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New York Knicks rookie Mo Diawara and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani share an Iftar dinner at Saint Louis Restuarant Keur Yayou Dara before shooting hoop at the basketball courts at Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem on March 14, 2026.

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

From the set of

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

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors tugs at his jersey in a game against the Atlanta Hawks on January 11, 2026, in San Francisco, California.

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

A US-Israeli strike hit Tehran's Azadi Sport Complex on March 5, 2026.

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 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

US President Donald Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize from Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 5, 2025, in Washington, DC.

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

Vinicius Jr. and Gianluca Prestianni during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid.

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

Team USA poses for after winning the men’s gold-medal hockey match between Canada and the United States on February 22, 2026, in Milan, Italy.

The Ugly Underbelly of the US Men’s Hockey Victory The Ugly Underbelly of the US Men’s Hockey Victory

The real Olympic heroes were the athletes who stood up for each other—and against Trump.

Feb 23, 2026 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James speaks at a press conference before the NBA All-Star Game in Inglewood, California, on February, 15, 2026.

Why LeBron James Ignores Genocide and Stands With Israel Why LeBron James Ignores Genocide and Stands With Israel

The basketball great once said he wanted to be like Muhammad Ali. He can’t do that and shrug off Israeli war crimes.

Feb 17, 2026 / Dave Zirin

Chairman of the 2028 LA Olympics organizing committee Casey Wasserman speaks as President Donald Trump looks on during an executive order signing ceremony on August 5, 2025, in Washington, DC.

The NFL Owners and Olympic Organizers in Epstein’s Inbox The NFL Owners and Olympic Organizers in Epstein’s Inbox

The sports media is ignoring the story, but wealthy sports figures are all over the Epstein files.

Feb 13, 2026 / Dave Zirin

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