Why Does Glenn Beck Hate the World Cup? Why Does Glenn Beck Hate the World Cup?
Beck rejects soccer because his idealized 'real America'—in all its monochromatic glory—rejects it as well, says Nation sports editor Dave Zirin.
Jun 18, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV
Why Does Glenn Beck Hate the World Cup? Why Does Glenn Beck Hate the World Cup?
Beck rejects soccer because his idealized 'real America'—in all its monochromatic glory—rejects it as well, says Nation sports editor Dave Zirin.
Jun 18, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV
Glenn Beck’s Blues: Why the Far Right Hates the World Cup Glenn Beck’s Blues: Why the Far Right Hates the World Cup
As sure as the ultimate soccer spectacle brings guaranteed adrenaline and agony to fans across the United States, it also drives the right-wing noise machine utterly insane.
Jun 14, 2010 / Dave Zirin
‘At Least Under Apartheid…’: South Africa as the World Cup Kicks Off ‘At Least Under Apartheid…’: South Africa as the World Cup Kicks Off
The excitement that accompanies the start of the World Cup shouldn't blind us to the dramatic inequality in the country, and FIFA's heavy hand in the preparations.
Jun 10, 2010 / Dave Zirin
The Playing Field as Battlefield The Playing Field as Battlefield
The CIA and me and other adventures in American sports.
Jun 8, 2010 / Lewis Lapham
THE WORST CALL EVER…. Reconsidered THE WORST CALL EVER…. Reconsidered
On Thursday morning I was apoplectic and an umpire was the target of my rage. Yes it was irrational. Yes I probably need to start putting Prozac on my pancakes. But my anger was ...
Jun 5, 2010 / Dave Zirin
Martin Espada on the Worst Call in Baseball History Martin Espada on the Worst Call in Baseball History
That most exotic of baseball specimens—the perfect game—was yanked away from Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga by first base umpire Jim Joyce. As if the city o...
Jun 4, 2010 / Dave Zirin
NBA’s Nets Sold to Russian Billionaire NBA’s Nets Sold to Russian Billionaire
The richest man in Russia buys the New Jersey Nets—proving that the NBA is in dire financial straits.
May 20, 2010 / Dave Zirin
Boycott Phil Jackson: Why Lakers Fans Should Root for Los Suns Boycott Phil Jackson: Why Lakers Fans Should Root for Los Suns
The Lakers Coach's views on Arizona's Senate Bill 1070 make his team's upcoming series against Los Suns a battle between fear and resistance.
May 16, 2010 / Dave Zirin
Retaking Rio Retaking Rio
With the Olympics coming to town, the state seeks to reclaim the favelas.
May 12, 2010 / Feature / Christian Parenti