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.

Tebow Redeemed? Tebow Redeemed?

Tim Tebow is simply the worst quarterback I’ve ever seen. Yet he's 4-1 and I cannot look away.

Nov 21, 2011 / Dave Zirin

NBA Players: Welcome to the 99 Percent NBA Players: Welcome to the 99 Percent

Despite their bank accounts, the NBA’s players may have more in common with the Occupy Wall Street protesters than with the league’s over-greedy owners.

Nov 16, 2011 / Dave Zirin

Penn State Alum/Leader of NOW Calls Out Penn State’s Trustees for Toothless Internal Investigation Penn State Alum/Leader of NOW Calls Out Penn State’s Trustees for Toothless Internal Investigation

Joanne Tosti-Vasey, the Pennsylvania NOW President is campaigning to make sure that the rape culture at Penn State is forcefully challenged.

Nov 16, 2011 / Dave Zirin

The World Joe Paterno Made

The World Joe Paterno Made The World Joe Paterno Made

At Penn State, self-pity reigns.

Nov 14, 2011 / Dave Zirin

Penn State and Berkeley: A Tale of Two Protests

Penn State and Berkeley: A Tale of Two Protests Penn State and Berkeley: A Tale of Two Protests

Two coasts and two riots: a frat riot and a cop riot. Each riot, an indelible mark of shame on their respective institutions.

Nov 10, 2011 / Dave Zirin

Smokin’ Joe Frazier: The Death of the Disrespected Smokin’ Joe Frazier: The Death of the Disrespected

At the end of his life, the champion boxer was rejected by the same establishment so quick to embrace him when it suited their needs. Smokin’ Joe deserved so much better...

Nov 9, 2011 / Dave Zirin

College Football’s Logic: Why Joe Paterno and Penn State Would Shield a Child Molester College Football’s Logic: Why Joe Paterno and Penn State Would Shield a Child Molester

Did protecting Joe Paterno’s football program matter more than stopping a child-rapist? It looks that way.

Nov 7, 2011 / Dave Zirin

Tebow Exposed Tebow Exposed

Denver quarterback Tim Tebow showed what happens when style is bereft of substance.

Oct 31, 2011 / Dave Zirin

Re-reply to Prof Lawrence Lessig: Where Does Change Actually Come From? Re-reply to Prof Lawrence Lessig: Where Does Change Actually Come From?

Harvard Professor Lawrence Lessig just doesn't get where change historically actually comes from.

Oct 27, 2011 / Dave Zirin

Memo to Lawrence Lessig: The Tea Party Is No Answer for Occupy USA Memo to Lawrence Lessig: The Tea Party Is No Answer for Occupy USA

Harvard professor Lawrence Lessig is trying to get Occupy USA to build alliances with the Tea Party. He's wrong.

Oct 26, 2011 / Dave Zirin

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