My-King Johnson Is the First Openly Gay Scholarship Football Player in History My-King Johnson Is the First Openly Gay Scholarship Football Player in History
His story represents the future of LGBT athletes.
Mar 2, 2017 / Dave Zirin
‘Where Did You Get Your Name From?’ Muhammad Ali Jr. Is Detained by Immigration Officials ‘Where Did You Get Your Name From?’ Muhammad Ali Jr. Is Detained by Immigration Officials
This president extolled Muhammad Ali upon his death and now passes policies that detain his son.
Feb 25, 2017 / Dave Zirin
The Towering Legacy of Ed Garvey The Towering Legacy of Ed Garvey
The former NFL Players’ Union Leader and Progressive hall-of-famer passed away this week at the age of 76.
Feb 22, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Why the NBA Is in Revolt Against Trump Why the NBA Is in Revolt Against Trump
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver tried to head off a political awakening, and instead stoked its flames.
Feb 20, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Why Michael Bennett Walked Away From the NFL’s Israel Delegation Why Michael Bennett Walked Away From the NFL’s Israel Delegation
Michael Bennett plans to visit Israel soon, but only if Palestinian people aren’t rendered invisible.
Feb 13, 2017 / Dave Zirin
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