A Football Coach’s Prayer Is Not About Freedom. It’s About Coercion. A Football Coach’s Prayer Is Not About Freedom. It’s About Coercion.
In a decision riddled with lies, the Supreme Court rules that a football coach can, should they choose, become a dictator-priest.
Jun 27, 2022 / Dave Zirin
The Tragic Absurdity of Qatar’s World Cup Sportswashing The Tragic Absurdity of Qatar’s World Cup Sportswashing
Labor abuses, homophobia, corruption? Qatar and FIFA will use the men’s World Cup to put a happy gloss on it all.
Jun 21, 2022 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Golfers Gonna Golf Golfers Gonna Golf
Phil Mickelson’s embrace of Saudi cash is an indictment of both himself and the PGA Tour he flees.
Jun 15, 2022 / Dave Zirin
The Tampa Bay Rays, Pride, and the Perils of Corporate Branding The Tampa Bay Rays, Pride, and the Perils of Corporate Branding
The refusal of five Tampa Bay Rays to wear the Pride flag should raise questions about strategies in the struggle for LGBTQ rights.
Jun 8, 2022 / Dave Zirin
Toni Smith-Thompson Comes Home Again Toni Smith-Thompson Comes Home Again
Manhattanville College welcomed back the activist athlete who turned her back to the national anthem in 2003 thanks to students who saw themselves in her struggle.
May 31, 2022 / Dave Zirin
On Abortion Rights, the Athletes Will Not Save Us On Abortion Rights, the Athletes Will Not Save Us
Athletes can amplify struggle, but we are going to need to lead ourselves.
May 11, 2022 / Dave Zirin
Finally a Change of Strategy in the Push for Brittney Griner’s Freedom Finally a Change of Strategy in the Push for Brittney Griner’s Freedom
The State Department is at long last seeing the basketball star as the “wrongfully detained” person she is.
May 4, 2022 / Dave Zirin
Trevor Reed’s Freedom Should Spur Calls to Release Brittney Griner Trevor Reed’s Freedom Should Spur Calls to Release Brittney Griner
Griner’s supporters should use the activism of Reed’s parents as a road map.
Apr 29, 2022 / Dave Zirin
Portland Soccer Fans Assert Their Power Portland Soccer Fans Assert Their Power
Fans in the Rose City are bringing their protests inside the stadium.
Apr 26, 2022 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
In Defense of “Winning Time” In Defense of “Winning Time”
Laker legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Jerry West are none too happy with the new HBO series. But there is much to be said for it.
Apr 21, 2022 / Dave Zirin