Bill Russell Was a Revolutionary Bill Russell Was a Revolutionary
The death of the basketball legend at 88 should remind us of his courage off the court.
Aug 1, 2022 / Dave Zirin
10 Years On, London’s Olympic Legacy Is in Shambles 10 Years On, London’s Olympic Legacy Is in Shambles
Much like the country’s politics, the aftermath of the 2012 Olympics has been a mess.
Jul 27, 2022 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Aliyah Boston Makes ESPN Look Small Aliyah Boston Makes ESPN Look Small
Aliyah Boston showed that she doesn’t need the ESPYs—but the ESPYs desperately need her.
Jul 22, 2022 / Dave Zirin
Organizers Don’t Care That the 2028 Olympics Could Be On Fire Organizers Don’t Care That the 2028 Olympics Could Be On Fire
In the face of climate catastrophe, the 2028 Olympics steam ahead unconcerned that they are making the crisis in Los Angeles County worse.
Jul 19, 2022 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Mo Farah Reveals That He Is a Survivor of Human Trafficking Mo Farah Reveals That He Is a Survivor of Human Trafficking
The legendary long-distance runner should be celebrated for his courage.
Jul 12, 2022 / Dave Zirin
Brittney Griner’s Show Trial Begins Brittney Griner’s Show Trial Begins
Russia is once again in the ugly business of “hostage diplomacy.”
Jul 5, 2022 / Dave Zirin
The Growing Grassroots Movement to Free Brittney Griner The Growing Grassroots Movement to Free Brittney Griner
Amid protests and calls for government action, the Biden administration remains silent.
Jun 28, 2022 / Sophie Hurwitz
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