The NBA Season That Was The NBA Season That Was
The Athletic’s Michael Lee joins the show to talk about the NBA season that is coming to a close and what to expect for the playoffs.
Apr 9, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
San Jose State Will Build a Parking Structure on Hallowed Ground San Jose State Will Build a Parking Structure on Hallowed Ground
By paving a historic track to put up a parking lot, the school is erasing history.
Apr 5, 2019 / Dave Zirin
The International Olympic Committee Builds a New Headquarters After Leaving Rio Crippled by Debt The International Olympic Committee Builds a New Headquarters After Leaving Rio Crippled by Debt
Rio’s Olympic organizers all but begged the IOC to help them pay off their debts, but they refused to lend a hand.
Apr 4, 2019 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
The Wild and Crazy USFL The Wild and Crazy USFL
Jeff Pearlman joins the show to talk about the USFL, its legacy, and lessons to be learned from its history.
Apr 2, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
The Trump Administration’s Ableist Cuts to the Special Olympics The Trump Administration’s Ableist Cuts to the Special Olympics
This is about something far bigger than Special Olympics. It’s about how those in the White House view the most vulnerable in our society.
Mar 28, 2019 / Dave Zirin
NCAA Exploitation Word Association NCAA Exploitation Word Association
Patrick Hruby joins the show to talk about March Madness, the NCAA, and possible solutions to the lack of player compensation.
Mar 26, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Mike Trout’s Mega Deal and Baseball’s Economic Rot Mike Trout’s Mega Deal and Baseball’s Economic Rot
While the sports media celebrate baseball’s mega deals, the majority of teams have cut payroll.
Mar 20, 2019 / Dave Zirin
The Attack on Trans Athletes The Attack on Trans Athletes
Katie Barnes join the show about the current campaign against trans athletes and recent comments by tennis legend Martina Navratilova.
Mar 19, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
US Women’s Soccer and the Fight for Pay Equity US Women’s Soccer and the Fight for Pay Equity
On International Women’s Day, a lawsuit dropped that sent a shock wave through the world of soccer.
Mar 18, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Could the Utah Jazz Be Turning a Corner? Could the Utah Jazz Be Turning a Corner?
A racist heckle and an unrepentant player, and maybe a light of progress.
Mar 13, 2019 / Dave Zirin