Against Abolishing Football at Penn State Against Abolishing Football at Penn State
It would bring vengeance without justice.
Jul 15, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
The Shocking Truth About Joe Paterno, Penn State and Governor Tom Corbett The Shocking Truth About Joe Paterno, Penn State and Governor Tom Corbett
Penn State University and the legacy of Coach Joe Paterno have been destroyed by Louis Freeh’s report.
Jul 12, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Serena Williams and Getting ‘Emotional’ for Title IX Serena Williams and Getting ‘Emotional’ for Title IX
Serena Williams’s victory at Wimbledon, as well as the questions she had to answer, was a reminder about the importance of Title IX.
Jul 9, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Steve Nash to the Lakers: The Political Impact Steve Nash to the Lakers: The Political Impact
Will this bravest of athletes continue to speak out now that he's playing for Kobe Bryant’s Lakers?
Jul 5, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Drew Brees, Union Power and the Big Payback Drew Brees, Union Power and the Big Payback
It might be hard to see a trade union hero in quarterback Drew Brees. But it shouldn’t be.
Jul 2, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Sandusky’s Crimes and Governor Corbett’s Negligence Sandusky’s Crimes and Governor Corbett’s Negligence
Governor Tom Corbett still has questions to answer about his role in the slow-motion investigation and prosecution of Penn State University’s Jerry Sandusky.
Jun 25, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Dave Zirin: The DOJ Wastes Money on Sports Dave Zirin: The DOJ Wastes Money on Sports
The Department of Justice spent $2 to 3 million prosecuting Roger Clemens. Why?
Jun 20, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Palestinian Soccer Star/Hunger Striker Mahmoud Sarsak to Be Freed by Israel Palestinian Soccer Star/Hunger Striker Mahmoud Sarsak to Be Freed by Israel
After imprisoning him without charges for three years, Israel is releasing the member of the Palestinian National Team.
Jun 18, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Why We Should All Root for the Miami Heat Why We Should All Root for the Miami Heat
The 2012 NBA finals presents more than a match up of two young, exciting, athletic teams. They present a rooting political litmus test.
Jun 11, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Dave Zirin: Why the New Class Action Lawsuit Terrifies the NFL Dave Zirin: Why the New Class Action Lawsuit Terrifies the NFL
More than 2,000 former players claim the NFL concealed knowledge about the long-term damage caused by concussions.
Jun 8, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room