Our American Summer: Jackie Robinson, Riley Cooper, and White People Boycotting ‘Ebony’ Our American Summer: Jackie Robinson, Riley Cooper, and White People Boycotting ‘Ebony’
Three different sports stories share the common thread of reflecting the racism that's surfaced in the Summer of 2013.
Aug 8, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Alex Rodriguez and the True Pink Elephant (Elefante Rosa) in the Room Alex Rodriguez and the True Pink Elephant (Elefante Rosa) in the Room
Any serious discussion about performance enhancing drugs in baseball needs to address the fact that it is Latin American players who are getting caught.
Aug 5, 2013 / Dave Zirin
On Alex Rodriguez and the ‘Best Interests of the Game’ On Alex Rodriguez and the ‘Best Interests of the Game’
Alex Rodriguez is facing unprecedented sanctions by Major League Baseball, which is exactly why the union should have his back.
Aug 4, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Johnny Manziel and Trayvon Martin: (Almost) Nothing in Common Johnny Manziel and Trayvon Martin: (Almost) Nothing in Common
The two most dissected young people of 2013 show how this country eats its young.
Jul 31, 2013 / Dave Zirin
On Vultures and Red Wings: Billionaire Gets New Sports Arena in Bankrupt Detroit On Vultures and Red Wings: Billionaire Gets New Sports Arena in Bankrupt Detroit
The decision to go ahead with a new Red Wings hockey arena in bankrupt Detroit says so much more than its backers want us to hear.
Jul 29, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Is the NFL Really Stupid Enough to Hire ‘Gang Tattoo Experts’ to Examine Players? Is the NFL Really Stupid Enough to Hire ‘Gang Tattoo Experts’ to Examine Players?
In the NFL, a racist idea gains surprising currency after the arrest of Aaron Hernandez.
Jul 25, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Down Goes Ryan Braun Down Goes Ryan Braun
Baseball star Ryan Braun has gone overboard. Did his union give him the fateful push?
Jul 23, 2013 / Dave Zirin
‘Martin to Martin’: Hundreds Gather in the DC Heat to Stand With Trayvon ‘Martin to Martin’: Hundreds Gather in the DC Heat to Stand With Trayvon
In 100 degree heat, 1,000 people gathered to draw the strength to build a new Civil Rights Movement.
Jul 20, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Standing With Trayvon, Waiting for LeBron… Standing With Trayvon, Waiting for LeBron…
LeBron James spoke out about Trayvon Martin’s death last year, it mattered. We want him to do it again.
Jul 18, 2013 / Dave Zirin
‘America’s Justice System Is a Joke’: Athletes Respond to Trayvon Martin Verdict ‘America’s Justice System Is a Joke’: Athletes Respond to Trayvon Martin Verdict
A shocking verdict pushes athletes to speak their piece.
Jul 14, 2013 / Dave Zirin