NBA

NBA Players Face the Question: To Boycott or Not to Boycott

NBA Players Face the Question: To Boycott or Not to Boycott NBA Players Face the Question: To Boycott or Not to Boycott

A debate heats up among NBA players over whether to return to the court amid nationwide protests against racist violence.

Jun 16, 2020 / Dave Zirin

NBA ballboys wear gloves

Would a 2020 NBA Champion Ever Be Seen as Legitimate? Would a 2020 NBA Champion Ever Be Seen as Legitimate?

The basketball season looks like it is going to end at an ESPN complex in Orlando, in front of no fans. Is this legit hoops?

May 27, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Trump’s Sports Advisers Represent the Worst of the Sports World

Trump’s Sports Advisers Represent the Worst of the Sports World Trump’s Sports Advisers Represent the Worst of the Sports World

This crew will push to reopen sports with little care for the health and safety of their employees.

Apr 17, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Donald Trump and UFC head Dana White

The Plans to Bring Sports Back Are Truly Dystopian The Plans to Bring Sports Back Are Truly Dystopian

We don’t need distractions, we don’t need Mortal Kombat. We need to grow the hell up and wait this out.

Apr 8, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Trump holding a Patriots helmet

Trump’s Call to Sports Commissioners Shows Everything Wrong With Our Pandemic Response Trump’s Call to Sports Commissioners Shows Everything Wrong With Our Pandemic Response

In a microcosm of his deadly mishandling of the coronavirus, Trump called for the sports world to open its doors “sooner rather than later.”

Apr 6, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Steph Curry and Dr. Fauci

Athlete Activists Respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic Athlete Activists Respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Using their fame to enlighten, raise awareness, and shame their bosses, some athletes have made a difference.

Mar 27, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Billionaire NBA Owners Have an Obligation to Help Suffering Arena Workers—Now

Billionaire NBA Owners Have an Obligation to Help Suffering Arena Workers—Now Billionaire NBA Owners Have an Obligation to Help Suffering Arena Workers—Now

It’s unconscionable that half the teams are still dragging their feet.

Mar 15, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Kobe Bryant

Remembering Kobe Bryant Remembering Kobe Bryant

The NBA great died today in a helicopter crash with eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna.

Jan 26, 2020 / Dave Zirin

David Stern Obit

The Towering, Complicated Legacy of David Stern The Towering, Complicated Legacy of David Stern

The NBA commissioner, who helmed the league for 30 years, has passed away, and his history demands serious examination.

Jan 2, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Megan Rapinoe and team

The Athletes Who Fought Back in 2019 The Athletes Who Fought Back in 2019

For a taste of political resistance and victory, look no further than the world of sports.

Dec 20, 2019 / Dave Zirin

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