Dave Zirin

Sports Editor

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.

Aliyah Boston shoots a basket.

Aliyah Boston Makes ESPN Look Small Aliyah Boston Makes ESPN Look Small

Aliyah Boston showed that she doesn’t need the ESPYs—but the ESPYs desperately need her.

Jul 22, 2022 / Dave Zirin

The LA 2028 Summer Olympics reveals its new logo through murals across Los Angeles.

Organizers Don’t Care That the 2028 Olympics Could Be On Fire Organizers Don’t Care That the 2028 Olympics Could Be On Fire

In the face of climate catastrophe, the 2028 Olympics steam ahead unconcerned that they are making the crisis in Los Angeles County worse.

Jul 19, 2022 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

Anti-Trump protest

Reality Bites but Gen X Can Still Fight Back Reality Bites but Gen X Can Still Fight Back

We are lost as a generation. By supporting the struggles of our youth, perhaps we can be found again.

Jul 15, 2022 / Dave Zirin

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Mo Farah Reveals That He Is a Survivor of Human Trafficking Mo Farah Reveals That He Is a Survivor of Human Trafficking

The legendary long-distance runner should be celebrated for his courage.

Jul 12, 2022 / Dave Zirin

“This Is America” With Howard Bryant

“This Is America” With Howard Bryant “This Is America” With Howard Bryant

Sportswriter Howard Bryant joins the Edge of Sports podcast to talk about the country and his new book on Rickey Henderson.

Jul 8, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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Brittney Griner’s Show Trial Begins Brittney Griner’s Show Trial Begins

Russia is once again in the ugly business of “hostage diplomacy.”

Jul 5, 2022 / Dave Zirin

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A Football Coach’s Prayer Is Not About Freedom. It’s About Coercion. A Football Coach’s Prayer Is Not About Freedom. It’s About Coercion.

In a decision riddled with lies, the Supreme Court rules that a football coach can, should they choose, become a dictator-priest.

Jun 27, 2022 / Dave Zirin

The Tragic Absurdity of Qatar’s World Cup Sportswashing

The Tragic Absurdity of Qatar’s World Cup Sportswashing The Tragic Absurdity of Qatar’s World Cup Sportswashing

Labor abuses, homophobia, corruption? Qatar and FIFA will use the men’s World Cup to put a happy gloss on it all.

Jun 21, 2022 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

Female boxer Heather Hardy

50 Years of Title IX 50 Years of Title IX

Kim Turner of the Positive Coaching Alliance joins the Edge of Sports podcast to talk about the past and future of Title IX.

Jun 17, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Golfers Gonna Golf

Golfers Gonna Golf Golfers Gonna Golf

Phil Mickelson’s embrace of Saudi cash is an indictment of both himself and the PGA Tour he flees.

Jun 15, 2022 / Dave Zirin

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