The Confederate Flag, the Washington Football Team, and the Owners Who Love Them The Confederate Flag, the Washington Football Team, and the Owners Who Love Them
If the Confederate flag is seen as poisonous, then products bearing the Washington football team name should be regarded in similar fashion.
Jun 24, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Steve Spurrier Was Right: We Need to Get Rid of ‘That Dang, Damn Confederate Flag’ Steve Spurrier Was Right: We Need to Get Rid of ‘That Dang, Damn Confederate Flag’
In 2007, University of South Carolina Gamecocks coach Steve Spurrier called for the Confederate flag to come down. He was right then and he should speak out now.
Jun 22, 2015 / Dave Zirin
The Magnificence of Marta and Soccer’s Enduring Sexism The Magnificence of Marta and Soccer’s Enduring Sexism
Outright prejudice from top FIFA leaders is undermining the legacy of Brazil's most accomplished star.
Jun 16, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Qatar’s World Cup Preparations Could Kill as Many as 4,000 Migrant Workers Qatar’s World Cup Preparations Could Kill as Many as 4,000 Migrant Workers
Will the scandals roiling FIFA put a stop to the deadly construction projects?
Jun 15, 2015 / Michelle Chen
The Irresistible Realness of Dusty Rhodes The Irresistible Realness of Dusty Rhodes
Dusty Rhodes was a fake wrestler telling real truths in dark times.
Jun 12, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Two Roads: The Politics of David Blatt and the Passion of Steve Kerr’s Father Two Roads: The Politics of David Blatt and the Passion of Steve Kerr’s Father
The NBA Finals coaches had their paths shaped by the conflicts of the Middle East, albeit on very different sides of the barbed wire.
Jun 10, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin
The People of Oakland Need to Occupy Their Sports Teams The People of Oakland Need to Occupy Their Sports Teams
As the Warriors play in the NBA finals, could all the sports franchises of Oakland leave town?
Jun 8, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin
The Olympic Bravery of Caitlyn Jenner The Olympic Bravery of Caitlyn Jenner
Gender is self-determination, and Caitlyn Jenner’s seizing that self-determination in such a public fashion will save lives.
Jun 2, 2015 / Editorial / Dave Zirin
Snapshot: Fifa’s Self-Chopping Head Snapshot: Fifa’s Self-Chopping Head
A protester outside the 65th FIFA congress in Zurich wears a mask in the likeness of FIFA president Sepp Blatter, who was reelected to a fifth term despite a wide-ranging corruption scandal. Five days later, Blatter abruptly announced that he would be stepping down due to his “deep care for FIFA and its interests.”
Jun 2, 2015 / Editorial / Michael Probst
Sepp Blatter’s Shocking End Sepp Blatter’s Shocking End
Sepp Blatter’s reign of error is over. But speculation about his and FIFA’s future has just begun.
Jun 2, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin