Sports

Donald Trump

Donald Trump Represents the Worst of Football Culture Donald Trump Represents the Worst of Football Culture

But at least we can take hope in rebel athletes like Colin Kaepernick.

Jan 31, 2017 / Robert Lipsyte

Michael Bennett and Colin Kaepernick

‘It All Started With A Knee’: Seattle Seahawks Political Athlete Michael Bennett ‘It All Started With A Knee’: Seattle Seahawks Political Athlete Michael Bennett

At a sold-out Town Hall Seattle, Seahawks rebel athlete Michael Bennett speaks about Colin Kaepernick, the political Seahawks locker room, and raising daughters. 

Jan 31, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Donald Trump

The Sports World Must Stand With Muslim Athletes The Sports World Must Stand With Muslim Athletes

A year of triumph for Muslim sports heroes ends with a slap in the face from Donald Trump’s ban.

Jan 30, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Quarterback Tom Brady

Yes, Tom Brady’s Friendship With Donald Trump Matters Yes, Tom Brady’s Friendship With Donald Trump Matters

Tom Brady needs to get a clue. 

Jan 26, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Donald Trump's inauguration.

I Was at Trump’s Inauguration. It Was Tiny. I Was at Trump’s Inauguration. It Was Tiny.

If it wasn’t for the thousands of protesters, the day would’ve had no life at all.

Jan 23, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Jim Brown

Understanding Jim Brown’s Ugly Support of Donald Trump Understanding Jim Brown’s Ugly Support of Donald Trump

His latest comments are disappointing, but not all that surprising.

Jan 18, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Dabo Swinner

The Unbearable Entitlement of Dabo Swinney The Unbearable Entitlement of Dabo Swinney

Clemson’s clueless—and filthy rich—champion coach represents everything wrong with college football.

Jan 12, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Donald Trump and Don King.

Athletes Shouldn’t Visit Trump’s White House Athletes Shouldn’t Visit Trump’s White House

To visit the Trump White House is to normalize a presidency that is anything but normal.

Jan 9, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick’s Teammates Give Him an Award for Courage Colin Kaepernick’s Teammates Give Him an Award for Courage

The claim that the San Francisco 49ers quarterback was dividing his locker room with his anthem protests was just proven wrong.

Jan 4, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Jack Johnson

Why Jack Johnson’s Family Should Refuse Any Exoneration Why Jack Johnson’s Family Should Refuse Any Exoneration

Jack Johnson is too important a historical figure to be used as a prop by right-wing politicians.

Jan 2, 2017 / Dave Zirin

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