Today’s Sports News Would Boggle the Mind of a 1965 Sportswriter Today’s Sports News Would Boggle the Mind of a 1965 Sportswriter
If a sportswriter from 50 years ago traveled to 2015, they would think the world had been turned on its head.
Aug 21, 2015 / Dave Zirin
A Judge Just Ruled Against the Most Racist Name in Football A Judge Just Ruled Against the Most Racist Name in Football
The Washington football team's name is a dictionary-defined slur—and now the federal Patent and Trademark Office has been ordered to cancel its trademark registration.
Jul 8, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Why Are We Paying the NFL to Help the Pentagon Recruit Troops? Why Are We Paying the NFL to Help the Pentagon Recruit Troops?
NFL owners using our tax dollars to salute the troops? It’s even worse than that.
May 13, 2015 / Dave Zirin
‘You’re Not a Commodity, You’re a Person.’ How Chris Borland Has Reframed the Football Debate ‘You’re Not a Commodity, You’re a Person.’ How Chris Borland Has Reframed the Football Debate
When Chris Borland was trying to figure out his future, he spoke to an old school NFL rebel.
Mar 24, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Chris Borland and the Revenge of History Chris Borland and the Revenge of History
The decision by Chris Borland to walk away from the NFL should be viewed as a conscious act of resistance.
Mar 18, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Science Is Not the NFL’s Friend Science Is Not the NFL’s Friend
Why did one of the NFL’s most promising players decide to retire after just one season?
Mar 17, 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
Bronson Koenig is using his newfound national platform to speak out against mistreatment of Native Americans.
Mar 16, 2015 / Brian Ward
Following Up on the Conspiracy Theory Surrounding the Super Bowl’s Final Moments Following Up on the Conspiracy Theory Surrounding the Super Bowl’s Final Moments
Decisions are often made in sports out of sentiment. Boston fans should know that as well as anyone.
Feb 4, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Open Letter to Roger Goodell: It’s Time to Resign Open Letter to Roger Goodell: It’s Time to Resign
In order to seriously address the issues that plague the NFL, new leadership is required.
Feb 2, 2015 / Dave Zirin
The Conspiracy Theory Surrounding The Seahawks’ Last Play The Conspiracy Theory Surrounding The Seahawks’ Last Play
Why did Seattle choke away the Super Bowl? Some inside their locker room think that it’s because they were more concerned about optics than results.
Feb 2, 2015 / Dave Zirin