The Olympics Teeter on the Brink The Olympics Teeter on the Brink
An upsurge of athletes and federations is forcing the IOC to consider postponement of this summer’s games.
Mar 23, 2020 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Liverpool’s Jürgen Klopp Shines Amid the Coronavirus Crisis Liverpool’s Jürgen Klopp Shines Amid the Coronavirus Crisis
The sports world has largely failed to show leadership during this time of international turmoil. Klopp is an exception.
Mar 21, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Why Haven’t the Olympics Been Canceled Yet? Why Haven’t the Olympics Been Canceled Yet?
What has been obvious to the rest of the sports world for days, if not weeks, still has not penetrated the ivory tower of the International Olympic Committee or the leaders in Japa...
Mar 18, 2020 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
‘We Will Get Our Sports Back When We Deserve To’: A Q&A With Dr. Adia Benton ‘We Will Get Our Sports Back When We Deserve To’: A Q&A With Dr. Adia Benton
The leading anthropologist, academic, and analyst of sports and disease offers an unsparing assessment of the sports world’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mar 17, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Billionaire NBA Owners Have an Obligation to Help Suffering Arena Workers—Now Billionaire NBA Owners Have an Obligation to Help Suffering Arena Workers—Now
It’s unconscionable that half the teams are still dragging their feet.
Mar 15, 2020 / Dave Zirin
The NBA’s Coronavirus Cancellation and the Workers Left Behind The NBA’s Coronavirus Cancellation and the Workers Left Behind
The season had to be put on hold, but the economic repercussions must be addressed.
Mar 12, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Maya Moore Saves a Life Maya Moore Saves a Life
Jonathan Irons is staring at freedom after 23 years in prison, in part because basketball superstar Maya Moore made it her mission to set him free.
Mar 11, 2020 / Dave Zirin
The Rise and Fall (and Possible Rise Again) of the Warriors Dynasty The Rise and Fall (and Possible Rise Again) of the Warriors Dynasty
Sportswriter Ethan Strauss joins the show to talk about his upcoming book on the Golden State Warriors dynasty
Mar 10, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
The Coronavirus Is Coming for Professional Sports The Coronavirus Is Coming for Professional Sports
Cancellations and other measures have already started in the United States. Get ready for more.
Mar 6, 2020 / Dave Zirin
The Coronavirus Exposes Why the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Should Be Canceled The Coronavirus Exposes Why the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Should Be Canceled
The Tokyo Olympics were already unsafe. Now, they’re even more so.
Mar 4, 2020 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff