Is a ‘Systematic Political Campaign’ Responsible for Brazil’s World Cup Protests? Is a ‘Systematic Political Campaign’ Responsible for Brazil’s World Cup Protests?
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff, armed with historical revisionism, wants to blame Brazil’s turmoil on political agitators. That charge won’t stick.
Jun 8, 2014 / Dave Zirin
John Carlos Stands Up to an NFL Slur John Carlos Stands Up to an NFL Slur
The NFL may say officially that “Redskins” “is not a slur,” but 1968 bronze medalist and medal-stand protester John Carlos, a man who has had more than a fe...
Jun 4, 2014 / Dave Zirin
‘And Still We Rise’: Palestinian Soccer Stands Tall ‘And Still We Rise’: Palestinian Soccer Stands Tall
For the first time in its eighty-six-year existence, the Palestinian national team has qualified for a major international tournament.
Jun 2, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Lance Stephenson’s Daring, Careless Whispers Lance Stephenson’s Daring, Careless Whispers
In an era of carbon copies, I’m beyond grateful that Lance Stephenson can still exist and remind us of what once was.
May 30, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Pure Poison: The UCSB Shooting, Ray Rice and a Culture of Violence Against Women Pure Poison: The UCSB Shooting, Ray Rice and a Culture of Violence Against Women
Misogyny becomes weaponized when a culture excuses it and looks the other way.
May 27, 2014 / Dave Zirin
The Guy Who Gets Away: NBA Prayers for Sterling to Leave Quietly May Be Answered The Guy Who Gets Away: NBA Prayers for Sterling to Leave Quietly May Be Answered
Sterling’s quiet exit is a great outcome for the NBA brass—but not for justice.
May 23, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Brazil’s Dance With the Devil on the Eve of the World Cup Brazil’s Dance With the Devil on the Eve of the World Cup
The Cup has become a tool for neoliberal plunder—but Brazilians are fighting back.
May 21, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Pelé Said What? Pelé Said What?
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé has long loathed the political spotlight. He grabbed it this week to criticize the very World Cup he helped bring to his country.
May 20, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Donald Sterling May Be Going Nuclear Donald Sterling May Be Going Nuclear
LA Clippers deposed owner Donald Sterling will be taking the NBA to court. This could get very interesting.
May 19, 2014 / Dave Zirin
‘There Will Be No World Cup’: Brazil on the Brink ‘There Will Be No World Cup’: Brazil on the Brink
The World Cup is rapidly coming to Brazil. The protests are already there.
May 15, 2014 / Dave Zirin