The Sochi Paralympics, Ukraine and the Olympic Truce The Sochi Paralympics, Ukraine and the Olympic Truce
Russia’s annexation of Ukraine comes amidst the Paralympics, a time when countries are supposed to abide by principles of peace.
Mar 16, 2014 / Blog / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin
Disrespect in Dodger Blue: Why Number 11 Should Be Worn Only by Manny Mota Disrespect in Dodger Blue: Why Number 11 Should Be Worn Only by Manny Mota
There is a 23-year-old Los Angeles Dodgers rookie of great promise named Erisbel Arruebarrena, walking around spring training wearing number 11, and this bothers the holy hell out ...
Mar 14, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
In a Victory for Ending Mental Health Stigmas, Jonathan Martin Lands With the 49ers In a Victory for Ending Mental Health Stigmas, Jonathan Martin Lands With the 49ers
Jonathan Martin’s need for mental health care and his courage to blow the whistle on the Miami Dolphins has not prevented him from finding a new NFL home.
Mar 12, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
A Red Line for FIFA? Israel, Violence and What’s Left of Palestinian Soccer A Red Line for FIFA? Israel, Violence and What’s Left of Palestinian Soccer
The deaths and imprisonments of the Palestinian soccer players at Israel’s hands demand answers.
Mar 10, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Major League Soccer to Start Season With Scab Refs Major League Soccer to Start Season With Scab Refs
The breakdown of negotiations has led Major League Soccer to fall back on what has become an all-too-familiar tactic in the world of sports.
Mar 7, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
My Years of Magical Thinking: Thoughts on the 1980s Showtime Lakers My Years of Magical Thinking: Thoughts on the 1980s Showtime Lakers
Reading Jeff Pearlman’s new book about the 1980s Showtime Lakers has unearthed more than a few memories.
Mar 5, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
After Latest Incident, Israel’s Future in FIFA Is Uncertain After Latest Incident, Israel’s Future in FIFA Is Uncertain
The shooting of two Palestinian teenage soccer players in the feet comes at a perilous time for Israel, as their future in FIFA will be debated this summer.
Mar 3, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
After Darren Sharper, the NFL Must Address Violence Against Women After Darren Sharper, the NFL Must Address Violence Against Women
When will Roger Goodell and the NFL stand up and say they have a violence against women problem?
Feb 28, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
A Penalty for the N-Word, but Not for the R-Word? A Penalty for the N-Word, but Not for the R-Word?
Nation sports editor Dave Zirin appeared alongside Muhammad Ali’s daughter Rasheda on MSNBC’s The Reid Report to discuss Ali’s legacy.
Feb 26, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Why Hasn’t the NFL Threatened to Pull the Super Bowl From Arizona? Why Hasn’t the NFL Threatened to Pull the Super Bowl From Arizona?
Roger Goodell has been saying all the right things about the NFL being an open and inclusive environment. Now it’s time to act.
Feb 26, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin