Remembering Kobe Bryant Remembering Kobe Bryant
The NBA great died today in a helicopter crash with eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna.
Jan 26, 2020 / Dave Zirin
NFL Player Justin Jackson: ‘40 Years of Neoliberalism Has Brought Our Country to the Brink’ NFL Player Justin Jackson: ‘40 Years of Neoliberalism Has Brought Our Country to the Brink’
Justin Jackson is creating space for himself this election year as an unapologetic “Berniecrat” with a progressive critique of what ails this country.
Jan 24, 2020 / Dave Zirin
The Australian Open Is the Tip of a Melting Iceberg The Australian Open Is the Tip of a Melting Iceberg
All outdoor sports will be profoundly affected by our heating climate. Will the sports world do anything or just let it burn?
Jan 17, 2020 / Dave Zirin
John Carlos Responds to the New Olympics Ban on Political Protest John Carlos Responds to the New Olympics Ban on Political Protest
The 1968 Olympian points out the hypocrisy of new rules against any political demonstrations on the field or medal stand.
Jan 14, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Why Are There So Few Black Coaches in the NFL? It’s the Racism, Stupid. Why Are There So Few Black Coaches in the NFL? It’s the Racism, Stupid.
There are only three black head coaches in the NFL—a majority-black league—for an obvious reason.
Jan 10, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Can Sports Be a Site of War Resistance? Can Sports Be a Site of War Resistance?
Athletes have used their platforms to amplify messages against police brutality and other forms of oppression—can they do the same for war?
Jan 7, 2020 / Dave Zirin
The Towering, Complicated Legacy of David Stern The Towering, Complicated Legacy of David Stern
The NBA commissioner, who helmed the league for 30 years, has passed away, and his history demands serious examination.
Jan 2, 2020 / Dave Zirin
The Athletes Who Fought Back in 2019 The Athletes Who Fought Back in 2019
For a taste of political resistance and victory, look no further than the world of sports.
Dec 20, 2019 / Dave Zirin
MAGA MMA Fighter Makes a Titanic Error by Taunting His Immigrant Opponent MAGA MMA Fighter Makes a Titanic Error by Taunting His Immigrant Opponent
Kamaru Usman was very upset by Trump-loving opponent Colby Covington's anti-immigrant bombast. He showed just how upset once the fight began.
Dec 17, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Before There Was Donald Trump, There Was American Football Before There Was Donald Trump, There Was American Football
Dec 13, 2019 / Robert Lipsyte