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.

Michael Bennett

Why Michael Bennett Walked Away From the NFL’s Israel Delegation Why Michael Bennett Walked Away From the NFL’s Israel Delegation

Michael Bennett plans to visit Israel soon, but only if Palestinian people aren’t rendered invisible.

Feb 13, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Girls and Soldier Conflict Over Soccer

Open Letter to NFL Players Traveling to Israel on a Trip Organized by Netanyahu’s Government Open Letter to NFL Players Traveling to Israel on a Trip Organized by Netanyahu’s Government

“Palestinians have for decades been fighting policies similar to the ones people are protesting in cities across the United States.”

Feb 9, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Martellus Bennett

Super Bowl Winners Like Martellus Bennett Are Refusing to Go to the White House Super Bowl Winners Like Martellus Bennett Are Refusing to Go to the White House

Four Patriots players have declined Trump’s invitation—so far. 

Feb 9, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Political Fervor Thrums Beneath the Super Bowl’s Surface

Political Fervor Thrums Beneath the Super Bowl’s Surface Political Fervor Thrums Beneath the Super Bowl’s Surface

The game was historic. But the history being made off the field was reflected throughout Super Bowl Sunday.

Feb 5, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Super Bowl protest

Resistance at Super Bowl LI Resistance at Super Bowl LI

Houston is lined up against Donald Trump because Houston is known as “Heart City” for a reason.

Feb 2, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Michael Bennett and Colin Kaepernick

‘It All Started With A Knee’: Seattle Seahawks Political Athlete Michael Bennett ‘It All Started With A Knee’: Seattle Seahawks Political Athlete Michael Bennett

At a sold-out Town Hall Seattle, Seahawks rebel athlete Michael Bennett speaks about Colin Kaepernick, the political Seahawks locker room, and raising daughters. 

Jan 31, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Donald Trump

The Sports World Must Stand With Muslim Athletes The Sports World Must Stand With Muslim Athletes

A year of triumph for Muslim sports heroes ends with a slap in the face from Donald Trump’s ban.

Jan 30, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Quarterback Tom Brady

Yes, Tom Brady’s Friendship With Donald Trump Matters Yes, Tom Brady’s Friendship With Donald Trump Matters

Tom Brady needs to get a clue. 

Jan 26, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Donald Trump's inauguration.

I Was at Trump’s Inauguration. It Was Tiny. I Was at Trump’s Inauguration. It Was Tiny.

If it wasn’t for the thousands of protesters, the day would’ve had no life at all.

Jan 23, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Jim Brown

Understanding Jim Brown’s Ugly Support of Donald Trump Understanding Jim Brown’s Ugly Support of Donald Trump

His latest comments are disappointing, but not all that surprising.

Jan 18, 2017 / Dave Zirin

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