's endured over sweatshop labor shows ...
Sep 19, 2006 / Column / Dave Zirin
Troops and Hoops Troops and Hoops
There's something unnerving about USA Basketball's motivational tactics for the 2006 world championship--encouraging players to spend time with wounded Iraq veterans, in hopes of e...
Aug 20, 2006 / Feature / Dave Zirin
You Can Keep the Faith You Can Keep the Faith
Major League Baseball's new "Faith Days" campaign is about more than family-friendly Christian entertainment with a twist of commerce.
Jul 28, 2006 / Column / Dave Zirin