The UConn Huskies Win ‘NCAA Hunger Games Bingo’ The UConn Huskies Win ‘NCAA Hunger Games Bingo’
The UConn Huskies men’s basketball team are one shining example of why the NCAA needs a massive overhaul.
Apr 8, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Chris Hayes on Paternity Leave: ‘Take Some Time With Your Frickin’ Kid’ Chris Hayes on Paternity Leave: ‘Take Some Time With Your Frickin’ Kid’
Hayes has no sympathy for the ’neanderthalish‘ views of sportscasters who opposte paternity leave for male athletes.
Apr 7, 2014 / Chris Hayes
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 / Dave Zirin
Richard Sherman Defends His Dirt Richard Sherman Defends His Dirt
“Richard Sherman is the conscience of the NFL” – Mike Freeman
Apr 3, 2014 / Dave Zirin
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
We should not assume the #CancelColbert hashtag let Dan Snyder off the hook.
Apr 1, 2014 / Dave Zirin
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 / 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 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 / Dave Zirin
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 / 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
Bringing Arne Duncan and NCAA President Mark Emmert together to discuss the question of compensating college athletes produced predictable results.
Mar 24, 2014 / Dave Zirin