Sue Bird Sets a Standard and Says Goodbye to the WNBA Sue Bird Sets a Standard and Says Goodbye to the WNBA
The legendary basketball player accomplished much on the court and moved the political needle off the court.
Sep 8, 2022 / Dave Zirin
Brittney Griner Is Facing 9 Years in a Russian Penal Colony. Where Is the Campaign to Free Her? Brittney Griner Is Facing 9 Years in a Russian Penal Colony. Where Is the Campaign to Free Her?
We should be stepping up our efforts to bring the WNBA superstar home. Instead we’re getting “out of sight, out of mind”—and it’s a disgrace.
Sep 6, 2022 / Dave Zirin
Can Dennis Rodman Secure Brittney Griner’s Freedom? Can Dennis Rodman Secure Brittney Griner’s Freedom?
The State Department failed the WNBA superstar, but maybe the cult of celebrity can succeed.
Aug 23, 2022 / Dave Zirin
By Attacking Brittney Griner, Trump Signals to His Base: “I’m Still Racist” By Attacking Brittney Griner, Trump Signals to His Base: “I’m Still Racist”
The former president is reconnecting with his fans by using an old playbook: demonize a Black athlete, lie about who they are, and reap the benefits.
Aug 2, 2022 / Dave Zirin
Bill Russell Was a Revolutionary Bill Russell Was a Revolutionary
The death of the basketball legend at 88 should remind us of his courage off the court.
Aug 1, 2022 / Dave Zirin
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
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
The Growing Grassroots Movement to Free Brittney Griner The Growing Grassroots Movement to Free Brittney Griner
Amid protests and calls for government action, the Biden administration remains silent.
Jun 28, 2022 / Sophie Hurwitz
Toni Smith-Thompson Comes Home Again Toni Smith-Thompson Comes Home Again
Manhattanville College welcomed back the activist athlete who turned her back to the national anthem in 2003 thanks to students who saw themselves in her struggle.
May 31, 2022 / Dave Zirin
Finally a Change of Strategy in the Push for Brittney Griner’s Freedom Finally a Change of Strategy in the Push for Brittney Griner’s Freedom
The State Department is at long last seeing the basketball star as the “wrongfully detained” person she is.
May 4, 2022 / Dave Zirin