Pro Wrestler Sami Zayn Aims to Save Lives In Syria Pro Wrestler Sami Zayn Aims to Save Lives In Syria
WWE Superstar Sami Zayn’s new project is an effort to turn anger into action in the war-torn country.
Jul 13, 2018 / Dave Zirin
How an Experienced Ref Would Have Handled the AAU Brawl How an Experienced Ref Would Have Handled the AAU Brawl
Kevin McNutt, a referee for 34 years and author, discusses how he would have handled the AAU brawl, footage of which has gone viral this week.
Jul 11, 2018 / Dave Zirin
On Draymond Green’s ‘Friends of the IDF’ Trip to Israel On Draymond Green’s ‘Friends of the IDF’ Trip to Israel
Draymond Green refused to visit Donald Trump. But he visited the Israeli President and posed as a sniper for the cameras—that’s a problem.
Jul 10, 2018 / Dave Zirin
How to Understand World Cup Soccer How to Understand World Cup Soccer
Laurent Dubois and David Steele join the show to talk the beauty of soccer, and remembering Capital Gazette sports columnist and shooting victim John McNamara.
Jul 3, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Mohamed Salah Cannot Be Apolitical Mohamed Salah Cannot Be Apolitical
The international retirement of the Egyptian soccer superstar would be devastating but unsurprising.
Jun 29, 2018 / Andrew Tan-Delli Cicchi and Dave Zirin
Willie O’Ree at Long Last Makes the NHL Hall of Fame Willie O’Ree at Long Last Makes the NHL Hall of Fame
The first black NHL player finally receives the ultimate honor at age 82.
Jun 28, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Hank Aaron Says He’d Reject a White House Invite Hank Aaron Says He’d Reject a White House Invite
One of the greatest to ever play the game said that he stands with the athletes who boycott White House photo ops.
Jun 25, 2018 / Dave Zirin
FIFA’s Weak Attempts to Fight Racism Are on Display at the World Cup in Russia FIFA’s Weak Attempts to Fight Racism Are on Display at the World Cup in Russia
The eviction of “diversity houses” follows a series of racist incidents in the country’s soccer leagues. Will FIFA again do nothing?
Jun 20, 2018 / Andrew Tan-Delli Cicchi and Dave Zirin
The Politics of the 2018 World Cup The Politics of the 2018 World Cup
Author and academic Jules Boykoff stops by to talk 2018 World Cup.
Jun 19, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
NFL Owners Don’t Fear Trump, They Fear Their Own Players NFL Owners Don’t Fear Trump, They Fear Their Own Players
The code red in NFL circles is the growing liberation consciousness of the ones people pay to see.
Jun 13, 2018 / Dave Zirin