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Wrestler Hulk Hogan poses in a cut-off T-shirt in support of Donald Trump's second presidential campaign.

Hulk Hogan Was a Racist, Liar, and Scab Hulk Hogan Was a Racist, Liar, and Scab

In the 1980s, the professional wrestler portrayed himself as an all-American hero—but he was really a “jabroni” the entire time.

Jul 25, 2025 / Obituary / Dave Zirin

The Washington Commanders logo displayed on a phone screen next to a photo of Donald Trump

Amid Epstein Chaos, Trump Turns to Football to Distract and Dehumanize Amid Epstein Chaos, Trump Turns to Football to Distract and Dehumanize

Trump is calling for the Washington Commanders to change their name back to a racial slur.

Jul 22, 2025 / Dave Zirin

President Donald Trump flanked by Ferrari chair John Elkann (R) and FIFA president Gianni Infantino, holds a ball as he makes remarks in the Oval Office of the White House during a visit by members of Italian soccer club Juventus in Washington, DC, on June 18, 2025.

FIFA Is Abusing Its Players to Keep Authoritarians Happy FIFA Is Abusing Its Players to Keep Authoritarians Happy

While players are forced to endure extreme heat in this summer’s World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino is cozying up to power.

Jul 11, 2025 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

Alexandra Cooper is seen leaving the Call Her Alex premiere during the 2025 Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2025, in New York City.

Alexandra Cooper of “Call Her Daddy” Calls It Harassment Alexandra Cooper of “Call Her Daddy” Calls It Harassment

A new Hulu-produced series by the podcast superstar documents years of sexual harassment and institutional cover-up within Boston University’s athletics department.

Jun 25, 2025 / Ray Epstein

Pete Rose holding a baseball mitt in position during a Cincinnati Reds game.

Let’s Not Induct a Sexual Predator Into Baseball’s Hall of Fame Let’s Not Induct a Sexual Predator Into Baseball’s Hall of Fame

Former Cincinnati Reds player and manager Pete Rose represents a poisonous form of masculinity that should be rooted out, not beatified.

Jun 23, 2025 / Robert Lipsyte

A demonstrator holds up a sign during a protest in front of the main entrance of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 19, 2025.

Why the LA Dodgers Stood Up to ICE Why the LA Dodgers Stood Up to ICE

The ownership turned ICE away at the stadium and pledged $1 million to families of immigrants because of all the people protesting Trump’s immigration actions in LA.

Jun 21, 2025 / Dave Zirin

Tommie Smith and John Carlos, gold and bronze US medalists, raise fists in a Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympic Games (left). John Carlos repeats salute at a conference on September 24, 2018 (right).

The Timely Example of Dr. John Carlos The Timely Example of Dr. John Carlos

As the 1968 Olympian turns 80, his life provides a lesson for our times: Don’t sell out.

Jun 5, 2025 / Dave Zirin

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaking during a press conference at Massapequa High School on May 30, 2025, discussing New York State’s ban on Native American mascots.

Trump Threatens to Withhold New York’s Education Funding Unless Racist Mascoting Returns Trump Threatens to Withhold New York’s Education Funding Unless Racist Mascoting Returns

After pocketing billions from minstrelsy, Linda McMahon wants to force New York schools to bring it back.

Jun 3, 2025 / Dave Zirin

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with the White House Task Force for the 2026 World Cup on May 6, 2025, in Washington, DC.

Trump’s World Cup Will Endanger Foreign Guests. Boycott Now! Trump’s World Cup Will Endanger Foreign Guests. Boycott Now!

If you need to see the 2026 World Cup in person, stick to Canada and Mexico. The US isn’t safe for visitors.

May 20, 2025 / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin

A chessboard at a meeting of Queers Gambit, in Brooklyn, New York.

The Queer Chess Club Making the First Moves Toward Revolution The Queer Chess Club Making the First Moves Toward Revolution

The “queerest anti-imperialist chess club on earth” is using chess to build a community and provide an entry way into radical politics.

May 20, 2025 / Alexandra Adelina Nita

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