The Nationals’ Discordant White House Celebration The Nationals’ Discordant White House Celebration
Trump taints everything, but the 2019 World Series—and the joy of that win—will be Washington’s long after he’s gone.
Nov 5, 2019 / Dave Zirin
The World Series Winners Should Not Visit the White House The World Series Winners Should Not Visit the White House
The Washington Nationals’ values are not Trump values.
Nov 1, 2019 / Peter Dreier
Booing a Lawless President Is a Patriotic Act Booing a Lawless President Is a Patriotic Act
Americans who respect the office of the president have a duty to call out charlatans who disregard the Constitution and abuse their positions of power.
Oct 29, 2019 / John Nichols
The Astros Fire Brandon Taubman, but the Real Problem Remains The Astros Fire Brandon Taubman, but the Real Problem Remains
His sacking doesn’t change the fact that the Houston Astros slandered a reporter for doing her job.
Oct 25, 2019 / Dave Zirin
The Houston Astros Don’t Care About Domestic Violence The Houston Astros Don’t Care About Domestic Violence
Astros Assistant General Manager Brandon Taubman taunted women reporters about domestic violence. Instead of apologizing, the team doubled down.
Oct 22, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Tim Tebow’s Privileged Defense of the NCAA’s Exploitation Tim Tebow’s Privileged Defense of the NCAA’s Exploitation
The former Heisman winner doesn’t have a clue about how most student athletes live.
Sep 16, 2019 / Dave Zirin
A Q&A With the Late, Great Jim Bouton A Q&A With the Late, Great Jim Bouton
Jim Bouton’s death at the age of 80 should cause us to pause and remember the pitcher who changed sports history.
Jul 12, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Why No One Watches Baseball Anymore Why No One Watches Baseball Anymore
The sport is experiencing its lowest levels of support since 1937. The reasons are obvious, but owners and executives have no incentive to look for answers.
Jul 2, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Red Sox Players Are Divided Over White House Visit Red Sox Players Are Divided Over White House Visit
Most of the team’s players of color have declined Trump’s invitation. The 20 who are attending are nearly all white.
May 9, 2019 / Dave Zirin
In the Name of Puerto Rico: Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Will Not Be Going to the White House In the Name of Puerto Rico: Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Will Not Be Going to the White House
Cora is from Puerto Rico, and Trump’s callous inaction after Hurricane Maria has earned the manager’s contempt.
May 6, 2019 / Dave Zirin