‘The Labor Movement Never Stands Still’: An Interview With Marvin Miller (1917–2012) ‘The Labor Movement Never Stands Still’: An Interview With Marvin Miller (1917–2012)
Marvin Miller, former executive director of the Major Leage Baseball Players Association, died today at the age of 95.
Nov 27, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Killing Hope: Why Israel Targets Sports in Gaza Killing Hope: Why Israel Targets Sports in Gaza
For the second time in three years, the sports infrastructure was targeted and destroyed in Gaza.
Nov 19, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Citizen’s Arrest: The Case for Putting Jeffrey Loria Behind Bars Citizen’s Arrest: The Case for Putting Jeffrey Loria Behind Bars
The Miami Marlins owner has already stolen his share from taxpayers. Now it’s time to put him in custody before he does more harm.
Nov 14, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Nine-Year-Old Girl Plays Football, Kicks Ass and Maybe Changes the World Nine-Year-Old Girl Plays Football, Kicks Ass and Maybe Changes the World
Sam Gordon has become an Internet sensation after the spread of viral videos showing her shredding Pee Wee football defenses with a series of dynamic touchdown runs.
Nov 12, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
The 2012 Elections: Heralded by Sergio Romo’s Shirt The 2012 Elections: Heralded by Sergio Romo’s Shirt
San Francisco Giants reliever Sergio Romo gave us a sneak preview of last night’s historic election results.
Nov 7, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
The Political Narcissism of the New York Marathon The Political Narcissism of the New York Marathon
Insisting on holding a sporting event in the midst of disaster is a microcosm of everything that’s wrong with American politics.
Nov 2, 2012 / Blog / Michelle Dean
With Love: Postpone the Damn Marathon With Love: Postpone the Damn Marathon
The New York City Marathon is due to proceed as planned this Sunday. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, it should not.
Nov 2, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
James Harden, the NBA and the Myth of Small Markets James Harden, the NBA and the Myth of Small Markets
Beneath the surface of a shocking NBA trade lies a corporate philosophy that puts fans last.
Oct 29, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
‘It’s Bonds. Barry Bonds’: The Return of Baseball’s Invisible Man ‘It’s Bonds. Barry Bonds’: The Return of Baseball’s Invisible Man
The name Barry Bonds returned to the airwaves as the Giants returned to the World Series
Oct 25, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
The Recusal: Roger Goodell Just Had a Great Fall The Recusal: Roger Goodell Just Had a Great Fall
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s effort to be Rudyard Kipling spliced with Gordon Gekko looks like it’s on the road to failure.
Oct 22, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin