The Knicks Lifted a City on Their Backs The Knicks Lifted a City on Their Backs
After 53 years, the city and its basketball team can finally celebrate together.
Jun 16, 2026 / Dave Zirin
With the Trump Stench Gone, the Knicks Make History With the Trump Stench Gone, the Knicks Make History
The bad vibes lifted, and basketball fans witnessed a miracle at Madison Square Garden.
Jun 11, 2026 / Dave Zirin
Not Even Trump Can Ruin the Knicks’ Moment Not Even Trump Can Ruin the Knicks’ Moment
New York City hates Trump—but that won’t stop him from attending tonight’s NBA finals game at Madison Square Garden.
Jun 8, 2026 / Dave Zirin
The Uncommon Bravery of Jason Collins The Uncommon Bravery of Jason Collins
The death of the NBA’s first openly gay player at 47 underscores a hard truth: Male professional sports remains hostile terrain for openly queer athletes.
May 14, 2026 / Dave Zirin
The Risk in Being More Than an Athlete The Risk in Being More Than an Athlete
Natasha Cloud became one of only a few professional athletes to speak about Gaza. Now she can’t find a WNBA team.
Apr 23, 2026 / Dave Zirin
Why Is Steph Curry Investing in Israeli Security Tech? Why Is Steph Curry Investing in Israeli Security Tech?
The greatest shooter ever is part of a financial ecosystem in which Silicon Valley capital pours into Israeli technology companies with ties to the IDF.
Mar 13, 2026 / Lee Escobedo
Why LeBron James Ignores Genocide and Stands With Israel Why LeBron James Ignores Genocide and Stands With Israel
The basketball great once said he wanted to be like Muhammad Ali. He can’t do that and shrug off Israeli war crimes.
Feb 17, 2026 / Dave Zirin
Is the Sports World Finally Giving Up Its Right to Remain Silent? Is the Sports World Finally Giving Up Its Right to Remain Silent?
Last year, the sports industry remained quiet in the face of Trump’s violence. Now with the killing of Renee Good, it may be waking up to the dangers of this administration.
Jan 12, 2026 / Dave Zirin
Above All, the NBA Will Protect the Gambling Industry Above All, the NBA Will Protect the Gambling Industry
In the face of betting scandals, the NBA will do anything—except endanger the gambling apps sucking dry the league’s most vulnerable fans.
Nov 6, 2025 / Dave Zirin
Letter From DC: Goodbye to John Wall, Hello to Celebrating His Rebel Spirit Letter From DC: Goodbye to John Wall, Hello to Celebrating His Rebel Spirit
The former Washington Wizards point guard retires from the NBA, but the anti-Trump protests embody his swaggy defiance.
Aug 22, 2025 / Dave Zirin