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
Trevor Reed’s Freedom Should Spur Calls to Release Brittney Griner Trevor Reed’s Freedom Should Spur Calls to Release Brittney Griner
Griner’s supporters should use the activism of Reed’s parents as a road map.
Apr 29, 2022 / Dave Zirin
In Defense of “Winning Time” In Defense of “Winning Time”
Laker legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Jerry West are none too happy with the new HBO series. But there is much to be said for it.
Apr 21, 2022 / Dave Zirin
The Bad Aftertaste of the NCAA Men’s Tournament The Bad Aftertaste of the NCAA Men’s Tournament
The North Carolina Tar Heels seemed to come apart physically, and the grown-ups just stood around and watched.
Apr 6, 2022 / Dave Zirin
The Tactical Silence Has Failed: Say Brittney Griner’s Name The Tactical Silence Has Failed: Say Brittney Griner’s Name
The State Department believes that raising up the basketball star’s name will make her situation in a Russian prison worse. She could be sentenced to a labor camp. How much worse c...
Mar 28, 2022 / Dave Zirin