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.

Carli Lloyd and women's team

US Women’s Soccer Just Scored a Big Win US Women’s Soccer Just Scored a Big Win

The US women’s national soccer team has a new contract, and it’s important for a number of reasons.

Apr 5, 2017 / Dave Zirin

USA women's hockey

How To Win a Sports Strike How To Win a Sports Strike

The Women’s Hockey Strike, the Oakland Raiders move, and Frank Martin.

Apr 4, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

March Madness

The NCAA’s Collegiate Cartel The NCAA’s Collegiate Cartel

Why I think the NCAA has more in common with the mob than higher ed.

Apr 3, 2017 / Dave Zirin

South Carolina Coach Frank Martin Has It Backward on ‘Today’s Kids’

South Carolina Coach Frank Martin Has It Backward on ‘Today’s Kids’ South Carolina Coach Frank Martin Has It Backward on ‘Today’s Kids’

I’m not worried about this generation. I’m worried about the rest of us.

Mar 31, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Victory! USA Women’s Hockey Team Just Won Their Strike

Victory! USA Women’s Hockey Team Just Won Their Strike Victory! USA Women’s Hockey Team Just Won Their Strike

These women have shown female athletes as well as the labor movement what winning looks like.

Mar 29, 2017 / Dave Zirin

USA women's hockey

The US Women’s Ice Hockey Team Is on Strike—and the Solidarity Is Stunning The US Women’s Ice Hockey Team Is on Strike—and the Solidarity Is Stunning

The effort to find “replacement players” is backfiring.

Mar 28, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick vs. Donald Trump Colin Kaepernick vs. Donald Trump

Breaking down the reasons why Colin Kaepernick still hasn’t been signed, and debating the likelihood of a Final Four strike.

Mar 28, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick

Donald Trump May Be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Colin Kaepernick Donald Trump May Be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Colin Kaepernick

Trump’s boasts about keeping Colin Kaepernick unemployed may actually help him find work.

Mar 23, 2017 / Dave Zirin

March Madness

NCAA Players Should Strike at the Final Four NCAA Players Should Strike at the Final Four

They have the power to force a change, but only if they refuse to be pawns in someone else’s game.

Mar 21, 2017 / Dave Zirin and Etan Thomas

ESPN’s Jemele Hill on Hosting SportsCenter and Dealing With the Haters

ESPN’s Jemele Hill on Hosting SportsCenter and Dealing With the Haters ESPN’s Jemele Hill on Hosting SportsCenter and Dealing With the Haters

This week’s Edge of Sports podcast, with March Madness, women's hockey, and Kaepernick Watch.

Mar 21, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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