Dave Zirin

Sports Editor

@EdgeofSports

Dave Zirin is the sports editor at The Nation. He is the author of 11 books on the politics of sports. He is also the coproducer and writer of the new documentary Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL.

Serena Williams, Indian Wells and Rewriting the Future

Serena Williams, Indian Wells and Rewriting the Future Serena Williams, Indian Wells and Rewriting the Future

After a fourteen-year absence, Serena Williams is returning to a tournament where she faced racist abuse. She will not be alone.

Feb 6, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Following Up on the Conspiracy Theory Surrounding the Super Bowl’s Final Moments

Following Up on the Conspiracy Theory Surrounding the Super Bowl’s Final Moments Following Up on the Conspiracy Theory Surrounding the Super Bowl’s Final Moments

Decisions are often made in sports out of sentiment. Boston fans should know that as well as anyone.

Feb 4, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Open Letter to Roger Goodell: It’s Time to Resign

Open Letter to Roger Goodell: It’s Time to Resign Open Letter to Roger Goodell: It’s Time to Resign

In order to seriously address the issues that plague the NFL, new leadership is required.

Feb 2, 2015 / Dave Zirin

The Conspiracy Theory Surrounding The Seahawks’ Last Play

The Conspiracy Theory Surrounding The Seahawks’ Last Play The Conspiracy Theory Surrounding The Seahawks’ Last Play

Why did Seattle choke away the Super Bowl? Some inside their locker room think that it’s because they were more concerned about optics than results.

Feb 2, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Solidarity—and the Seattle Seahawks—Forever

Solidarity—and the Seattle Seahawks—Forever Solidarity—and the Seattle Seahawks—Forever

The Seattle Seahawks are representing a new sports/politics paradigm, one that with a Super Bowl win could be felt for a generation.

Jan 30, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Marshawn Lynch and Roger Goodell: Compare and Contrast

Marshawn Lynch and Roger Goodell: Compare and Contrast Marshawn Lynch and Roger Goodell: Compare and Contrast

The fining of Marshawn Lynch by Roger Goodell speaks to far larger hypocrisies and prejudices that emanate from the NFL's central office. 

Jan 28, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Patriots Balls and Christopher Hitchens

Patriots Balls and Christopher Hitchens Patriots Balls and Christopher Hitchens

At the heart of a silly scandal, there is a damning truth about NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the billionaires he represents. 

Jan 26, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Deflated Balls for Some, Miniature American Flags for Others!

Deflated Balls for Some, Miniature American Flags for Others! Deflated Balls for Some, Miniature American Flags for Others!

It makes perfect sense why people care about the NFL's latest scandal more than the State of the Union address: because it’s real.

Jan 21, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Dr. Martin Luther King, Muhammad Ali and What Their Secret Friendship Teaches Us Today

Dr. Martin Luther King, Muhammad Ali and What Their Secret Friendship Teaches Us Today Dr. Martin Luther King, Muhammad Ali and What Their Secret Friendship Teaches Us Today

Dr. Martin Luther King and Muhammad Ali shared a bond in their commitment against war and for social justice. It wasn’t a popular bond and it deserves to be remembered.

Jan 18, 2015 / Dave Zirin

After 86 Years the Palestinian National Soccer Team Finally Arrives

After 86 Years the Palestinian National Soccer Team Finally Arrives After 86 Years the Palestinian National Soccer Team Finally Arrives

The success of the Palestinian national soccer team has always been about more than wins and losses.

Jan 15, 2015 / Shireen Ahmed and Dave Zirin

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