Why the Movement Against Washington Football’s Racial Slur Is ‘Idle No More’ Why the Movement Against Washington Football’s Racial Slur Is ‘Idle No More’
The largest demonstration in history against the NFL’s racial slur of a brand has roots north of the border.
Nov 3, 2014 / Dave Zirin
FIFA Denies Women’s World Cup Players an Equal Playing Field—Literally FIFA Denies Women’s World Cup Players an Equal Playing Field—Literally
A bafflingly sexist move could scar the 2015 Women's World Cup.
Oct 31, 2014 / Dave Zirin
What’s the Real Issue? Blaming AAAD Obscures the UNC Scandal’s Broader Societal Causes What’s the Real Issue? Blaming AAAD Obscures the UNC Scandal’s Broader Societal Causes
UNC’s recently uncovered unprecedented cheating scandal took place in the department of African and Afro American studies, a fact which has raised an age-old, prejudicial arg...
Oct 29, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation
The Rot of For-Profit Amateurism The Rot of For-Profit Amateurism
More evidence that NCAA revenue-producing sports are basically organized theft of black wealth.
Oct 29, 2014 / Dave Zirin
The Bridge: A Political Appreciation of Steve Nash The Bridge: A Political Appreciation of Steve Nash
The announcement that future Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash&squo;s career is coming to a close should be an opportunity to appreciate what he brought not only on the court...
Oct 26, 2014 / Dave Zirin
They Need Him, So Why Was Michael Sam Cut From the Dallas Cowboys? They Need Him, So Why Was Michael Sam Cut From the Dallas Cowboys?
Michael Sam’s efforts to become the first openly gay player in NFL history took a massive hit on Tuesday, with news that he was being cut from the Dallas Cowboys.
Oct 22, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Stop Surgical Violence Against Women Athletes—and Let Dutee Run! Stop Surgical Violence Against Women Athletes—and Let Dutee Run!
A world-class athlete is standing up to the barbaric surgical practices women are subjected to in international sports. She deserves our support.
Oct 20, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Comedian Hari Kondabolu with a ‘Solution’ to Changing the Name of the Washington Football Team Comedian Hari Kondabolu with a ‘Solution’ to Changing the Name of the Washington Football Team
“Since logic and human decency have not led to a name change, perhaps it’s best we attempt to destroy their brand through public mockery.”
Oct 17, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Pre-Season #FreePalestine NBA Protests Come to DC Pre-Season #FreePalestine NBA Protests Come to DC
Israeli basketball fans say it’s just a game. Palestinian fans say it’s their game too and are disappointed the NBA has taken away a safe space, an escape from conflict...
Oct 16, 2014 / Dave Zirin
#FergusonOctober Comes to Monday Night Football #FergusonOctober Comes to Monday Night Football
Ferguson October protesters want football fans to know that "Black lives matter, on and off the field."
Oct 14, 2014 / Dave Zirin