Heading a Hoops Conference in the Era of Big Football Heading a Hoops Conference in the Era of Big Football
WCC commissioner Gloria Nevarez joins the show to talk aspirations and challenges of leading a non-power 5 conference.
Dec 4, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
The NFL Still Only Cares About Violence Against Women When There’s Video The NFL Still Only Cares About Violence Against Women When There’s Video
Without public outcries, this is a league that constantly does the wrong thing.
Dec 3, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Le’Veon Bell and the Politics of Anti-Solidarity Le’Veon Bell and the Politics of Anti-Solidarity
Pittsburgh Steelers players ransacked their teammate’s locker, and NFL owners were assuredly licking their chops as the scene unfolded.
Nov 16, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Student Groups Push ‘Justice for Jordan’ Forward at the University of Maryland Student Groups Push ‘Justice for Jordan’ Forward at the University of Maryland
Students are not letting the death of football player Jordan McNair be forgotten, even following the dismissing of head football coach D.J. Durkin.
Nov 3, 2018 / Dave Zirin
A ‘Justice for Jordan’ Protest Takes On the University of Maryland A ‘Justice for Jordan’ Protest Takes On the University of Maryland
In response to the retainment of “bully coach” D.J. Durkin, campus groups unite.
Oct 31, 2018 / StudentNation / Dave Zirin
Of Course the University of Maryland’s Football Culture Is Toxic Of Course the University of Maryland’s Football Culture Is Toxic
The special commission’s report on the death of Jordan McNair is a blatant attempt to protect the university’s investment.
Oct 26, 2018 / Dave Zirin
The UMD Football Team Comes Together to Kick a Booster Off a Plane The UMD Football Team Comes Together to Kick a Booster Off a Plane
The death of teammate Jordan McNair, and the arrogance of boosters protecting the program, has pushed UMD football to the edge.
Oct 10, 2018 / StudentNation / Dave Zirin
Sports, Rape Culture, and Brett Kavanaugh Sports, Rape Culture, and Brett Kavanaugh
Brenda Tracy joins the show to talk sports, sexual assault, and why we must combat rape culture (TW).
Oct 9, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Eric Reid: Forged in Struggle Eric Reid: Forged in Struggle
After kneeling with Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid is finally back with an NFL team and still speaking truth to power.
Oct 3, 2018 / Dave Zirin
What the Worst of Sports Taught Brett Kavanaugh—and What It Still Teaches Today What the Worst of Sports Taught Brett Kavanaugh—and What It Still Teaches Today
My experience around privileged high-school and college athletes leads me directly to the accusations made against Brett Kavanaugh.
Sep 26, 2018 / Dave Zirin