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.

Super Bowl 2019 Venue in Atlanta

Protest Is Coming to Super Bowl LIII Protest Is Coming to Super Bowl LIII

Inside and outside the NFL’s velvet rope, voices of dissent will be heard in Atlanta.

Jan 29, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Martellus Bennett

The Imagination of Martellus Bennett The Imagination of Martellus Bennett

Former Super Bowl champ Martellus Bennett joins the show to talk about his new book, Dear Black Boy.

Jan 29, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Stan Kroenke

The Rams’ Stan Kroenke Represents the Worst of the NFL The Rams’ Stan Kroenke Represents the Worst of the NFL

This year’s Super Bowl pits two odious teams against one another.

Jan 23, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Northwestern and Utah Football

Should NCAA Football Have a Union? Should NCAA Football Have a Union?

Former Northwestern QB Kain Colter stops by to talk organizing NCAA athletes.

Jan 22, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Travis Scott

The Artistic Picket Line Surrounding the Super Bowl Halftime Show The Artistic Picket Line Surrounding the Super Bowl Halftime Show

The spotlight, fairly or unfairly, is on hip-hop artist Travis Scott, for crossing the line and performing on Super Bowl Sunday. 

Jan 18, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Governor of South Dakota Kristi Noem

South Dakota’s Cruel Attack on Trans High School Athletes South Dakota’s Cruel Attack on Trans High School Athletes

South Dakota’s Senate Bill 49 is a transparent attack on the most vulnerable of high-school students. 

Jan 16, 2019 / Dave Zirin

NFL Salute to Service logo

NFL Coaching Hires: How Racist Is This League? NFL Coaching Hires: How Racist Is This League?

Charles Modiano stops by to talk about the NFL’s recent coaching hires.

Jan 15, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Andy Murray 2016 Wimbledon

Andy Murray: As He Leaves Tennis, May His Example Be Followed Andy Murray: As He Leaves Tennis, May His Example Be Followed

Andy Murray’s retirement should be a moment to celebrate his consistent support for women’s rights inside and outside his sport.

Jan 11, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Maori Davenport

Maori Davenport’s Case Exposes the Sham of ‘Amateurism’ Maori Davenport’s Case Exposes the Sham of ‘Amateurism’

Being mistakenly sent a check for $800 is costing the Alabama high-school senior the chance to play ball. 

Jan 7, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Roger Goodell

The NFL Has Fired Almost All of Its Black Coaches The NFL Has Fired Almost All of Its Black Coaches

The firings reflect a league that is actively hostile to black progress.

Jan 3, 2019 / Dave Zirin

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