American Jock Culture in the Trump Era American Jock Culture in the Trump Era
From the NFL’s concealment of player injuries to Tiger Woods kowtowing to Trump, the innocence of US sports is dead.
Jun 26, 2019 / Robert Lipsyte
Masai Ujiri and ‘the Police Version of Events’ Masai Ujiri and ‘the Police Version of Events’
The Toronto Raptors team president had some form of confrontation with an Alameda Country sheriff after the NBA championship. The police story, however, has changed.
Jun 25, 2019 / Dave Zirin
The European Olympics’ Bad Romance The European Olympics’ Bad Romance
Holding the European Olympics in Minsk makes a mockery of the Olympic Charter.
Jun 20, 2019 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Why Is a Private Sports Court Deciding Who Is Female? Why Is a Private Sports Court Deciding Who Is Female?
The Court of Arbitration for Sport’s ruling against Caster Semenya is starting to unravel.
Jun 17, 2019 / Ronald Katz
Megan Rapinoe Is Right to Not Sing the Anthem Megan Rapinoe Is Right to Not Sing the Anthem
Megan Rapinoe won’t kneel for the anthem any longer. Now the right wants her to sing it as well.
Jun 14, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Rosalie Fish Runs for the Murdered and Missing Rosalie Fish Runs for the Murdered and Missing
The track-and-field runner from Washington State caused photos of her to go viral, to raise awareness about a “genocide” against Indigenous women.
Jun 6, 2019 / Dave Zirin
The Toronto Raptors Is a Team Worth Cheering For The Toronto Raptors Is a Team Worth Cheering For
If you have no rooting interest in these NBA Finals, consider Toronto.
May 31, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Is the WNBA Poised for a Breakthrough? Is the WNBA Poised for a Breakthrough?
The Athletic’s Lyndsey D’Arcangelo joins the show to talk about the WNBA.
May 29, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
LeBron James’s Partnership With Walmart Sparks Criticism LeBron James’s Partnership With Walmart Sparks Criticism
The basketball superstar is trying to fight food insecurity alongside a corporation that aggravates that very problem.
May 24, 2019 / Dave Zirin
On the Passing of Former WWE ‘Diva’ and Whistle-Blower Ashley Massaro On the Passing of Former WWE ‘Diva’ and Whistle-Blower Ashley Massaro
She will be remembered for her courageous truth-telling.
May 23, 2019 / Dave Zirin