Brazil’s World Cup Gentrification Through the Barrel of a Gun Brazil’s World Cup Gentrification Through the Barrel of a Gun
The recent Brazilian marine invasion of a favela, and the way the invasion was covered, raises serious concerns.
Mar 30, 2014 / Dave Zirin
The Northwestern University Football Union and the NCAA’s Death Spiral The Northwestern University Football Union and the NCAA’s Death Spiral
The National Labor Relations Board ruling that the Northwestern football team can unionize signals a massive sea-change in so-called amateur athletics.
Mar 27, 2014 / Dave Zirin
About That Open Letter Dan Snyder Just Sent to ‘Redskins Nation’ About That Open Letter Dan Snyder Just Sent to ‘Redskins Nation’
Dan Snyder’s latest open letter about why he is not changing the name of his football team and his new foundation for Native Americans beggars belief.
Mar 26, 2014 / Dave Zirin
It’s the Racism, Stupid: Meet the Press’s Epic NCAA Fail It’s the Racism, Stupid: Meet the Press’s Epic NCAA Fail
Bringing Arne Duncan and NCAA President Mark Emmert together to discuss the question of compensating college athletes produced predictable results.
Mar 24, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Michael Sam’s Open Letter to the University of Missouri Michael Sam’s Open Letter to the University of Missouri
Michael Sam pays tribute to a campus that gave him the strength to make history.
Mar 21, 2014 / Dave Zirin
The NCAA’s House Divided Will Not Stand The NCAA’s House Divided Will Not Stand
It’s March Madness, that time of year when the NCAA’s revenue streams become a biblical flood, and this revenue gusher is creating an unholy pressure on the foundations...
Mar 18, 2014 / Dave Zirin
The Sochi Paralympics, Ukraine and the Olympic Truce The Sochi Paralympics, Ukraine and the Olympic Truce
Russia’s annexation of Ukraine comes amidst the Paralympics, a time when countries are supposed to abide by principles of peace.
Mar 16, 2014 / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin
Disrespect in Dodger Blue: Why Number 11 Should Be Worn Only by Manny Mota Disrespect in Dodger Blue: Why Number 11 Should Be Worn Only by Manny Mota
There is a 23-year-old Los Angeles Dodgers rookie of great promise named Erisbel Arruebarrena, walking around spring training wearing number 11, and this bothers the holy hell out ...
Mar 14, 2014 / Dave Zirin
In a Victory for Ending Mental Health Stigmas, Jonathan Martin Lands With the 49ers In a Victory for Ending Mental Health Stigmas, Jonathan Martin Lands With the 49ers
Jonathan Martin’s need for mental health care and his courage to blow the whistle on the Miami Dolphins has not prevented him from finding a new NFL home.
Mar 12, 2014 / Dave Zirin
A Red Line for FIFA? Israel, Violence and What’s Left of Palestinian Soccer A Red Line for FIFA? Israel, Violence and What’s Left of Palestinian Soccer
The deaths and imprisonments of the Palestinian soccer players at Israel’s hands demand answers.
Mar 10, 2014 / Dave Zirin