Sports

Nader Tackles Sports Nader Tackles Sports

It's a little known fact, but Ralph Nader is seriously interested in sports, which is why he believes there should be a Bill of Rights just for the fans.

Jun 30, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin

Well, There You Go. Imus the Bigot Is Back Well, There You Go. Imus the Bigot Is Back

Is Don Imus irredeemably stupid or just a run-of-the-mill racist?

Jun 25, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin

Remembering Eliot Asinof Remembering Eliot Asinof

Eliot Asinof, blacklisted author of Eight Men Out, created a lifetime of work celebrating rebels and victims of injustice.

Jun 24, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Jeff Kisseloff

Did You Know The Nation Has a Sports Writer? Did You Know The Nation Has a Sports Writer?

Sports make a great framework for examining politics.

Jun 19, 2008 / Feature / Habiba Alcindor

A Conversation With NBA Union Man Billy Hunter A Conversation With NBA Union Man Billy Hunter

Billy Hunter has a progressive spine and a background that has taken him from working with Huey Newton to sitting across the table from the most formidable commissioner in sports, ...

Jun 19, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin

Can Soccer Stop the Violence? Can Soccer Stop the Violence?

In South Africa ethnic violence against foreigners is beginning to spread and the growing voice of opposition comes from an unlikely source--soccer stars.

Jun 9, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin

‘Like He Died Twice’: Mary Tillman’s Lonely Quest ‘Like He Died Twice’: Mary Tillman’s Lonely Quest

The mother of Pat Tillman--football star, Army ranger and casualty of war--reflects on how the Pentagon has distorted the truth and the NFL has exploited the tragedy.

May 28, 2008 / Feature / Dave Zirin

Blogged Down Blogged Down

Some sportswriters just don't get it.

May 7, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin

Why Do We Care About the NFL Draft? Why Do We Care About the NFL Draft?

For fans, the pigskin meat market is mindless fun, but for young players, football is no fantasy.

Apr 28, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin

Can the Golden State Warriors Save Oakland? Can the Golden State Warriors Save Oakland?

The Warriors will miss this year's NBA playoffs, but they can still be winners by reaching out to at-risk youth in Oakland.

Apr 21, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin

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