NFL

Colin Kaepernick

The NFL’s War Against Colin Kaepernick The NFL’s War Against Colin Kaepernick

Leading media members are carrying on a disinformation campaign against the greatest political lightning rod in sports.

Jun 8, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Etan Thomas and others

A Rally for Colin Kaepernick—and Free Speech A Rally for Colin Kaepernick—and Free Speech

People are putting the NFL on notice over its treatment of Colin Kaepernick.

May 30, 2017 / Dave Zirin and Brandon Jordan

Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid and Eli Harold

Etan Thomas: Why I Attended a Protest of the NFL’s Blackballing of Kaepernick Etan Thomas: Why I Attended a Protest of the NFL’s Blackballing of Kaepernick

Protests at the league office in New York City.

May 30, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Michael Bennett and Colin Kaepernick

Will Colin Kapernick Ever Play in the NFL Again? Will Colin Kapernick Ever Play in the NFL Again?

How a pro-football “blackballing” works.

May 23, 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

USA women's hockey

How To Win a Sports Strike How To Win a Sports Strike

The Women’s Hockey Strike, the Oakland Raiders move, and Frank Martin.

Apr 4, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick

Donald Trump May Be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Colin Kaepernick Donald Trump May Be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Colin Kaepernick

Trump’s boasts about keeping Colin Kaepernick unemployed may actually help him find work.

Mar 23, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid and Eli Harold

Colin Kaepernick Has Not Stopped Fighting Injustice Just Because He’s Stopped Kneeling Colin Kaepernick Has Not Stopped Fighting Injustice Just Because He’s Stopped Kneeling

The scathing criticism aimed at Colin Kaepernick for ending his protests of the national anthem is hypocrisy writ large.

Mar 6, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Ed Garvey and Gene Upshaw

The Towering Legacy of Ed Garvey The Towering Legacy of Ed Garvey

The former NFL Players’ Union Leader and Progressive hall-of-famer passed away this week at the age of 76.

Feb 22, 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

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