The Assassinating of Native American Voices by the Cowards Palin, Ditka and Snyder The Assassinating of Native American Voices by the Cowards Palin, Ditka and Snyder
Sarah Palin’s screed against those who oppose the Washington football team name has something in common with that of the owner Dan Snyder: it pretends Native Americans do not exist...
Aug 27, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
On the Little League World Series, Jackie Robinson West and Michael Brown On the Little League World Series, Jackie Robinson West and Michael Brown
The rise of the all African-American little league from Chicago has revealed a great deal in the wake of Ferguson, about what we choose to see and not see with regards to race.
Aug 24, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
The Wrong Question: ‘Where Are the Athletes on Ferguson?’ The Wrong Question: ‘Where Are the Athletes on Ferguson?’
People are asking why black athletes aren’t speaking out about Ferguson. It’s the wrong question at the wrong time.
Aug 22, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
The Major Problem With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Powerful Essay on Ferguson The Major Problem With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Powerful Essay on Ferguson
Fighting racism, sexism and anti-LGBT bigotry is not a distraction from building a united struggle but a precondition for building a united struggle.
Aug 18, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
INTERVIEW: Why Pro Wrestler ‘MVP’ Made the Trip to Ferguson INTERVIEW: Why Pro Wrestler ‘MVP’ Made the Trip to Ferguson
Pro wrestling star Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) decided that he could no longer shake his fist at his TV, and traveled to Ferguson to be a part of the protests.
Aug 17, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Why Has It Taken This Long for a Men’s Pro-Sports Team to Hire a Female Coach? Why Has It Taken This Long for a Men’s Pro-Sports Team to Hire a Female Coach?
Becky Hammon will be the first full-time female assistant coach in any major professional men’s sport in the United States.
Aug 7, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Here’s What Happens When an NFL Player Beats His Fiancée Unconscious Here’s What Happens When an NFL Player Beats His Fiancée Unconscious
The NFL has a serious violence-against-women problem.
Jul 24, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Four Little Boys and the Price of Play in Gaza Four Little Boys and the Price of Play in Gaza
The beach is supposed to be a refuge for the children of Gaza. Now it is the scene of a war crime.
Jul 21, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
On Dwight Howard and #FreePalestine On Dwight Howard and #FreePalestine
Dwight Howard and other NBA players are finding out that showing even token support for Palestinians comes with a price.
Jul 17, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Thanks to Sounders, I See Another World Cup Is Possible Thanks to Sounders, I See Another World Cup Is Possible
We shouldn’t forget about the beauty of sports just because FIFA has no soul.
Jul 14, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin