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 ‘Wazzock’ Mitt Romney Is Wrong About the London Olympics, and This Is Unfortunate The ‘Wazzock’ Mitt Romney Is Wrong About the London Olympics, and This Is Unfortunate

Mitt Romney thinks the UK is under-prepared for the Olympics? Wrong.They’re overprepared.

Jul 27, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Fists of Freedom: An Olympic Story Not Taught in School Fists of Freedom: An Olympic Story Not Taught in School

The real story behind the most political, controversial, inspiring moment in Olympics, if not sports, history: the black gloved salute of  runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos...

Jul 25, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Why the NCAA’s Sanctions on Penn State Are Just Dead Wrong Why the NCAA’s Sanctions on Penn State Are Just Dead Wrong

Today's extrajudicial move by the NCAA will effect people far beyond Penn State.

Jul 23, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Against Abolishing Football at Penn State Against Abolishing Football at Penn State

It would bring vengeance without justice.

Jul 15, 2012 / Dave Zirin

The Shocking Truth About Joe Paterno, Penn State and Governor Tom Corbett The Shocking Truth About Joe Paterno, Penn State and Governor Tom Corbett

Penn State University and the legacy of Coach Joe Paterno have been destroyed by Louis Freeh’s report.

Jul 12, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Serena Williams and Getting ‘Emotional’ for Title IX Serena Williams and Getting ‘Emotional’ for Title IX

Serena Williams’s victory at Wimbledon, as well as the questions she had to answer, was a reminder about the importance of Title IX.

Jul 9, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Steve Nash to the Lakers: The Political Impact Steve Nash to the Lakers: The Political Impact

Will this bravest of athletes continue to speak out now that he's playing for Kobe Bryant’s Lakers? 

Jul 5, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Drew Brees, Union Power and the Big Payback Drew Brees, Union Power and the Big Payback

It might be hard to see a trade union hero in quarterback Drew Brees. But it shouldn’t be. 

Jul 2, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Sandusky’s Crimes and Governor Corbett’s Negligence Sandusky’s Crimes and Governor Corbett’s Negligence

Governor Tom Corbett still has questions to answer about his role in the slow-motion investigation and prosecution of Penn State University’s Jerry Sandusky.

Jun 25, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Palestinian Soccer Star/Hunger Striker Mahmoud Sarsak to Be Freed by Israel Palestinian Soccer Star/Hunger Striker Mahmoud Sarsak to Be Freed by Israel

After imprisoning him without charges for three years, Israel is releasing the member of the Palestinian National Team.

Jun 18, 2012 / Dave Zirin

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