Damar Hamlin’s Pain Is Not a Feel-Good Story Damar Hamlin’s Pain Is Not a Feel-Good Story
The NFL is encouraging the public to feel joy instead of trauma so the show can go on.
Jan 11, 2023 / Dave Zirin
The NFL Just Showed the World What It Thinks of Its Players The NFL Just Showed the World What It Thinks of Its Players
When a player almost dies on the field, the game must end.
Jan 3, 2023 / Dave Zirin
The Qatar World Cup Ushers in a New Era of Digital Authoritarianism in Sports 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.
Dec 8, 2022 / Karim Zidan
Is NFL Football a Blood Sport? 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.
Nov 22, 2022 / Audio / Dave Zirin
The NFL Disrespects Women. What Else Is New? The NFL Disrespects Women. What Else Is New?
Anyone who finds sexual violence repugnant again finds themselves at odds with the league.
Aug 31, 2022 / Dave Zirin
A Football Coach’s Prayer Is Not About Freedom. It’s About Coercion. 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.
Jun 27, 2022 / Dave Zirin
The Meaning Behind Brian Flores’s New Job 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.
Feb 22, 2022 / Dave Zirin
Was the Super Bowl Halftime Show a “Missed Opportunity”? Was the Super Bowl Halftime Show a “Missed Opportunity”?
Legendary hip-hop acts came together in politics-free performance.
Feb 15, 2022 / Dave Zirin
Brian Flores Levels a Lawsuit Against the NFL for Discriminatory Practices 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.
Feb 2, 2022 / Dave Zirin
How to Change the NFL’s Racist Hiring Practices 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.
Jan 20, 2022 / Dave Zirin