The Debt Owed to Eduardo Galeano The Debt Owed to Eduardo Galeano
Eduardo Galeano taught us not to be embarrassed for refusing to acclimate to the horrors of the present.
Apr 13, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin
So… the NYPD Just Broke an NBA Player’s Leg So… the NYPD Just Broke an NBA Player’s Leg
Thabo Sefolosha encountered the NYPD at a club. A fellow NBA player had been stabbed. This interaction ended with Sefolosha being done for the season.
Apr 10, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin
The Wisconsin Badgers Deserve Better Than Scott Walker The Wisconsin Badgers Deserve Better Than Scott Walker
The near-miss by the Wisconsin Badgers in the NCAA final will not cause Scott Walker to lose a wink of sleep.
Apr 7, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Duke University Coach Mike Krzyzewski Is a Profile in Cowardice Duke University Coach Mike Krzyzewski Is a Profile in Cowardice
The most important coach in college basketball has decided to take a pass on whether he stands with the RFRA law that’s animating this year’s Final Four.
Apr 1, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Moving the Final Four out of Indiana Would Be One Hell of a Political Statement Moving the Final Four out of Indiana Would Be One Hell of a Political Statement
If the NCAA is serious about its opposition to Indiana's religious freedom law they should move the Final Four
Mar 31, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Why the NCAA Should Move the Final Four Out of Indiana Why the NCAA Should Move the Final Four Out of Indiana
Governor Mike Pence just signed a bill licensing discrimination against LGBT people.
Mar 28, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin
An Economist Explains Why College Athletes Should Be Paid An Economist Explains Why College Athletes Should Be Paid
Andy Schwarz explains why the NCAA is not only morally indefensible but economically ludicrous.
Mar 27, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin
The Boston Olympics Con Job The Boston Olympics Con Job
Boston's decision to bid for the 2024 Olympics was made with little regard for public interest
Mar 24, 2015 / Jonathan Cohn and Robin Jacks
‘You’re Not a Commodity, You’re a Person.’ How Chris Borland Has Reframed the Football Debate ‘You’re Not a Commodity, You’re a Person.’ How Chris Borland Has Reframed the Football Debate
When Chris Borland was trying to figure out his future, he spoke to an old school NFL rebel.
Mar 24, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin
A World of Sports Worth Fighting For A World of Sports Worth Fighting For
Competitive athletics are far too important to leave to greedy businessmen and corporations.
Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / Dave Zirin