Football

Quarterback Tom Brady

Anatomy of a Train Wreck: The Patriots White House Visit Anatomy of a Train Wreck: The Patriots White House Visit

Former Sports Illustrated editor Melissa Jacobs on the Aaron Hernandez suicide and the Pats trip to this abnormal White House.

Apr 25, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Matt Gutierrez

The Raiders Are Going to Vegas?! The Raiders Are Going to Vegas?!

Talking the big move with the first and only female CEO in NFL history, Amy Trask.

Apr 18, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

March Madness

The NCAA’s Collegiate Cartel The NCAA’s Collegiate Cartel

Why I think the NCAA has more in common with the mob than higher ed.

Apr 3, 2017 / Dave Zirin

USA women's hockey

The US Women’s Ice Hockey Team Is on Strike—and the Solidarity Is Stunning The US Women’s Ice Hockey Team Is on Strike—and the Solidarity Is Stunning

The effort to find “replacement players” is backfiring.

Mar 28, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick vs. Donald Trump Colin Kaepernick vs. Donald Trump

Breaking down the reasons why Colin Kaepernick still hasn’t been signed, and debating the likelihood of a Final Four strike.

Mar 28, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

The Edge of Sports Podcast: The Enduring Legacy of ‘Hoop Dreams’

The Edge of Sports Podcast: The Enduring Legacy of ‘Hoop Dreams’ The Edge of Sports Podcast: The Enduring Legacy of ‘Hoop Dreams’

Peter Gilbert on the landmark film, Michael Bennett on the Women’s Strike, and harsh words for Mike Francesa.

Mar 7, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

My-King Johnson

My-King Johnson Is the First Openly Gay Scholarship Football Player in History My-King Johnson Is the First Openly Gay Scholarship Football Player in History

His story represents the future of LGBT athletes.

Mar 2, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Steph Curry NBA

Why the NBA Is in Revolt Against Trump Why the NBA Is in Revolt Against Trump

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver tried to head off a political awakening, and instead stoked its flames. 

Feb 20, 2017 / Dave Zirin

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

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

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