Who is Duke? Tonight We Find Out Who is Duke? Tonight We Find Out
Dynasty or decaying empire? That’s the question Duke will be answering tonight as they square off against the Butler Bulldogs for the NCAA Men’s Championship.
Apr 5, 2010 / Dave Zirin
A Tiger Woods Story That Actually Matters A Tiger Woods Story That Actually Matters
Tiger Woods has long maintained he was the victim of a Kindergarten hate crime. Now his teacher is saying that story is a lie. Here's one issue Tiger should not ignore.
Apr 5, 2010 / Dave Zirin
Duke vs. Butler: It aint Hoosiers Duke vs. Butler: It aint Hoosiers
CBS is laying out a script that says Monday's NCAA men's basketball final will be David vs. Goliath. But they may be confusing which one is which.
Apr 4, 2010 / Dave Zirin
Let Caster Run! Let Caster Run!
Runner Caster Semenya showed up to race this week and the International Association of Athletics Federations wouldn't let her--when Semenya's only "crime" is that she may...
Apr 2, 2010 / Dave Zirin and Sherry Wolf
Brittney Griner: Your March Madness MVP Brittney Griner: Your March Madness MVP
A 6’ 8” freshman is changing the way we understand hoops in the NCAA tournament and you’d never know it. Maybe it’s because she's not a fresh-MAN at all
Mar 29, 2010 / Dave Zirin
The Gilbert Arenas Judgment: “Privilege” Personified? The Gilbert Arenas Judgment: “Privilege” Personified?
When Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas escaped jail time, many started to howl at the moon. They should save their outrage.
Mar 27, 2010 / Dave Zirin
The Madness of March The Madness of March
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan can moralize all he wants about the "educational mission" of the NCAA schools playing in March Madness--but no one is watching to learn...
Mar 23, 2010 / Dave Zirin
Reclaiming a Legacy: The Death of Fatima Meer and the World Cup Reclaiming a Legacy: The Death of Fatima Meer and the World Cup
A giant of the South African freedom struggle, Fatima Meer, has passed away. The rush has already begun to claim her legacy.
Mar 14, 2010 / Dave Zirin
The South Africa World Cup: Invictus in Reverse The South Africa World Cup: Invictus in Reverse
The World Cup opens in 90 days. But the crackdown and the protests have already begun.
Mar 10, 2010 / Dave Zirin
How Sports Attacks Public Education How Sports Attacks Public Education
On Thursday, I was proud to take part in a student walkout and talk some sports.....
Mar 4, 2010 / Dave Zirin