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Men on the Edge of Panic: Boomer Esiason, Mike Francesa and Toxic Masculinity

Men on the Edge of Panic: Boomer Esiason, Mike Francesa and Toxic Masculinity Men on the Edge of Panic: Boomer Esiason, Mike Francesa and Toxic Masculinity

Recent comments by New York City sports radio stars Boomer Esiason and Mike Francesa revealed more than they intended.

Apr 7, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Richard Sherman Defends His Dirt

Richard Sherman Defends His Dirt Richard Sherman Defends His Dirt

“Richard Sherman is the conscience of the NFL” – Mike Freeman

Apr 3, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Can Soccer Save the Left?

Can Soccer Save the Left? Can Soccer Save the Left?

In the London neighborhood of Forest Gate, the spark of a soccer revolution is brewing.

Apr 2, 2014 / Mark Bergfeld

Dan Snyder’s Anti-Public Relations and #CancelColbert

Dan Snyder’s Anti-Public Relations and #CancelColbert Dan Snyder’s Anti-Public Relations and #CancelColbert

We should not assume the #CancelColbert hashtag let Dan Snyder off the hook.

Apr 1, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Brazil’s World Cup Gentrification Through the Barrel of a Gun

Brazil’s World Cup Gentrification Through the Barrel of a Gun Brazil’s World Cup Gentrification Through the Barrel of a Gun

The recent Brazilian marine invasion of a favela, and the way the invasion was covered, raises serious concerns.

Mar 30, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin

The Northwestern University Football Union and the NCAA’s Death Spiral

The Northwestern University Football Union and the NCAA’s Death Spiral The Northwestern University Football Union and the NCAA’s Death Spiral

The National Labor Relations Board ruling that the Northwestern football team can unionize signals a massive sea-change in so-called amateur athletics.

Mar 27, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin

About That Open Letter Dan Snyder Just Sent to ‘Redskins Nation’

About That Open Letter Dan Snyder Just Sent to ‘Redskins Nation’ About That Open Letter Dan Snyder Just Sent to ‘Redskins Nation’

Dan Snyder’s latest open letter about why he is not changing the name of his football team and his new foundation for Native Americans beggars belief.

Mar 26, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin

It’s the Racism, Stupid: Meet the Press’s Epic NCAA Fail

It’s the Racism, Stupid: Meet the Press’s Epic NCAA Fail It’s the Racism, Stupid: Meet the Press’s Epic NCAA Fail

Bringing Arne Duncan and NCAA President Mark Emmert together to discuss the question of compensating college athletes produced predictable results.

Mar 24, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Michael Sam’s Open Letter to the University of Missouri

Michael Sam’s Open Letter to the University of Missouri Michael Sam’s Open Letter to the University of Missouri

Michael Sam pays tribute to a campus that gave him the strength to make history.

Mar 21, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin

The NCAA’s House Divided Will Not Stand

The NCAA’s House Divided Will Not Stand The NCAA’s House Divided Will Not Stand

It’s March Madness, that time of year when the NCAA’s revenue streams become a biblical flood, and this revenue gusher is creating an unholy pressure on the foundations...

Mar 18, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin

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