Counting the Negro League Records Is About More Than Numbers Counting the Negro League Records Is About More Than Numbers
One player in particular is laying waste to the Major League record book: Josh Gibson.
May 29, 2024 / Dave Zirin
In Ireland, “Nothing but Love” for the Palestinian Women’s Soccer Team In Ireland, “Nothing but Love” for the Palestinian Women’s Soccer Team
The Palestinian National Women’s Football Team defeated the Bohemian Football Club 2-1 in front of a sell-out crowd in Dublin. It was much more than a win for Palestine.
May 24, 2024 / Dave Zirin
Palestinians Stand Up to Israel Through Soccer Palestinians Stand Up to Israel Through Soccer
The American Friends Service Committee staged a youth soccer tournament in Rafah, showcasing the joy that the sport can offer.
Apr 30, 2024 / Dave Zirin
The 2024 Olympics Are Already Dealing With Multiple Political Crises The 2024 Olympics Are Already Dealing With Multiple Political Crises
Despite all the bluster about how the Paris 2024 Olympics would be different, they’re looking a lot like the Games of recent years. And we’re only 100 days out.
Apr 15, 2024 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
O.J. Simpson Proved That With Enough Money You Can Get Away With Murder O.J. Simpson Proved That With Enough Money You Can Get Away With Murder
The accused killer won and lost in court depending on his bank account.
Apr 12, 2024 / Jeet Heer
O.J. Simpson Was a Rorschach Test for America O.J. Simpson Was a Rorschach Test for America
Society / April 11, 2024 O.J. Simpson Was a Rorschach Test for America Most people saw the Hall of Fame running back not as a person but as symbol for what was wrong with the c…
Apr 11, 2024 / Dave Zirin
Coaching Great Dawn Staley Defends Trans Athletes Coaching Great Dawn Staley Defends Trans Athletes
The courageous comments of the South Carolina Gamecocks’ coach upset all the right people.
Apr 10, 2024 / Dave Zirin
Oakland Has 2 New Baseball Heroes—and a Billionaire Owner Ruining Everything Oakland Has 2 New Baseball Heroes—and a Billionaire Owner Ruining Everything
Outfielders Esteury Ruiz and Brent Rooker stood with their fans against a planned move to Las Vegas. They were punished, and the owner is pulling the team from Oakland early.
Apr 5, 2024 / Dave Zirin
Online Gambling Has Swallowed Professional Sports Online Gambling Has Swallowed Professional Sports
Sports leagues partnered with legal gambling operations to fill their coffers. The deals are bringing in millions, but now they threaten to undermine what makes sports special.
Mar 27, 2024 / Dave Zirin
Palestine Shows Up for FIFA. FIFA Turns Its Back on Palestine. Palestine Shows Up for FIFA. FIFA Turns Its Back on Palestine.
FIFA has chosen to say nothing while Israel massacres Palestinian soccer players, coaches, and sports officials.
Mar 18, 2024 / Dave Zirin