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The Edge of Sports Podcast is where sports and politics collide, hosted by Nation magazine Sports Editor Dave Zirin. With new episodes each Tuesday, we talk to the trailblazers and earth shakers at the intersection of sports and politics. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud and via RSS. Have something to say to the Edge of Sports team? Just dial 401-426-EDGE.

The Dallas Mavericks celebrate with the Oscar Robertson Trophy, on May 30, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Dallas Mavericks: Mission Impossible? The Dallas Mavericks: Mission Impossible?

On this episode of Edge of Sports, Arya Shirazi joins the show to review the NBA Conference Finals and preview the NBA Finals.

Jun 6, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

The New York Knicks' Stephon Marbury watches as the New Jersey Nets' Jason Kidd shoots a free throw in the second half of Game 4 of first-round playoffs at Madison Square Garden.

NBA Playoffs: Round One Understood NBA Playoffs: Round One Understood

On this episode of Edge of Sports, Dave and Arya discuss the playoffs.

May 14, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Esteury Ruiz of the Oakland Athletics

Former Oakland A’s Player Bruce Maxwell Calls Out the Owner for Vegas Move Former Oakland A’s Player Bruce Maxwell Calls Out the Owner for Vegas Move

Former A’s catcher Bruce Maxwell joins the Edge of Sports podcast to discuss the team’s departure from Oakland.

May 4, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

The Meaning of Jalen Brunson and the 2024 Playoffs

The Meaning of Jalen Brunson and the 2024 Playoffs The Meaning of Jalen Brunson and the 2024 Playoffs

On this episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, Jalen Brunson, the Knicks, and the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Apr 22, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks on February 5, 2024.

The Magic of Luka and Kyrie The Magic of Luka and Kyrie

On this episode of Edge of Sports, the Dallas Mavericks, led by the dynamic duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

Apr 11, 2024 / Podcast

The NBA Road to International Greatness

The NBA Road to International Greatness The NBA Road to International Greatness

On this episode of Edge of Sports, the unsung moments and players that turned up the talent and transformed the NBA.

Apr 1, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

What Does the NBA’s Future Look Like?

What Does the NBA’s Future Look Like? What Does the NBA’s Future Look Like?

On this episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, Arya Shirazi joins the show again to talk about what’s in store for the league.

Mar 13, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

The Ireland team stand by their bench as the Israel team stand on the court as the teams stand for their national anthems before the FIBA Women's EuroBasket Championship Qualifier match between Israel and Ireland at the Rimi Olympic Centre in Riga, Latvia.

An Irish Athlete on Organizing a Sports Boycott of Israel An Irish Athlete on Organizing a Sports Boycott of Israel

On this episode of Edge of Sports, Rebecca O’Keeffe talks about her team’s boycott of its match against Israel.

Mar 4, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

The Forgotten Stars of the NBA’s 1980s

The Forgotten Stars of the NBA’s 1980s The Forgotten Stars of the NBA’s 1980s

On this episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, Arya Shirazi joins the show for yet another installment of the Basketball Butterfly Effect.

Feb 20, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Ben Wallace, #3 of the Detroit Pistons, holds up the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship trophy as he celebrates with teammates after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 100-87 in game five of the 2004 NBA Finals on June 15, 2004.

How the Pistons Clawed Their Way to Two Titles How the Pistons Clawed Their Way to Two Titles

On this episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, another installment of the Basketball Butterfly Effect.

Feb 9, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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