The NHL Stares Down Bigotry—and Blinks The NHL Stares Down Bigotry—and Blinks
James Reimer’s refusal to wear a Pride jersey during warm-ups of a game was not religious. It was political.
Mar 20, 2023 / Dave Zirin
Ja Morant on the Edge Ja Morant on the Edge
On this episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, Chris Herrington joins the show to talk Ja and the Grizzlies.
Mar 17, 2023 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Hooked on Women’s Hoops With Kate Fagan Hooked on Women’s Hoops With Kate Fagan
On this episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, we discuss a new illustrated history of women in basketball.
Mar 9, 2023 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Banning Trans Athletes Is Just the Beginning Banning Trans Athletes Is Just the Beginning
Rightists have a genocidal perspective on trans kids. Now they want the federal government to use Title IX to further push trans young people from public life.
Mar 7, 2023 / Dave Zirin
The New Era of Backlash in Sports and Politics The New Era of Backlash in Sports and Politics
Trump opened up the world of sports to the hard right.
Mar 1, 2023 / Dave Zirin
Who’s Afraid of Tommie Smith? Who’s Afraid of Tommie Smith?
An Alabama school district kept Derrick Barnes, author of a book about Tommie Smith, from speaking. But the community is fighting back.
Feb 23, 2023 / Dave Zirin
Remembering David Jolicoeur, aka Trugoy of De La Soul Remembering David Jolicoeur, aka Trugoy of De La Soul
On this week’s episode of Edge of Sports, we speak to Dave Ashton about the legacy of a hip-hop legend.
Feb 22, 2023 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and WNBA Shock Waves Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and WNBA Shock Waves
On this week’s episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, Christy Winters-Scott joins the show to talk hoops.
Feb 16, 2023 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Why People Don’t Even Trust the Super Bowl Why People Don’t Even Trust the Super Bowl
It’s unsurprising that a game wrapped in lies produces a result that many cannot accept.
Feb 13, 2023 / Dave Zirin
LeBron James’s Double Burden LeBron James’s Double Burden
LeBron had to climb the heights of basketball while also navigating the pressures of a movement, which makes his ascension all the more remarkable.
Feb 7, 2023 / Dave Zirin