At Long Last, Jason Collins Is the First At Long Last, Jason Collins Is the First
After one game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins has made history as the first openly gay player in one of the “big four” sports in the...
Feb 24, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
After the Press Conference: Michael Sam and the ‘Man Box’ After the Press Conference: Michael Sam and the ‘Man Box’
Michael Sam’s press conference showed a young man who isn’t looking to be a trailblazer. He just wants to play football. That may have to be enough.
Feb 22, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
‘Men Aren’t Used to the Prospect of Being Objectified’: Wade Davis on Michael Sam and Homophobia in the NFL ‘Men Aren’t Used to the Prospect of Being Objectified’: Wade Davis on Michael Sam and Homophobia in the NFL
Former NFL player Wade Davis talks to us about Michael Sam and the risks and rewards of being gay in the NFL in 2014.
Feb 21, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Sochi 2014: Where Pussy Riot Gets Whipped by Cossacks Sochi 2014: Where Pussy Riot Gets Whipped by Cossacks
In a sickening display, Putin’s security forces unleash barbarism as a stark warning to others.
Feb 19, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Sochi Unofficially Bans Protest (Unless You’re an American Homophobe) Sochi Unofficially Bans Protest (Unless You’re an American Homophobe)
The brief detention of Pussy Riot members is only the latest in a series of oppressive arrests at this Olympics.
The Sochi Games Are Being Held on the Land of Genocide The Sochi Games Are Being Held on the Land of Genocide
“Sochi is the land of Circassians. They can’t hide this anymore.”
Feb 17, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Join Our Live Chat with Dave Zirin and Former Olympic Athlete Samantha Retrosi Join Our Live Chat with Dave Zirin and Former Olympic Athlete Samantha Retrosi
The Nation's sports editor Dave Zirin will join former luge competitor Samantha Retrosi to take reader questions on the politics of the Olympic games.
Feb 16, 2014 / The Nation
The Miami Dolphins, Richie Incognito and the Rot in the National Football League The Miami Dolphins, Richie Incognito and the Rot in the National Football League
The Ted Wells report about Miami Dolphins locker room bullying produces more questions than answers.
Feb 14, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Why the Curious Right-Wing Silence on Michael Sam? Why the Curious Right-Wing Silence on Michael Sam?
Why has the mainstream, right-wing response to NFL prospect and SEC defensive player of the year Michael Sam’s announcement that he is gay been a chorus of crickets?
Feb 13, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
While We Celebrate Michael Sam, Don’t Forget Sasha Menu Courey While We Celebrate Michael Sam, Don’t Forget Sasha Menu Courey
Don’t let the glowing press around Mizzou distract from the school’s awful response to a rape allegation.
Feb 12, 2014 / Blog / Steven Hsieh