Gentrification Is the Real Scandal Surrounding Jackie Robinson West Gentrification Is the Real Scandal Surrounding Jackie Robinson West
The Little League baseball champions from Chicago are being victimized by adults willfully ignorant of the realities of twenty-first-century cities.
Feb 12, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Dean Smith: On the Passing of a Death Penalty Abolitionist Dean Smith: On the Passing of a Death Penalty Abolitionist
Dean Smith will be remembered for his legendary coaching career. He should also be remembered for taking unpopular stands for social justice.
Feb 9, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Serena Williams, Indian Wells and Rewriting the Future Serena Williams, Indian Wells and Rewriting the Future
After a fourteen-year absence, Serena Williams is returning to a tournament where she faced racist abuse. She will not be alone.
Feb 6, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Following Up on the Conspiracy Theory Surrounding the Super Bowl’s Final Moments Following Up on the Conspiracy Theory Surrounding the Super Bowl’s Final Moments
Decisions are often made in sports out of sentiment. Boston fans should know that as well as anyone.
Feb 4, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Open Letter to Roger Goodell: It’s Time to Resign Open Letter to Roger Goodell: It’s Time to Resign
In order to seriously address the issues that plague the NFL, new leadership is required.
Feb 2, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin
The Conspiracy Theory Surrounding The Seahawks’ Last Play The Conspiracy Theory Surrounding The Seahawks’ Last Play
Why did Seattle choke away the Super Bowl? Some inside their locker room think that it’s because they were more concerned about optics than results.
Feb 2, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Solidarity—and the Seattle Seahawks—Forever Solidarity—and the Seattle Seahawks—Forever
The Seattle Seahawks are representing a new sports/politics paradigm, one that with a Super Bowl win could be felt for a generation.
Jan 30, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Super Bowl Sunday, a Big Day for Brain Damage Super Bowl Sunday, a Big Day for Brain Damage
It’s time again for America’s annual concussion carnival.
Jan 29, 2015 / Blog / Jon Wiener
Marshawn Lynch and Roger Goodell: Compare and Contrast Marshawn Lynch and Roger Goodell: Compare and Contrast
The fining of Marshawn Lynch by Roger Goodell speaks to far larger hypocrisies and prejudices that emanate from the NFL's central office.
Jan 28, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Patriots Balls and Christopher Hitchens Patriots Balls and Christopher Hitchens
At the heart of a silly scandal, there is a damning truth about NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the billionaires he represents.
Jan 26, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin