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.

Kathy Switzer

The First Registered Woman to Run the Boston Marathon Is Running Again Today—50 Years Later The First Registered Woman to Run the Boston Marathon Is Running Again Today—50 Years Later

A true trailblazer is finally getting her due.

Apr 17, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Eduardo Paes

An Olympic-Sized Bribery Scandal Crashes Down on Rio’s Former Mayor Eduardo Paes An Olympic-Sized Bribery Scandal Crashes Down on Rio’s Former Mayor Eduardo Paes

Eduardo Paes was supposed to be the future of Brazilian politics. Not anymore.

Apr 13, 2017 / Dave Zirin

jake arrieta pitch

Hari Kondabolu on Baseball: ‘I’m Going to Throw This 100-Mile-per-Hour Missile at Your Head’ Hari Kondabolu on Baseball: ‘I’m Going to Throw This 100-Mile-per-Hour Missile at Your Head’

Hari and Dave discuss the origins of their New York Mets fandom and how the NFL and MLB reflect American society.

Apr 11, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Carli Lloyd and women's team

US Women’s Soccer Just Scored a Big Win US Women’s Soccer Just Scored a Big Win

The US women’s national soccer team has a new contract, and it’s important for a number of reasons.

Apr 5, 2017 / Dave Zirin

USA women's hockey

How To Win a Sports Strike How To Win a Sports Strike

The Women’s Hockey Strike, the Oakland Raiders move, and Frank Martin.

Apr 4, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

March Madness

The NCAA’s Collegiate Cartel The NCAA’s Collegiate Cartel

Why I think the NCAA has more in common with the mob than higher ed.

Apr 3, 2017 / Dave Zirin

South Carolina Coach Frank Martin Has It Backward on ‘Today’s Kids’

South Carolina Coach Frank Martin Has It Backward on ‘Today’s Kids’ South Carolina Coach Frank Martin Has It Backward on ‘Today’s Kids’

I’m not worried about this generation. I’m worried about the rest of us.

Mar 31, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Victory! USA Women’s Hockey Team Just Won Their Strike

Victory! USA Women’s Hockey Team Just Won Their Strike Victory! USA Women’s Hockey Team Just Won Their Strike

These women have shown female athletes as well as the labor movement what winning looks like.

Mar 29, 2017 / Dave Zirin

USA women's hockey

The US Women’s Ice Hockey Team Is on Strike—and the Solidarity Is Stunning The US Women’s Ice Hockey Team Is on Strike—and the Solidarity Is Stunning

The effort to find “replacement players” is backfiring.

Mar 28, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick vs. Donald Trump Colin Kaepernick vs. Donald Trump

Breaking down the reasons why Colin Kaepernick still hasn’t been signed, and debating the likelihood of a Final Four strike.

Mar 28, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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