Metta World Peace—Alias Ron Artest—Did Bad but Deserves Better Metta World Peace—Alias Ron Artest—Did Bad but Deserves Better
An ugly elbow has shown NBA player Metta World Peace that his playing future is in doubt, despite past good works.
Apr 23, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Are We Brave Enough to Say Goodbye to Pat Summitt? Are We Brave Enough to Say Goodbye to Pat Summitt?
Pat Summitt steps down as head hoops coach at the University of Tennessee. The void she leaves is immeasurable.
Apr 19, 2012 / Dave Zirin
25 Years Since Al Campanis Shocked Baseball: What’s Changed and What Hasn’t 25 Years Since Al Campanis Shocked Baseball: What’s Changed and What Hasn’t
The decline of African-American involvement in baseball speaks more to twenty-first-century problems than Campanis-era racism does.
Apr 16, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Ozzie Guillen, Free Speech and the Case of Loretta Capeheart Ozzie Guillen, Free Speech and the Case of Loretta Capeheart
Attacks on free speech, no matter who is affected, have widespread implications.
Apr 12, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Dave Zirin: Are the Miami Marlins Cracking Down on Free Speech? Dave Zirin: Are the Miami Marlins Cracking Down on Free Speech?
The decision by the Marlins' management will restrict future expression of political views.
Apr 11, 2012 / Press Room
Big Trouble in Little Havana: The Perilous Politics of Ozzie Guillen Big Trouble in Little Havana: The Perilous Politics of Ozzie Guillen
Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen offered his opinions on Castro and Cuba. What could possibly go wrong?
Apr 10, 2012 / Dave Zirin
A Question of Human Rights: Keeping the F1 Racing Series Out of Bahrain A Question of Human Rights: Keeping the F1 Racing Series Out of Bahrain
A demand has come from the streets of Bahrain to keep the F1 out of their country. We should listen.
Apr 9, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Preserving the Bounty: Gregg Williams, the Saints, and the Audio the NFL Wants You to Hear Preserving the Bounty: Gregg Williams, the Saints, and the Audio the NFL Wants You to Hear
Audio of Gregg Williams imploring players to violence only preserves the status quo.
Apr 6, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Players Getting Played: Why a Look at the NCAA’s Past Makes Me Weep for Its Future Players Getting Played: Why a Look at the NCAA’s Past Makes Me Weep for Its Future
People optimistic about change coming to the NCAA should probably wise up.
Apr 2, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Dave Zirin: Don’t Expect Nuance From the Sports Media Dave Zirin: Don’t Expect Nuance From the Sports Media
Is it possible to have a real discussion about race in sports?
Apr 2, 2012 / Press Room