Basketball

The Wisconsin Badgers Deserve Better Than Scott Walker

The Wisconsin Badgers Deserve Better Than Scott Walker The Wisconsin Badgers Deserve Better Than Scott Walker

The near-miss by the Wisconsin Badgers in the NCAA final will not cause Scott Walker to lose a wink of sleep.

Apr 7, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Duke University Coach Mike Krzyzewski Is a Profile in Cowardice

Duke University Coach Mike Krzyzewski Is a Profile in Cowardice Duke University Coach Mike Krzyzewski Is a Profile in Cowardice

The most important coach in college basketball has decided to take a pass on whether he stands with the RFRA law that’s animating this year’s Final Four.

Apr 1, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Moving the Final Four out of Indiana Would Be One Hell of a Political Statement

Moving the Final Four out of Indiana Would Be One Hell of a Political Statement Moving the Final Four out of Indiana Would Be One Hell of a Political Statement

If the NCAA is serious about its opposition to Indiana's religious freedom law they should move the Final Four

Mar 31, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Why the NCAA Should Move the Final Four Out of Indiana

Why the NCAA Should Move the Final Four Out of Indiana Why the NCAA Should Move the Final Four Out of Indiana

Governor Mike Pence just signed a bill licensing discrimination against LGBT people.

Mar 28, 2015 / Dave Zirin

The University of Wisconsin’s Point Guard Says Change the Mascot

The University of Wisconsin’s Point Guard Says Change the Mascot The University of Wisconsin’s Point Guard Says Change the Mascot

Bronson Koenig is using his newfound national platform to speak out against mistreatment of Native Americans.

Mar 16, 2015 / Brian Ward

What Helped Bring Donald Sterling Down? A Threatened Strike Against Racism

What Helped Bring Donald Sterling Down? A Threatened Strike Against Racism What Helped Bring Donald Sterling Down? A Threatened Strike Against Racism

As any union organizer will tell you, a threatened strike is a tactic in and of itself.

Apr 30, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Donald Sterling: Slumlord Billionaire

Donald Sterling: Slumlord Billionaire Donald Sterling: Slumlord Billionaire

Following the uproar over audio revelations of a racist rant by Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, it is worth noting that Sterling’s racism, misogyny and otherwise awful ...

Apr 26, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Citizen Mike: Michael Jordan at 50

Citizen Mike: Michael Jordan at 50 Citizen Mike: Michael Jordan at 50

Has anyone done less with more than MJ?

Feb 19, 2013 / Dave Zirin

NBA Lockout Ends and Players Get Played NBA Lockout Ends and Players Get Played

Remove the bells and whistles, and the NBA Lockout was about little more than owners stealing money from the players' pockets.

Nov 28, 2011 / Dave Zirin

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