Why the Right Wanted the USWNT to Lose Why the Right Wanted the USWNT to Lose
Conservatives want everything Megan Rapinoe represents—feminism, queerness, anti-racism, reproductive choice, women's strength—to wither away.
Aug 10, 2023 / Dave Zirin
Carli Lloyd’s Attacks on the USWNT Are Personal—and Political Carli Lloyd’s Attacks on the USWNT Are Personal—and Political
The US Women’s National Team has always carried a double burden: They need to be the best, and they need to be global soccer icons.
Aug 1, 2023 / Dave Zirin
What Happened to Black Activism in Professional Sports? What Happened to Black Activism in Professional Sports?
On this episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, Howard Bryant and Brenda Elsey join the show to discuss social movements in sports.
Jul 28, 2023 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Time to Stop Running Time to Stop Running
NFL running backs are in the same fight as all laborers: the struggle to be treated as humans, not “cattle.”
Jul 26, 2023 / Dave Zirin
150 Years of Black Activism in Sports, With Dr. Harry Edwards 150 Years of Black Activism in Sports, With Dr. Harry Edwards
On this episode of Edge of Sports, the renowned sociologist joins the show to reflect on the 1968 Olympics, Colin Kaepernick, and much more.
Jul 21, 2023 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Colin Kaepernick’s Defense of Black Studies Colin Kaepernick’s Defense of Black Studies
The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback tells Dave Zirin why he’s raising the alarm about government attacks on Black history.
Jul 19, 2023 / Q&A / Dave Zirin
The End of the “New York Times” Sports Page Is a Tragedy The End of the “New York Times” Sports Page Is a Tragedy
In a union-busting move, the most important newspaper in the country killed its sports page.
Jul 14, 2023 / Dave Zirin
Solomon Hughes on Playing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in “Winning Time” Solomon Hughes on Playing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in “Winning Time”
On this episode of Edge of Sports, a reflection on the legendary “Showtime” era of the Lakers.
Jul 13, 2023 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
The Megan Rapinoe Era Only Ends When We Stop Fighting Back The Megan Rapinoe Era Only Ends When We Stop Fighting Back
The most important soccer player of her generation is saying goodbye after the 2023 World Cup. But her legacy will persist as long as athletes stand up for those who can’t stand up...
Jul 10, 2023 / Dave Zirin
1968 Olympian Dr. John Carlos on the Legacy of the Black Athletic Revolt 1968 Olympian Dr. John Carlos on the Legacy of the Black Athletic Revolt
On this episode of The Edge of Sports, Dr. John Carlos joins the show to reflect.
Jul 6, 2023 / Podcast / Dave Zirin