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Three Card Manti: Why the Media Is Swallowing Manti Te’o’s New Narrative

Three Card Manti: Why the Media Is Swallowing Manti Te’o’s New Narrative Three Card Manti: Why the Media Is Swallowing Manti Te’o’s New Narrative

When Manti Te’o told the world his girfriend had died, the media ran with the story without checking the facts. They’re doing it again.

Jan 24, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin

The NFL: Where Dr. King’s Dream Goes to Die

The NFL: Where Dr. King’s Dream Goes to Die The NFL: Where Dr. King’s Dream Goes to Die

The “giant triplets” of poverty, racism and militarism that Dr .Martin Luther King Jr. gave his life to challenge are on full display in the National Football League.

Jan 21, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Dave Zirin: Notre Dame Shows Its Cards in Defending Manti Te’o

Dave Zirin: Notre Dame Shows Its Cards in Defending Manti Te’o Dave Zirin: Notre Dame Shows Its Cards in Defending Manti Te’o

What really happened in the case of star Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o’s fake girlfriend?

Jan 19, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Lance Armstrong Wilts in Oprah’s Glare

Lance Armstrong Wilts in Oprah’s Glare Lance Armstrong Wilts in Oprah’s Glare

In fessing up to performance enhancing drug use, the cycling icon failed on form and content.

Jan 18, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Crying for Manti Te’o

Crying for Manti Te’o Crying for Manti Te’o

When the bizarre story broke about Manti Te’o and his fake virtual girlfriend, the response of Notre Dame spoke volumes.

Jan 17, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Dave Zirin: The Super Bowl’s Biggest Controversy-in-the-Making

Dave Zirin: The Super Bowl’s Biggest Controversy-in-the-Making Dave Zirin: The Super Bowl’s Biggest Controversy-in-the-Making

On Up with Chris Hayes, Dave Zirin discusses this year’s controversial Super Bowl ad.

Jan 14, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Lance Armstrong’s Discordant Redemption Song

Lance Armstrong’s Discordant Redemption Song Lance Armstrong’s Discordant Redemption Song

Lance Armstrong will attempt the impossible comeback this week. Given the masters he must appease, Oprah will not be enough.

Jan 14, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin

The Baseball Hall of Fame’s Epic Fail

The Baseball Hall of Fame’s Epic Fail The Baseball Hall of Fame’s Epic Fail

The decision to elect no one to the baseball Hall of Fame class of 2013 will go down in infamy.

Jan 10, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Dave Zirin: By Ignoring the 1990s, the Baseball Hall of Fame Forgets Its History

Dave Zirin: By Ignoring the 1990s, the Baseball Hall of Fame Forgets Its History Dave Zirin: By Ignoring the 1990s, the Baseball Hall of Fame Forgets Its History

Nation sports columnist Dave Zirin questions the Baseball Hall of Fame for not selecting players accused of—or even vaguely connected with—steroid usage.

Jan 10, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room

RGIII and the Crisis of Liberalism in the United States

RGIII and the Crisis of Liberalism in the United States RGIII and the Crisis of Liberalism in the United States

A liberal Washington Post columnist wrote about football star Robert Griffin III’s injury on Sunday. He ended up saying a whole lot more.

Jan 8, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin

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