Slaves to the Game? Adrian Peterson and the ‘S’ Word Slaves to the Game? Adrian Peterson and the ‘S’ Word
Adrian Peterson, the Minnesota Vikings All-Pro running back, likened his labor to slavery. He’s been scorched for his comments, but maybe there is more here than meets the ey...
Mar 16, 2011 / Dave Zirin
NFL Players, Owners Hit Stalemate Over Financial Transparency NFL Players, Owners Hit Stalemate Over Financial Transparency
Americans face the prospect of no football in 2011 because players made a three-word demand that would not have cost the owners a dime: open your books.
Mar 13, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Say it Loud on Opening Day: Baseball Must Move the All-Star Game from Arizona Say it Loud on Opening Day: Baseball Must Move the All-Star Game from Arizona
If the off-season proved nothing else, it’s that Arizona's political culture has only grown more toxic. On Opening Day, activists will ask the question yet again to Major Lea...
Mar 7, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Dave Zirin: NFL Owners Want Socialism for Them but Capitalism for Players Dave Zirin: NFL Owners Want Socialism for Them but Capitalism for Players
Will the labor dispute between NFL players and owners lead to a lockout?
Mar 4, 2011 / Press Room
Dave Zirin: NFL Owners Want Socialism for Them but Capitalism for Players Dave Zirin: NFL Owners Want Socialism for Them but Capitalism for Players
Will the labor dispute between NFL players and owners lead to a lockout?
Mar 4, 2011 / MSNBC
Who Would an NFL Lockout Hurt the Most? Who Would an NFL Lockout Hurt the Most?
When President Obama framed an NFL lockout and the possible cancellation of the 2011 season as a quarrel between billionaires and millionaires, he missed the point.
Mar 4, 2011 / GRITtv
Who Would an NFL Lockout Hurt the Most? Who Would an NFL Lockout Hurt the Most?
When President Obama framed an NFL lockout and the possible cancellation of the 2011 season as a quarrel between billionaires and millionaires, he missed the point.
Mar 4, 2011 / Press Room
Taking Sides in the Looming NFL Lockout Taking Sides in the Looming NFL Lockout
After hearing Barack Obama this afternoon, I'm more convinced than ever that every last person should side with NFL players. I don't think that was Obama's intent.
Mar 3, 2011 / Dave Zirin
BREAKING NEWS: NBAPA Exec. Director Billy Hunter & Milwaukee Buck Keyon Dooling Stand w/ Wisconsin Workers BREAKING NEWS: NBAPA Exec. Director Billy Hunter & Milwaukee Buck Keyon Dooling Stand w/ Wisconsin Workers
Unions across the country are standing with the workers of Wisconsin against the unprecedented attacks by Gov. Scott Walker. Count the National Basketball Association's Player's As...
Feb 25, 2011 / Dave Zirin
John Carlos on the Wisconsin Protests John Carlos on the Wisconsin Protests
When dealing with periods of profound protest, it always makes sense to get the point of view of those who’ve been there before. I spoke to Dr. John Carlos, the 1968 Olympian...
Feb 25, 2011 / Dave Zirin