Beyond Beijing: China’s Toughest Competition Beyond Beijing: China’s Toughest Competition
How will the Olympics play in the Chinese equivalent of Peoria, among a populace skeptical of the government's intent and eager to tout their own economic clout?
Aug 8, 2008 / Feature / Jeffrey Wasserstrom and Kate Merkel-Hess
Ali G Takes on the Olympics Ali G Takes on the Olympics
Big up yourselves! In this clip, Ali G keeps it real with John Naber, US Olympians President. Respect!
Aug 8, 2008 / Funny or Die
Why He Fears the Fist: A Response to Jonah Goldberg Why He Fears the Fist: A Response to Jonah Goldberg
You can tell right away that Goldberg didn't read a book, an article, even a fortune cookie, about the 1968 Olympics before whipping out his laptop.
Aug 4, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Olympic Trials Olympic Trials
If China's leaders believe they've released enough steam for a smooth Olympics, they could be in for a surprise.
Jul 31, 2008 / Dave Zirin
Hall of Fame Shut-Out Hall of Fame Shut-Out
A conspiracy of management cronies is blocking 91-year-old union pioneer Marvin Miller from the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Jul 22, 2008 / Feature / Peter Dreier and Kelly Candaele
Hold China Accountable on Darfur Hold China Accountable on Darfur
Don't let Olympic fever obscure the role China plays in the Sudanese government's reign of terror, rape and killing.
Jul 14, 2008 / Ruth Messinger and Jerry Fowler
Can NASCAR Be Saved From Itself? Can NASCAR Be Saved From Itself?
For the last decade, NASCAR has tried to shed its legacy as a sport indelibly linked to the confederate flag.
Jul 9, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Grand Theft Hoops: The Stealing of the Sonics Grand Theft Hoops: The Stealing of the Sonics
Two Oklahoma corporate raiders have stolen one of Seattle's most beloved sports franchises with an unlikely accomplice, the NBA's commissioner, David Stern.
Jul 3, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
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