Colin Kaepernick

A worker assembles a football helmet in Lowell, Massachusetts.

The NFL’s Concussion Calamity The NFL’s Concussion Calamity

Dr. Chris Nowinski of the Concussion Legacy Foundation on a groundbreaking new study on CTE.

Aug 1, 2017 / Audio / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick answers questions at a news conference on August 26, 2016.

Inside Colin Kaepernick’s Trip to Africa Inside Colin Kaepernick’s Trip to Africa

Scholar Ameer Loggins recounts their experiences on the continent.

Jul 25, 2017 / Audio / Dave Zirin

NBA Free-Agency Madness and the Strength of Kaepernick’s Silence

NBA Free-Agency Madness and the Strength of Kaepernick’s Silence NBA Free-Agency Madness and the Strength of Kaepernick’s Silence

We talk to NBA writer Sekou Smith about Phil Jackson, free agency, and how the league has changed.

Jul 4, 2017 / Audio / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick Shouldn’t Have to Beg to Play in the NFL Colin Kaepernick Shouldn’t Have to Beg to Play in the NFL

By refusing to speak out about his desire to play, he’s defending the principle that he deserves a job on the merits.

Jun 29, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick Black Panther T-Shirt

Colin Kaepernick, Philando Castile, and the Lost Wisdom of Roger Goodell’s Father Colin Kaepernick, Philando Castile, and the Lost Wisdom of Roger Goodell’s Father

The need for radical voices has never been more pressing. Defending voices that are being silenced is a task for all of us.

Jun 18, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Donté Stallworth

NFL Veteran Donté Stallworth Explains the World NFL Veteran Donté Stallworth Explains the World

Talking nuclear war and football with the former wide receiver.

Jun 13, 2017 / Audio / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick

The NFL’s War Against Colin Kaepernick The NFL’s War Against Colin Kaepernick

Leading media members are carrying on a disinformation campaign against the greatest political lightning rod in sports.

Jun 8, 2017 / Dave Zirin

LeBron James

Even LeBron James Can’t Escape This Toxic Wave of Racist Hatred Even LeBron James Can’t Escape This Toxic Wave of Racist Hatred

Athletes have long been the targets of white supremacists—but they are also part of the resistance.

Jun 1, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Etan Thomas and others

A Rally for Colin Kaepernick—and Free Speech A Rally for Colin Kaepernick—and Free Speech

People are putting the NFL on notice over its treatment of Colin Kaepernick.

May 30, 2017 / Dave Zirin and Brandon Jordan

Michael Bennett and Colin Kaepernick

Will Colin Kapernick Ever Play in the NFL Again? Will Colin Kapernick Ever Play in the NFL Again?

How a pro-football “blackballing” works.

May 23, 2017 / Audio / Dave Zirin

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