Voices Are Raised Against the NBA Launching Its New African League in Rwanda Voices Are Raised Against the NBA Launching Its New African League in Rwanda
Human rights groups are concerned that using Rwanda as a backdrop would provide a public relations boost for its autocratic leader.
Apr 30, 2021 / Dave Zirin
Appreciating the Legend of Elgin Baylor Appreciating the Legend of Elgin Baylor
Baylor changed the way the game was played, on and off the court.
Mar 24, 2021 / Dave Zirin
Kelly Loeffler Just Lost Her WNBA Team to a Player She Refused to Meet Kelly Loeffler Just Lost Her WNBA Team to a Player She Refused to Meet
A massive story just went down in Atlanta, if we take the time to acknowledge it.
Mar 3, 2021 / Dave Zirin
Welcome to the Real March Madness Welcome to the Real March Madness
So called amateur athletes are being treated like professionals in every way except getting paid.
Feb 25, 2021 / Dave Zirin
Why Did Mark Cuban Fold? Why Did Mark Cuban Fold?
The controversy over the anthem shows, yet again, that there is nothing “united” about these United States.
Feb 11, 2021 / Dave Zirin
Kyrie Irving Does Not Have to Be Who You Want Him to Be Kyrie Irving Does Not Have to Be Who You Want Him to Be
He's the epitome of “player empowerment,” much to the chagrin of the NBA and its scribes.
Jan 21, 2021 / Dave Zirin
WNBA Players Just Showed Their Political Power WNBA Players Just Showed Their Political Power
By opposing WNBA franchise owner Kelly Loeffler’s Senate run, players demonstrated their influence on and off the court.
Jan 7, 2021 / Dave Zirin
‘Sports Illustrated’ Chose the Wrong Activist Athletes ‘Sports Illustrated’ Chose the Wrong Activist Athletes
The real Sportspeople of the Year aren’t merely “activist athletes”; they are those who expanded the very definition of the phrase.
Dec 7, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Athletes Are No Substitute for a Functioning Government Athletes Are No Substitute for a Functioning Government
Patrick Mahomes and LeBron James have tried to help people vote this election season, but it’s not their job.
Nov 5, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Why Are People Watching Less Sports? Why Are People Watching Less Sports?
Sportswriter Jane McManus joins the show to talk about a new survey on sports viewership
Oct 20, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin