Donald Trump May Be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Colin Kaepernick Donald Trump May Be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Colin Kaepernick
Trump’s boasts about keeping Colin Kaepernick unemployed may actually help him find work.
Mar 23, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Colin Kaepernick Has Not Stopped Fighting Injustice Just Because He’s Stopped Kneeling Colin Kaepernick Has Not Stopped Fighting Injustice Just Because He’s Stopped Kneeling
The scathing criticism aimed at Colin Kaepernick for ending his protests of the national anthem is hypocrisy writ large.
Mar 6, 2017 / Dave Zirin
The Towering Legacy of Ed Garvey The Towering Legacy of Ed Garvey
The former NFL Players’ Union Leader and Progressive hall-of-famer passed away this week at the age of 76.
Feb 22, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Why Michael Bennett Walked Away From the NFL’s Israel Delegation Why Michael Bennett Walked Away From the NFL’s Israel Delegation
Michael Bennett plans to visit Israel soon, but only if Palestinian people aren’t rendered invisible.
Feb 13, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Open Letter to NFL Players Traveling to Israel on a Trip Organized by Netanyahu’s Government Open Letter to NFL Players Traveling to Israel on a Trip Organized by Netanyahu’s Government
“Palestinians have for decades been fighting policies similar to the ones people are protesting in cities across the United States.”
Feb 9, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Super Bowl Winners Like Martellus Bennett Are Refusing to Go to the White House Super Bowl Winners Like Martellus Bennett Are Refusing to Go to the White House
Four Patriots players have declined Trump’s invitation—so far.
Feb 9, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Political Fervor Thrums Beneath the Super Bowl’s Surface Political Fervor Thrums Beneath the Super Bowl’s Surface
The game was historic. But the history being made off the field was reflected throughout Super Bowl Sunday.
Feb 5, 2017 / Dave Zirin
‘It All Started With A Knee’: Seattle Seahawks Political Athlete Michael Bennett ‘It All Started With A Knee’: Seattle Seahawks Political Athlete Michael Bennett
At a sold-out Town Hall Seattle, Seahawks rebel athlete Michael Bennett speaks about Colin Kaepernick, the political Seahawks locker room, and raising daughters.
Jan 31, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Yes, Tom Brady’s Friendship With Donald Trump Matters Yes, Tom Brady’s Friendship With Donald Trump Matters
Tom Brady needs to get a clue.
Jan 26, 2017 / Dave Zirin
2016 in Sports: Joy and Resistance While the World Burned 2016 in Sports: Joy and Resistance While the World Burned
The sports world was an oasis during an otherwise terrible year.
Dec 1, 2016 / Dave Zirin