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Pat Tillman, the Boston Marathon and the Tale of Two Anniversaries

Pat Tillman, the Boston Marathon and the Tale of Two Anniversaries Pat Tillman, the Boston Marathon and the Tale of Two Anniversaries

Next week will see two wrenching anniversaries one day apart. One will receive a great deal more coverage than the other.

Apr 14, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Why Is Northwestern Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald Playing the Union Buster?

Why Is Northwestern Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald Playing the Union Buster? Why Is Northwestern Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald Playing the Union Buster?

Efforts by Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald to prevent a union among his players are worthy of rebuke.

Apr 11, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Talking Sports Mascots With Members of Idle No More

Talking Sports Mascots With Members of Idle No More Talking Sports Mascots With Members of Idle No More

Idle No More is a movement of indigenous people in North America that, among other things, has taken on the issue of sports mascoting. Here Dave speaks to two Idle No More members ...

Apr 10, 2014 / Dave Zirin

The NCAA Makes Billions and Student Athletes Get None of It

The NCAA Makes Billions and Student Athletes Get None of It The NCAA Makes Billions and Student Athletes Get None of It

Despite devoting forty to sixty hours per week to their sport most of the year, Division I football players lack basic economic rights under the NCAA’s cartel restrictions.

Apr 9, 2014 / StudentNation / Greg Johnson and StudentNation

The UConn Huskies Win ‘NCAA Hunger Games Bingo’

The UConn Huskies Win ‘NCAA Hunger Games Bingo’ The UConn Huskies Win ‘NCAA Hunger Games Bingo’

The UConn Huskies men’s basketball team are one shining example of why the NCAA needs a massive overhaul.

Apr 8, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Chris Hayes on Paternity Leave: ‘Take Some Time With Your Frickin’ Kid’

Chris Hayes on Paternity Leave: ‘Take Some Time With Your Frickin’ Kid’ Chris Hayes on Paternity Leave: ‘Take Some Time With Your Frickin’ Kid’

Hayes has no sympathy for the ’neanderthalish‘ views of sportscasters who opposte paternity leave for male athletes. 

Apr 7, 2014 / Chris Hayes

Men on the Edge of Panic: Boomer Esiason, Mike Francesa and Toxic Masculinity

Men on the Edge of Panic: Boomer Esiason, Mike Francesa and Toxic Masculinity Men on the Edge of Panic: Boomer Esiason, Mike Francesa and Toxic Masculinity

Recent comments by New York City sports radio stars Boomer Esiason and Mike Francesa revealed more than they intended.

Apr 7, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Richard Sherman Defends His Dirt

Richard Sherman Defends His Dirt Richard Sherman Defends His Dirt

“Richard Sherman is the conscience of the NFL” – Mike Freeman

Apr 3, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Can Soccer Save the Left?

Can Soccer Save the Left? Can Soccer Save the Left?

In the London neighborhood of Forest Gate, the spark of a soccer revolution is brewing.

Apr 2, 2014 / Mark Bergfeld

Dan Snyder’s Anti-Public Relations and #CancelColbert

Dan Snyder’s Anti-Public Relations and #CancelColbert Dan Snyder’s Anti-Public Relations and #CancelColbert

We should not assume the #CancelColbert hashtag let Dan Snyder off the hook.

Apr 1, 2014 / Dave Zirin

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