We’ve Entered the Era of ‘Branding for Black Lives’ We’ve Entered the Era of ‘Branding for Black Lives’
Amid NFL-approved statements against racism, players fought to have a real message heard—and in another sport, a hero emerged.
Sep 14, 2020 / Dave Zirin
WNBA Players—Again—Show the Meaning of Radical Dissent WNBA Players—Again—Show the Meaning of Radical Dissent
While the sports world rushes to cash in on “woke capitalism,” Layshia Clarendon and others in the WNBA are reminding us of the meaning of rebellion.
Jul 27, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Michael Bennett Thinks the NFL Is Starting to Wake Up Michael Bennett Thinks the NFL Is Starting to Wake Up
In his first extended interview since our national uprising against racist violence, Bennett touches on the NFL, the importance of history, and what we can all do to reclaim societ...
Jul 20, 2020 / Dave Zirin
It’s Time for White NFL Players to Take the Knee It’s Time for White NFL Players to Take the Knee
It’s an unmistakable gesture, one that would show that the recent anti-racist statements by white NFL players are not just talk.
Jun 9, 2020 / Dave Zirin
The Critical Role of Athletes in Fighting White Blindness The Critical Role of Athletes in Fighting White Blindness
After the police murder of George Floyd, many athletes spoke out. This is a key part of the process of building anti-racism.
May 28, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Shut Up and Play, or Shut Up and Die? Shut Up and Play, or Shut Up and Die?
Donald Trump and NFL ownership are demanding a 2020 season, health of the players be damned.
May 22, 2020 / no-paywall / Dave Zirin
Athletes Take a Knee Against Israel’s Occupation Athletes Take a Knee Against Israel’s Occupation
Two volleyball players at Brooklyn College are facing a torrent of abuse for protesting during the Israeli national anthem.
Feb 28, 2020 / Dave Zirin
This Year’s Super Bowl Was Blatantly Propagandistic This Year’s Super Bowl Was Blatantly Propagandistic
Kansas City won the big game, but that was a sideshow compared to the political bombast on display.
Feb 4, 2020 / Dave Zirin
High School Football Players Took a Knee Before a Game, and Opposing ‘Fans’ Threw Trash at Them High School Football Players Took a Knee Before a Game, and Opposing ‘Fans’ Threw Trash at Them
“Look at these [n-words] taking a knee and they don’t even know why they’re doing it,” said one person in the crowd.
Dec 3, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Colin Kaepernick Refused to Bend to Roger Goodell’s Will Colin Kaepernick Refused to Bend to Roger Goodell’s Will
The quarterback remade the NFL’s hastily called league-wide tryout and demanded transparency.
Nov 18, 2019 / Dave Zirin