Dave Zirin: The NFL’s Worst Idea Ever Dave Zirin: The NFL’s Worst Idea Ever
In response to Aaron Hernandez’s recent arrest, the league may consider checking its players' tattoos for signs of gang affiliation.
Jul 26, 2013 / Press Room
Is the NFL Really Stupid Enough to Hire ‘Gang Tattoo Experts’ to Examine Players? Is the NFL Really Stupid Enough to Hire ‘Gang Tattoo Experts’ to Examine Players?
In the NFL, a racist idea gains surprising currency after the arrest of Aaron Hernandez.
Jul 25, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Down Goes Ryan Braun Down Goes Ryan Braun
Baseball star Ryan Braun has gone overboard. Did his union give him the fateful push?
Jul 23, 2013 / Dave Zirin
‘Martin to Martin’: Hundreds Gather in the DC Heat to Stand With Trayvon ‘Martin to Martin’: Hundreds Gather in the DC Heat to Stand With Trayvon
In 100 degree heat, 1,000 people gathered to draw the strength to build a new Civil Rights Movement.
Jul 20, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Standing With Trayvon, Waiting for LeBron… Standing With Trayvon, Waiting for LeBron…
LeBron James spoke out about Trayvon Martin’s death last year, it mattered. We want him to do it again.
Jul 18, 2013 / Dave Zirin
‘America’s Justice System Is a Joke’: Athletes Respond to Trayvon Martin Verdict ‘America’s Justice System Is a Joke’: Athletes Respond to Trayvon Martin Verdict
A shocking verdict pushes athletes to speak their piece.
Jul 14, 2013 / Dave Zirin
The Slandering of NY Jet Oday Aboushi The Slandering of NY Jet Oday Aboushi
A Palestinian football player is told by Yahoo! Sports to be seen but not heard.
Jul 11, 2013 / Dave Zirin
The Fans Who Fan the Flames: Egypt’s Ultras at the Crossroads The Fans Who Fan the Flames: Egypt’s Ultras at the Crossroads
Following thi week's military coup, expect the Egypt’s Ultras to get mad… and the military to try and get even.
Jul 4, 2013 / Dave Zirin
The Miseducation of Serena Williams (and the Rest of America) The Miseducation of Serena Williams (and the Rest of America)
Serena Williams's initial comments about the Steubenville sexual assault victim reveal a a disturbing truth: they are the logical result of growing up in America’s &ldquo...
Jul 3, 2013 / Salamishah Tillet
Brazil vs. the World Cup Brazil vs. the World Cup
What could have provoked such massive protests against a soccer festival from the sport’s most passionate fans?
Jul 3, 2013 / Marina Amaral and Natalia Viana