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.

The Assassinating of Native American Voices by the Cowards Palin, Ditka and Snyder

The Assassinating of Native American Voices by the Cowards Palin, Ditka and Snyder The Assassinating of Native American Voices by the Cowards Palin, Ditka and Snyder

Sarah Palin’s screed against those who oppose the Washington football team name has something in common with that of the owner Dan Snyder: it pretends Native Americans do not exist...

Aug 27, 2014 / Dave Zirin

On the Little League World Series, Jackie Robinson West and Michael Brown

On the Little League World Series, Jackie Robinson West and Michael Brown On the Little League World Series, Jackie Robinson West and Michael Brown

The rise of the all African-American little league from Chicago has revealed a great deal in the wake of Ferguson, about what we choose to see and not see with regards to race.

Aug 24, 2014 / Dave Zirin

The Wrong Question: ‘Where Are the Athletes on Ferguson?’

The Wrong Question: ‘Where Are the Athletes on Ferguson?’ The Wrong Question: ‘Where Are the Athletes on Ferguson?’

People are asking why black athletes aren’t speaking out about Ferguson. It’s the wrong question at the wrong time.

Aug 22, 2014 / Dave Zirin

The Major Problem With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Powerful Essay on Ferguson

The Major Problem With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Powerful Essay on Ferguson The Major Problem With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Powerful Essay on Ferguson

Fighting racism, sexism and anti-LGBT bigotry is not a distraction from building a united struggle but a precondition for building a united struggle.

Aug 18, 2014 / Dave Zirin

INTERVIEW: Why Pro Wrestler ‘MVP’ Made the Trip to Ferguson

INTERVIEW: Why Pro Wrestler ‘MVP’ Made the Trip to Ferguson INTERVIEW: Why Pro Wrestler ‘MVP’ Made the Trip to Ferguson

Pro wrestling star Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP)  decided that he could no longer shake his fist at his TV, and traveled to Ferguson to be a part of the protests.

Aug 17, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Robin Williams and a Moment of Magic

Robin Williams and a Moment of Magic Robin Williams and a Moment of Magic

The death of a man who wanted deeply to be loved. 

Aug 13, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Why Has It Taken This Long for a Men’s Pro-Sports Team to Hire a Female Coach?

Why Has It Taken This Long for a Men’s Pro-Sports Team to Hire a Female Coach? Why Has It Taken This Long for a Men’s Pro-Sports Team to Hire a Female Coach?

Becky Hammon will be the first full-time female assistant coach in any major professional men’s sport in the United States.

Aug 7, 2014 / Dave Zirin

His Name Was Ahed Zaqout: Former Palestinian Soccer Star Killed in Gaza

His Name Was Ahed Zaqout: Former Palestinian Soccer Star Killed in Gaza His Name Was Ahed Zaqout: Former Palestinian Soccer Star Killed in Gaza

This country publicly shamed Donald Sterling for racism in the sports world. So why should we stand by a country that killed an athlete because of his race? 

Aug 1, 2014 / Dave Zirin

At Least My Hospital Isn’t Being Bombed

At Least My Hospital Isn’t Being Bombed At Least My Hospital Isn’t Being Bombed

In what kind of world is the place where the sick go to heal a military target? 

Jul 30, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Here’s What Happens When an NFL Player Beats His Fiancée Unconscious

Here’s What Happens When an NFL Player Beats His Fiancée Unconscious Here’s What Happens When an NFL Player Beats His Fiancée Unconscious

The NFL has a serious violence-against-women problem.

Jul 24, 2014 / Dave Zirin

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