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.

A Conversation With NBA Union Man Billy Hunter A Conversation With NBA Union Man Billy Hunter

Billy Hunter has a progressive spine and a background that has taken him from working with Huey Newton to sitting across the table from the most formidable commissioner in sports, ...

Jun 19, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin

Can Soccer Stop the Violence? Can Soccer Stop the Violence?

In South Africa ethnic violence against foreigners is beginning to spread and the growing voice of opposition comes from an unlikely source--soccer stars.

Jun 9, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin

‘Like He Died Twice’: Mary Tillman’s Lonely Quest ‘Like He Died Twice’: Mary Tillman’s Lonely Quest

The mother of Pat Tillman--football star, Army ranger and casualty of war--reflects on how the Pentagon has distorted the truth and the NFL has exploited the tragedy.

May 28, 2008 / Feature / Dave Zirin

When Tiger Met Chevron… When Tiger Met Chevron…

Woods's partnership with Chevron makes a mockery of his late father's hopes for him.

May 22, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin

Blogged Down Blogged Down

Some sportswriters just don't get it.

May 7, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin

Why Do We Care About the NFL Draft? Why Do We Care About the NFL Draft?

For fans, the pigskin meat market is mindless fun, but for young players, football is no fantasy.

Apr 28, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin

Can the Golden State Warriors Save Oakland? Can the Golden State Warriors Save Oakland?

The Warriors will miss this year's NBA playoffs, but they can still be winners by reaching out to at-risk youth in Oakland.

Apr 21, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin

Sportswriters Swoon Over DC Ballpark Sportswriters Swoon Over DC Ballpark

A ballpark for rich folks displaces the poor. But the Washington Post fails to utter a discouraging word.

Mar 31, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin

Carrying a Torch for Tibet Carrying a Torch for Tibet

Protest is as much a part of the Olympic tradition as lighting the torch.

Mar 19, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin

Steroid Circus on Capital Hill Steroid Circus on Capital Hill

Roger Clemens's face-off with lawmakers moved the guardians of our democracy far beyond the absurd.

Feb 14, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin

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