Sports

Girl Holds Sign Honoring Ali

‘Sleep Easy, My Brother’ ‘Sleep Easy, My Brother’

Muhammad Ali's funeral was an unforgettable celebration of a man who gave people the courage to speak their truth.

Jun 15, 2016 / Dave Zirin

The Orlando Killings and the Message of Muhammad Ali’s Funeral

The Orlando Killings and the Message of Muhammad Ali’s Funeral The Orlando Killings and the Message of Muhammad Ali’s Funeral

The people who witnessed Ali’s interfaith service need to take its lessons forward in a post-Orlando world.

Jun 12, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Muhammad Ali service

Muhammad Ali’s Funeral Was His Last Act of Resistance Muhammad Ali’s Funeral Was His Last Act of Resistance

The powerful gather in Louisville to pay their respects to someone they tried to destroy, but couldn’t.

Jun 10, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Lebron James

LeBron James on the Legacy of Muhammad Ali LeBron James on the Legacy of Muhammad Ali

LeBron James mourns Muhammad Ali because he recognizes that his true greatness was outside the ring.

Jun 6, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Muhammad Ali

‘I Just Wanted to Be Free’: The Radical Reverberations of Muhammad Ali ‘I Just Wanted to Be Free’: The Radical Reverberations of Muhammad Ali

Ali was shaped by his times. But his death should remind us that he also shaped them.

Jun 4, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Steph Curry and Lebron James

Is Hillary Clinton Getting Crossed Over During NBA Finals? Is Hillary Clinton Getting Crossed Over During NBA Finals?

The NBA Finals hold a great deal of political potential for any candidate. Does Hillary Clinton notice? Why not?

Jun 3, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Ken Starr

Ken Starr’s Misogyny Comes Home To Roost Ken Starr’s Misogyny Comes Home To Roost

The Baylor president—and onetime Clinton inquisitor—has been removed from his office after a scandalous report about ignoring rape allegations against the school’s football team.

Jun 1, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Redskins helmets

On the Shameful and Skewed ‘Redskins’ Poll On the Shameful and Skewed ‘Redskins’ Poll

The Washington Post did a grave disservice by utterly ignoring studies that clearly demonstrate the harm mascotting causes.

May 25, 2016 / Jacqueline Keeler

Harry Carson

This NFL Hall of Fame Member Won’t Let His Grandson Play Football This NFL Hall of Fame Member Won’t Let His Grandson Play Football

Harry Carson is calling for keeping children out of the sport entirely.

May 23, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Health workers Brazil

Interview With Rio’s Dr. Rodrigo Brindeiro on Controlling Zika and the Olympics Interview With Rio’s Dr. Rodrigo Brindeiro on Controlling Zika and the Olympics

A leading doctor makes it clear: You don’t control Zika by canceling the Olympics. You do it by controlling the mosquito.

May 19, 2016 / Kate Steiker-Ginzberg and Dave Zirin

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