Basketball

Why Did Mark Cuban Fold?

Why Did Mark Cuban Fold? Why Did Mark Cuban Fold?

The controversy over the anthem shows, yet again, that there is nothing “united” about these United States.

Feb 11, 2021 / Dave Zirin

Kyrie Irving Does Not Have to Be Who You Want Him to Be

Kyrie Irving Does Not Have to Be Who You Want Him to Be Kyrie Irving Does Not Have to Be Who You Want Him to Be

He's the epitome of “player empowerment,” much to the chagrin of the NBA and its scribes.

Jan 21, 2021 / Dave Zirin

WNBA Players Just Showed Their Political Power

WNBA Players Just Showed Their Political Power WNBA Players Just Showed Their Political Power

By opposing WNBA franchise owner Kelly Loeffler’s Senate run, players demonstrated their influence on and off the court.

Jan 7, 2021 / Dave Zirin

‘Sports Illustrated’ Chose the Wrong Activist Athletes

‘Sports Illustrated’ Chose the Wrong Activist Athletes ‘Sports Illustrated’ Chose the Wrong Activist Athletes

The real Sportspeople of the Year aren’t merely “activist athletes”; they are those who expanded the very definition of the phrase.

Dec 7, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Athletes Are No Substitute for a Functioning Government

Athletes Are No Substitute for a Functioning Government Athletes Are No Substitute for a Functioning Government

Patrick Mahomes and LeBron James have tried to help people vote this election season, but it’s not their job.

Nov 5, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Why Are People Watching Less Sports? 

Why Are People Watching Less Sports?  Why Are People Watching Less Sports? 

Sportswriter Jane McManus joins the show to talk about a new survey on sports viewership 

Oct 20, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Why LeBron James Scares the Racist Right

Why LeBron James Scares the Racist Right Why LeBron James Scares the Racist Right

His social media reach that outstrips Trump’s and social conscience that defies Trumpism have the worst people wanting the basketball star silenced.

Sep 23, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons: More Than a Love Story

Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons: More Than a Love Story Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons: More Than a Love Story

The basketball superstar announced her marriage to a man she helped free from prison. But there is a sobering lesson beneath this feel-good story.

Sep 18, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Carolina Panthers

American Athletes Can Decide This Year’s Election American Athletes Can Decide This Year’s Election

In a year of marked by mass uprisings and the Covid pandemic, Trump depends on sports to project a sense of normality. Will the players comply?

Sep 18, 2020 / Robert Lipsyte

Citi Field

Professional Athletes Are Showing America Just How Powerful Labor Really Is Professional Athletes Are Showing America Just How Powerful Labor Really Is

By striking, the players in the NBA, MLB, and beyond have brought their bosses to the table and launched a national conversation.

Aug 27, 2020 / Dave Zirin

x