Grantland, Dr. V and Being Enough Grantland, Dr. V and Being Enough
As a former George Washington University basketball player and the first openly transgender Division I athlete, Kye Allums is no stranger to transgender ignorance in the media.
Jan 22, 2014 / Kye Allums
The Racialized Response to Richard Sherman The Racialized Response to Richard Sherman
On last night's episode of All in With Chris Hayes, the guests criticized the racialized response to the Seattle Seahawks cornerback's animated post-game interview.
Jan 21, 2014 / Chris Hayes
Richard Sherman, Racial Coding and Bombastic Brainiacs Richard Sherman, Racial Coding and Bombastic Brainiacs
Richard Sherman, cornerback of the Seattle Seahawks, plays a mental game that does not sit well with the guardians of sports.
Jan 20, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Royce White: His Last Sports Interview Royce White: His Last Sports Interview
Former Iowa State basketball star and mental-health advocate Royce White gives Dave Zirin what he is calling his “last interview with a sports journalist.”
Jan 17, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Israel, Palestine, Pinochet… and a Soccer Jersey? Israel, Palestine, Pinochet… and a Soccer Jersey?
The new jerseys on the Chilean team Palestino have become a political sports controversy that is rocking the nation.
Jan 15, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Why Republicans Protect the ‘Honor’ of Offensive Team Names Why Republicans Protect the ‘Honor’ of Offensive Team Names
Conservatives have a convenient belief that when it comes to racism, it’s all about intent.
Jan 14, 2014 / Jeremiah Goulka
More Shame for 60 Minutes: First Benghazi, Then the NSA, Now Alex Rodriguez More Shame for 60 Minutes: First Benghazi, Then the NSA, Now Alex Rodriguez
60 Minutes did its tattered reputation no favors in its report about Alex Rodriguez.
Jan 13, 2014 / Dave Zirin
The Baseball Hall of Fame Vote: An ‘Edge of Sports’ Post-Mortem The Baseball Hall of Fame Vote: An ‘Edge of Sports’ Post-Mortem
It is easy to slam the Baseball Hall of Fame voters. It is harder to understand why they leave out the game’s greats.
Jan 9, 2014 / Dave Zirin
The Florida State Seminoles: The Champions of Racist Mascots The Florida State Seminoles: The Champions of Racist Mascots
Do you think “Redskins” is offensive and “Seminoles” is not because it has tribal approval? Think again.
Jan 7, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Jovan Belcher’s Murder-Suicide: Did the Kansas City Chiefs Pull the Trigger? Jovan Belcher’s Murder-Suicide: Did the Kansas City Chiefs Pull the Trigger?
In what could be an explosive lawsuit, the NFL may have to answer for changes in Jovan Belcher’s brain that led to his murder of Kasandra Perkins and his own suicide.
Jan 6, 2014 / Dave Zirin