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
Why LeBron James Scares the Racist Right Why LeBron James Scares the Racist Right
His social media reach that outstrips Trump’s and social conscience that defies Trumpism have the worst people wanting the basketball star silenced.
Sep 23, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons: More Than a Love Story Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons: More Than a Love Story
The basketball superstar announced her marriage to a man she helped free from prison. But there is a sobering lesson beneath this feel-good story.
Sep 18, 2020 / Dave Zirin
American Athletes Can Decide This Year’s Election American Athletes Can Decide This Year’s Election
In a year of marked by mass uprisings and the Covid pandemic, Trump depends on sports to project a sense of normality. Will the players comply?
Sep 18, 2020 / Robert Lipsyte
Professional Athletes Are Showing America Just How Powerful Labor Really Is Professional Athletes Are Showing America Just How Powerful Labor Really Is
By striking, the players in the NBA, MLB, and beyond have brought their bosses to the table and launched a national conversation.
Aug 27, 2020 / Dave Zirin
The Milwaukee Bucks and Brewers Strike for Racial Justice The Milwaukee Bucks and Brewers Strike for Racial Justice
The decision by the Bucks and Brewers to sit out their games is unprecedented.
Aug 26, 2020 / Dave Zirin
America Doesn’t Deserve to Have Baseball Back America Doesn’t Deserve to Have Baseball Back
The season has just begun, but Major League Baseball is already struggling with a large and entirely predictable coronavirus outbreak.
Jul 28, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Maya Moore for the Win Maya Moore for the Win
Jonathan Irons finally walks free thanks to the efforts of the all-time basketball great.
Jul 2, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Michael Jordan: Alone Michael Jordan: Alone
After watching the 10-part documentary about the Chicago Bulls, does anyone still want to be like Mike?
May 18, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Michael Jordan and the Tragedy of the Bully Michael Jordan and the Tragedy of the Bully
One does not need to be “like Mike” to achieve greatness. Just ask Bill Russell.
May 13, 2020 / Dave Zirin