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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / Dave Zirin
‘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 / 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
Chris Borland and the Revenge of History Chris Borland and the Revenge of History
The decision by Chris Borland to walk away from the NFL should be viewed as a conscious act of resistance.
Mar 18, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Science Is Not the NFL’s Friend Science Is Not the NFL’s Friend
Why did one of the NFL’s most promising players decide to retire after just one season?
Mar 17, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Why Not Even the Mighty John Oliver Can Shame the NCAA Why Not Even the Mighty John Oliver Can Shame the NCAA
The arguments have been made but the NCAA will never change without a fight.
Mar 16, 2015 / Dave Zirin
‘Are We Still Thugs When You Pay to Watch Us Play Sports?’ ‘Are We Still Thugs When You Pay to Watch Us Play Sports?’
Two very different college towns were joined by a sense of resistance to racism.
Mar 13, 2015 / Dave Zirin