We Can’t Let the Good Vibes Stop Us From Demanding More of Mamdani We Can’t Let the Good Vibes Stop Us From Demanding More of Mamdani
Mamdani’s Knicks speech was exhilarating, but we can’t let these kinds of spectacles prevent us from pressuring politicians to do better.
Jun 23, 2026 / Dave Zirin
At This Year’s World Cup, Make Way for Autocrats At This Year’s World Cup, Make Way for Autocrats
Sovereign wealth, private equity money, and a network of oily alliances between FIFA and the world’s most reprehensible regimes have transformed the sport forever.
Jun 17, 2026 / Aaron Timms
The Knicks Lifted a City on Their Backs The Knicks Lifted a City on Their Backs
After 53 years, the city and its basketball team can finally celebrate together.
Jun 16, 2026 / Dave Zirin
Raucous Protest Is Coming to the Joyless World Cup Raucous Protest Is Coming to the Joyless World Cup
As Trump and FIFA turn soccer’s biggest stage into a showcase for authoritarianism, activists are fighting back.
Jun 12, 2026 / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin
With the Trump Stench Gone, the Knicks Make History With the Trump Stench Gone, the Knicks Make History
The bad vibes lifted, and basketball fans witnessed a miracle at Madison Square Garden.
Jun 11, 2026 / Dave Zirin
Not Even Trump Can Ruin the Knicks’ Moment Not Even Trump Can Ruin the Knicks’ Moment
New York City hates Trump—but that won’t stop him from attending tonight’s NBA finals game at Madison Square Garden.
Jun 8, 2026 / Dave Zirin
Muhammad Ali Died 10 Years Ago. We Still Feel His Loss Today. Muhammad Ali Died 10 Years Ago. We Still Feel His Loss Today.
He was a living sign, to paraphrase the champ, that we don’t have to be the way they want us to be—and his example matters more than ever.
Jun 5, 2026 / Dave Zirin
The Cruel Optimism of Being a Mets Fan The Cruel Optimism of Being a Mets Fan
A new book by A.M. Gittlitz tells the story of a beloved baseball team.
Jun 4, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Will Harrison
A New Documentary Shows How Paid Leave Gives Families a Lifeline A New Documentary Shows How Paid Leave Gives Families a Lifeline
The film reveals what’s possible when families can access supportive policies. Olympic champion Allyson Felix understands this issue intimately.
Jun 4, 2026 / Regina Mahone
Dr. Harry Edwards on the NAACP’s Call to Boycott Gerrymandering States Dr. Harry Edwards on the NAACP’s Call to Boycott Gerrymandering States
The 83-year-old sociologist and activist reflects on what is missing in the current effort to organize athletes politically.
May 27, 2026 / Dave Zirin