Dave Zirin: How Politics Has Turned the Sports World Upside Down Dave Zirin: How Politics Has Turned the Sports World Upside Down
Nation writer Dave Zirin talks with MSNBC’s Craig Melvin about how politics and sports are more intertwined now than ever before.
Jan 28, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room
For Black Boys, the NFL—and Traumatic Brain Injury—Can Be Lottery Tickets For Black Boys, the NFL—and Traumatic Brain Injury—Can Be Lottery Tickets
What’s a little permanent brain damage when you’re facing a life of debilitating poverty?
Jan 28, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith
‘It’s a New World’: The Super Bowl Becomes a Platform for LGBT Equality ‘It’s a New World’: The Super Bowl Becomes a Platform for LGBT Equality
A positive push for LGBT rights will, believe it or not, be part of Super Bowl week in New Orleans.
Jan 26, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Three Card Manti: Why the Media Is Swallowing Manti Te’o’s New Narrative Three Card Manti: Why the Media Is Swallowing Manti Te’o’s New Narrative
When Manti Te’o told the world his girfriend had died, the media ran with the story without checking the facts. They’re doing it again.
Jan 24, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin
The NFL: Where Dr. King’s Dream Goes to Die The NFL: Where Dr. King’s Dream Goes to Die
The “giant triplets” of poverty, racism and militarism that Dr .Martin Luther King Jr. gave his life to challenge are on full display in the National Football League.
Jan 21, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Dave Zirin: Notre Dame Shows Its Cards in Defending Manti Te’o Dave Zirin: Notre Dame Shows Its Cards in Defending Manti Te’o
What really happened in the case of star Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o’s fake girlfriend?
Jan 19, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Lance Armstrong Wilts in Oprah’s Glare Lance Armstrong Wilts in Oprah’s Glare
In fessing up to performance enhancing drug use, the cycling icon failed on form and content.
Jan 18, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Crying for Manti Te’o Crying for Manti Te’o
When the bizarre story broke about Manti Te’o and his fake virtual girlfriend, the response of Notre Dame spoke volumes.
Jan 17, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Dave Zirin: The Super Bowl’s Biggest Controversy-in-the-Making Dave Zirin: The Super Bowl’s Biggest Controversy-in-the-Making
On Up with Chris Hayes, Dave Zirin discusses this year’s controversial Super Bowl ad.
Jan 14, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Lance Armstrong’s Discordant Redemption Song Lance Armstrong’s Discordant Redemption Song
Lance Armstrong will attempt the impossible comeback this week. Given the masters he must appease, Oprah will not be enough.
Jan 14, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin