Lebron James vs. Dan Gilbert: Who Really Killed Cleveland? Lebron James vs. Dan Gilbert: Who Really Killed Cleveland?
Who's the bad sport—Lebron James or Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, CEO of the subprime lender Quicken Loans?
Jul 9, 2010 / Dave Zirin
Obama, At Length Obama, At Length
On the EPA, Clint Eastwood and German soccer.
Jul 8, 2010 / Eric Alterman
Lebron James: The Uncool Lebron James: The Uncool
There is already a big loser in tonight's Lebron James-ESPN-free agent-jamboree. It's Lebron James.
Jul 8, 2010 / Dave Zirin
The Dramatic Drop in Women’s Sports Coverage: An Interview with Mike Messner The Dramatic Drop in Women’s Sports Coverage: An Interview with Mike Messner
The USC professor of sociology and gender studies discusses his latest report on the role of gender in televised sports.
Jul 6, 2010 / Dave Zirin
Into the Vacuum: Tony La Russa Loves Arizona’s SB 1070 Into the Vacuum: Tony La Russa Loves Arizona’s SB 1070
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa strongly supports Arizona's anti-constitutional, anti-immigrant Senate Bill 1070. He also supports people coming to the park ...
Jul 1, 2010 / Dave Zirin
Why I Root for Argentina Why I Root for Argentina
No sporting event on earth is more tangled up in politics than the World Cup—so we ought to support a team that epitomizes “the beautiful game” in addition to sta...
Jun 28, 2010 / Dave Zirin
Putting Tears Aside: Celebrating Ghana’s Victory Putting Tears Aside: Celebrating Ghana’s Victory
Yes, as Landon Donovan said, "soccer is a cruel game." But in the aftermath of Ghana's 2-1 victory, we should also appreciate what it means to the country and the co...
Jun 26, 2010 / Dave Zirin
In the Name of Pat Tillman: Good Riddance to Stanley McChrystal In the Name of Pat Tillman: Good Riddance to Stanley McChrystal
In "honor" of the ignominous end of the career of Lt. General Stanley McChrystal, at the hands of Rolling Stone magazine, let's take a moment to remember why Lt. Gen. McC...
Jun 25, 2010 / Feature / Dave Zirin
After Donovan’s Goal: Joy or Jingoism? After Donovan’s Goal: Joy or Jingoism?
The US's miraculous World Cup victory over Algeria shouldn't give a green light to Islamophobia.
Jun 23, 2010 / Dave Zirin
The Eagleton Has Landed: A Response on Sports and Society The Eagleton Has Landed: A Response on Sports and Society
The below piece is a response I wrote to esteemed European academic Terry Eagleton in the British Guardian. I wanted to share it on this side of the pond with the community at...
Jun 23, 2010 / Dave Zirin