Sports

Michael Bennett sits during the national anthem.

Stand With Michael Bennett, Even if It’s Uncomfortable Stand With Michael Bennett, Even if It’s Uncomfortable

The Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowler and anthem protester needs to know that he does not stand alone.

Sep 6, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Joel Olsteen Preaching

The Houston Stadium Grift Comes Home to Roost The Houston Stadium Grift Comes Home to Roost

As the waters rise, it is unconscionable to keep spending money on sports arenas so billionaires can plunder and vultures like Joel Osteen can stay on the grift.

Aug 31, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick

Inside New York City’s #IStandWithKap Rally Inside New York City’s #IStandWithKap Rally

Scenes from the several-thousand-strong rally outside NFL Headquarters in New York.

Aug 29, 2017 / Audio / Dave Zirin

Yawkey Way outside Fenway Park.

The Red Sox, the Confederacy, and Changing the Name of Yawkey Way The Red Sox, the Confederacy, and Changing the Name of Yawkey Way

Howard Bryant, native Bostonian and sports journalist/historian, has a nuanced take on the proposed name of the street that runs by Fenway Park.

Aug 28, 2017 / Dave Zirin

The ‘Money Fight’ in the Age of Trump

The ‘Money Fight’ in the Age of Trump The ‘Money Fight’ in the Age of Trump

The McGregor/Mayweather fight is a stew of racism, sexism, homophobia, and economic injustice.

Aug 26, 2017 / Adam Szetela

Protesters rally against the National Football League (NFL) and in support of Colin Kaepernick in New York City on August 23, 2017.

The NFL Is More Comfortable With Concussions Than Conscience The NFL Is More Comfortable With Concussions Than Conscience

At a massive rally for Colin Kaepernick outside NFL headquarters, speakers called out the league’s hypocrisy.

Aug 24, 2017 / Miguel Salazar and Dave Zirin

Yawkey Way outside Fenway Park.

Yawkey Way’s Name Change and the Art of Pro Wrestling Yawkey Way’s Name Change and the Art of Pro Wrestling

ESPN’s Howard Bryant joins the show to talk about a proposed change to a Red Sox landmark and Damian Smith discusses professional wrestling.

Aug 22, 2017 / Audio / Dave Zirin

White NFL Players and the Politics of Solidarity

White NFL Players and the Politics of Solidarity White NFL Players and the Politics of Solidarity

We are reminded that there is a difference between calling for justice and calling for peace.

Aug 21, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins raises his fist during the national anthem on Thursday, August 17, 2017.

Chris Long Makes the Gesture We’ve Been Waiting For Chris Long Makes the Gesture We’ve Been Waiting For

“I thought it was important that athletes with my skin color stood up with others protesting for racial equality.” With that line, a conversation has been changed.

Aug 18, 2017 / Dave Zirin

White Surpemacists Charlottesville

White Nationalists in Charlottesville and the White House: Eric Foner White Nationalists in Charlottesville and the White House: Eric Foner

Plus Bob Dreyfuss on Paul Manafort, and Robert Lipsyte on Trump and golf.

Aug 17, 2017 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

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