Open Letter to NFL Players Traveling to Israel on a Trip Organized by Netanyahu’s Government Open Letter to NFL Players Traveling to Israel on a Trip Organized by Netanyahu’s Government
“Palestinians have for decades been fighting policies similar to the ones people are protesting in cities across the United States.”
Feb 9, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Super Bowl Winners Like Martellus Bennett Are Refusing to Go to the White House Super Bowl Winners Like Martellus Bennett Are Refusing to Go to the White House
Four Patriots players have declined Trump’s invitation—so far.
Feb 9, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Political Fervor Thrums Beneath the Super Bowl’s Surface Political Fervor Thrums Beneath the Super Bowl’s Surface
The game was historic. But the history being made off the field was reflected throughout Super Bowl Sunday.
Feb 5, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Resistance at Super Bowl LI Resistance at Super Bowl LI
Houston is lined up against Donald Trump because Houston is known as “Heart City” for a reason.
Feb 2, 2017 / Dave Zirin
‘It All Started With A Knee’: Seattle Seahawks Political Athlete Michael Bennett ‘It All Started With A Knee’: Seattle Seahawks Political Athlete Michael Bennett
At a sold-out Town Hall Seattle, Seahawks rebel athlete Michael Bennett speaks about Colin Kaepernick, the political Seahawks locker room, and raising daughters.
Jan 31, 2017 / Dave Zirin
The Sports World Must Stand With Muslim Athletes The Sports World Must Stand With Muslim Athletes
A year of triumph for Muslim sports heroes ends with a slap in the face from Donald Trump’s ban.
Jan 30, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Yes, Tom Brady’s Friendship With Donald Trump Matters Yes, Tom Brady’s Friendship With Donald Trump Matters
Tom Brady needs to get a clue.
Jan 26, 2017 / Dave Zirin
I Was at Trump’s Inauguration. It Was Tiny. I Was at Trump’s Inauguration. It Was Tiny.
If it wasn’t for the thousands of protesters, the day would’ve had no life at all.
Jan 23, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Understanding Jim Brown’s Ugly Support of Donald Trump Understanding Jim Brown’s Ugly Support of Donald Trump
His latest comments are disappointing, but not all that surprising.
Jan 18, 2017 / Dave Zirin
The Unbearable Entitlement of Dabo Swinney The Unbearable Entitlement of Dabo Swinney
Clemson’s clueless—and filthy rich—champion coach represents everything wrong with college football.
Jan 12, 2017 / Dave Zirin