A Tale of Two Women Athletes: Why the GOP Wants to Erase Brittney Griner and Lia Thomas A Tale of Two Women Athletes: Why the GOP Wants to Erase Brittney Griner and Lia Thomas
The GOP is fueled by conspiracy theories, white nationalism, and moral panic. Their response to these two athletes reveals their political bankruptcy.
Mar 23, 2022 / Dave Zirin
Brittney Griner Is a Political Prisoner Brittney Griner Is a Political Prisoner
It’s time to raise the volume on the plight of the WNBA superstar, who is languishing in Russian custody.
Mar 15, 2022 / Dave Zirin
Free Brittney Griner Free Brittney Griner
Russia’s jailing of the basketball star is an injustice that requires an international response.
Mar 8, 2022 / Dave Zirin
What We Can Learn From Sports Fandom’s Moral Drift What We Can Learn From Sports Fandom’s Moral Drift
Fandom has taken on the worst of the corrupted tribalism that has dominated so much of life outside the arena, the ballpark, and the stadium.
Dec 8, 2021 / Robert Lipsyte
Enes Kanter Freedom: The NBA Authoritarian Against Authoritarianism Enes Kanter Freedom: The NBA Authoritarian Against Authoritarianism
By attacking LeBron James and appearing on Tucker Carlson’s show, the NBA player has taken his causes and delivered them into the arms of the right wing.
Dec 1, 2021 / Dave Zirin
The Seattle Storm Is the Most Political Team in Sports The Seattle Storm Is the Most Political Team in Sports
The team won its fourth league title last year and has been making history off the court as well.
Jun 9, 2021 / Jake Uitti
Naomi Osaka and the Growing Backlash Against Athletes Who Dare to Speak Out Naomi Osaka and the Growing Backlash Against Athletes Who Dare to Speak Out
Fan violence in the NBA and the French Open crackdown on Naomi Osaka have something glaring in common: the reassertion of power over outspoken Black athletes.
Jun 2, 2021 / Dave Zirin
New York Needs Trae Young New York Needs Trae Young
After the year from hell, New York City awakens to jeer their very own basketball villain.
May 26, 2021 / Dave Zirin
Kyrie Irving’s Comments on Palestine Are a Big Deal Kyrie Irving’s Comments on Palestine Are a Big Deal
The basketball savant has called for the bombs to stop as well as a new internationalist humanism.
May 20, 2021 / Dave Zirin
Sports Unions Come Together to Fight for the PRO Act Sports Unions Come Together to Fight for the PRO Act
The sports unions for basketball, baseball, football, and hockey have combined forces—and the labor movement is stronger for it.
May 6, 2021 / Dave Zirin