Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons: More Than a Love Story Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons: More Than a Love Story
The basketball superstar announced her marriage to a man she helped free from prison. But there is a sobering lesson beneath this feel-good story.
Sep 18, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf on This Moment of Sports and Struggle Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf on This Moment of Sports and Struggle
A discussion between Abdul-Rauf, Felicia Eaves, and yours truly.
Sep 15, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
We’ve Entered the Era of ‘Branding for Black Lives’ We’ve Entered the Era of ‘Branding for Black Lives’
Amid NFL-approved statements against racism, players fought to have a real message heard—and in another sport, a hero emerged.
Sep 14, 2020 / Dave Zirin
The ‘Disposable Populations’ of Sports The ‘Disposable Populations’ of Sports
A new study points to the blood being shed for the World Cup. That shouldn’t blind us to the deaths and misery caused by stadium boondoggles here at home.
Sep 11, 2020 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
A New Study Exposes Just How Racist College Sports Have Become A New Study Exposes Just How Racist College Sports Have Become
Revenue-producing sports like football and basketball are subsidizing the athletic endeavors of the country club set.
Sep 8, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Your Problematic Sports Fave Your Problematic Sports Fave
Sportswriters Kavitha Davidson and Jessica Luther join the show to talk about their new book, Loving Sports When They Don’t Love You Back.
Sep 8, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
The NFL Is Desperately Trying to Avoid a Players’ Strike The NFL Is Desperately Trying to Avoid a Players’ Strike
The league is hoping that slogans on the field and a push for voting will be enough to quell another sports strike for racial justice.
Sep 3, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Howard Bryant on the Sports Strikes Against Racism Howard Bryant on the Sports Strikes Against Racism
ESPN’s Howard Bryant joins the show to talk about the historic week in sports and politics.
Sep 1, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
The Sports Strikes Against Racism Have Not Been Coopted The Sports Strikes Against Racism Have Not Been Coopted
Even as the energy of the last week is being steered in a safer direction and away from labor militancy, we still don’t know how this story is going to end.
Aug 31, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Professional Athletes Are Showing America Just How Powerful Labor Really Is Professional Athletes Are Showing America Just How Powerful Labor Really Is
By striking, the players in the NBA, MLB, and beyond have brought their bosses to the table and launched a national conversation.
Aug 27, 2020 / Dave Zirin