Why the Curious Right-Wing Silence on Michael Sam? Why the Curious Right-Wing Silence on Michael Sam?
Why has the mainstream, right-wing response to NFL prospect and SEC defensive player of the year Michael Sam’s announcement that he is gay been a chorus of crickets?
Feb 13, 2014 / Dave Zirin
While We Celebrate Michael Sam, Don’t Forget Sasha Menu Courey While We Celebrate Michael Sam, Don’t Forget Sasha Menu Courey
Don’t let the glowing press around Mizzou distract from the school’s awful response to a rape allegation.
Feb 12, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Women Break an Olympic Barrier, Keep Reproductive Organs Intact Women Break an Olympic Barrier, Keep Reproductive Organs Intact
It’s been ninety years since ski jumping became an Olympic sport. Today was the first time women could compete.
Feb 11, 2014 / Alec Luhn
Dave Zirin: NFL Executives ‘Sound Like Scared Children’ Dave Zirin: NFL Executives ‘Sound Like Scared Children’
According to Nation sports editor Dave Zirin, it’s NFL executives and not NFL players who are scared of having a gay player in the locker room.
Feb 11, 2014 / Press Room
Michael Sam Owns His Truth. Will NFL Owners Join Him? Michael Sam Owns His Truth. Will NFL Owners Join Him?
Will Michael Sam’s coming out force NFL owners to make the league more inclusive?
Feb 11, 2014 / Dave Zirin
What Did Sochi Get for $51 Billion? Highways, Railroads and a Lot of White Elephants What Did Sochi Get for $51 Billion? Highways, Railroads and a Lot of White Elephants
“A lot of money was spent, a lot of damage incurred, and now we don't know what to do with what we've got.”
Feb 11, 2014 / Alec Luhn
Divine Intervention in the NFL Divine Intervention in the NFL
The big guy upstairs picks sides in the Super Bowl.
Feb 11, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow
Samantha Retrosi: ‘Athletes Essentially Are Property of Corporate Sponsorship’ Samantha Retrosi: ‘Athletes Essentially Are Property of Corporate Sponsorship’
Speaking on C-SPAN, former US Olympic luge member Samantha Retrosi spoke about the tenuous position of amateur athletes.
Feb 10, 2014 / Press Room
All-American Michael Sam Comes Out and the NFL Is On the Clock All-American Michael Sam Comes Out and the NFL Is On the Clock
All-American Michael Sam’s coming out is new and historic. The early reaction by NFL GMs is tired and bigoted.
Feb 10, 2014 / Dave Zirin
10 Points About College Hoops All-American Marcus Smart’s Pushing a ‘Fan’ 10 Points About College Hoops All-American Marcus Smart’s Pushing a ‘Fan’
Why did Marcus Smart push someone in the stands? Let’s unpack a moment that’s roiling the sports world.
Feb 9, 2014 / Dave Zirin