Do the Owners of MLB Teams Even Like Baseball? Do the Owners of MLB Teams Even Like Baseball?
The failsons and finance brokers who own MLB franchises seem ready to destroy the league to make themselves a little richer—and too many fans may take their side.
Mar 25, 2026 / Matt Kreisher
2 FIFA Rulings on Israel, 1 Familiar Deference to MAGA 2 FIFA Rulings on Israel, 1 Familiar Deference to MAGA
The world’s soccer governing body reminded fans what its theoretical commitment to “neutrality” means in practice: siding with the genocidaire.
Mar 24, 2026 / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin
Why Climate Activists Are Protesting Their Favorite Sports Teams Why Climate Activists Are Protesting Their Favorite Sports Teams
Climate change is rendering the future of many sports more dangerous or impossible. But many teams are still taking fossil fuel dollars.
Mar 17, 2026 / Alexandra Tey
Iftar With the Knick and the Mayor Iftar With the Knick and the Mayor
In a union of religion, culture, sports, and politics, a rookie for the New York Knicks broke bread with the youngest mayor in the city’s modern history.
Mar 16, 2026 / Dave Zirin
The Great Table Tennis Renaissance The Great Table Tennis Renaissance
Josh Safdie’s latest movie Marty Supreme spurred a renewed national interest in ping-pong. I played my way through New York City to try to find out more.
Mar 14, 2026 / Joshua Levkowitz
Why Is Steph Curry Investing in Israeli Security Tech? Why Is Steph Curry Investing in Israeli Security Tech?
The greatest shooter ever is part of a financial ecosystem in which Silicon Valley capital pours into Israeli technology companies with ties to the IDF.
Mar 13, 2026 / Lee Escobedo
The Bombing of Iran’s Azadi Stadium Is Straight Out of Israel’s Gaza Script The Bombing of Iran’s Azadi Stadium Is Straight Out of Israel’s Gaza Script
Israel has long targeted sport facilities and athletes in Gaza. Now with US help, it’s doing the same thing in Iran.
Mar 11, 2026 / Dave Zirin
An Argument Against Voting for the “Electable” Guy An Argument Against Voting for the “Electable” Guy
In this week’s Elie v. US, The Nation’s justice correspondent shares his thoughts on the Texas primaries. Plus, a terrible Supreme Court decision and a bad play by Major League Ba...
Mar 6, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Trump and His Soulless Cronies Have Managed to Suck the Joy Out of the World Cup Trump and His Soulless Cronies Have Managed to Suck the Joy Out of the World Cup
Not even soccer is immune from Trump’s reverse Midas touch.
Mar 5, 2026 / Dave Zirin
The Price of Being Black and Proud in European Soccer The Price of Being Black and Proud in European Soccer
The Brazilian star Vinicius Jr. has repeatedly been a victim of racist abuse from soccer fans. Now, it seems such vitriol can even come from players without much consequence.
Feb 25, 2026 / StudentNation / Takashi Williams