Dave Zirin

Sports Editor

@EdgeofSports

Dave Zirin is the sports editor at The Nation. He is the author of 11 books on the politics of sports. He is also the coproducer and writer of the new documentary Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL.

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

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

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