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December 8, 2022
The Qatar World Cup Ushers in a New Era of Digital Authoritarianism in Sports
With drones, video cameras, facial recognition software, and undercover police, the tournament may be the most-surveilled sporting event ever.
Karim Zidan
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November 22, 2022
Is NFL Football a Blood Sport?
On this week’s episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, we speak to filmmaker Isaac Solotaroff to talk about his new film, Bloodsport.
Dave Zirin
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August 31, 2022
The NFL Disrespects Women. What Else Is New?
Anyone who finds sexual violence repugnant again finds themselves at odds with the league.
Dave Zirin
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June 27, 2022
A Football Coach’s Prayer Is Not About Freedom. It’s About Coercion.
In a decision riddled with lies, the Supreme Court rules that a football coach can, should they choose, become a dictator-priest.
Dave Zirin
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February 22, 2022
The Meaning Behind Brian Flores’s New Job
Brian Flores has a new gig in the league, but it won’t deter him from pressing forward on his racial discrimination suit.
Dave Zirin
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February 15, 2022
Was the Super Bowl Halftime Show a “Missed Opportunity”?
Legendary hip-hop acts came together in politics-free performance.
Dave Zirin
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February 2, 2022
Brian Flores Levels a Lawsuit Against the NFL for Discriminatory Practices
Everyone associated with the NFL should find the same courage as the former Miami Dolphins head coach—or the league will fall back into its racist sloth.
Dave Zirin
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January 20, 2022
How to Change the NFL’s Racist Hiring Practices
There is now one Black head coach in the NFL, and the league could buckle under the weight of its bigotry.
Dave Zirin
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January 18, 2022
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January 11, 2022
What Do the 1984 Olympics Teach Us?
Sports Illustrated’s L. Jon Wertheim joins the show to talk about his new book.
Dave Zirin