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As Brazil’s Protests Continue, the Ghosts of Mexico City Must Be Heard

As Brazil’s Protests Continue, the Ghosts of Mexico City Must Be Heard As Brazil’s Protests Continue, the Ghosts of Mexico City Must Be Heard

The only historical comparison to what is happening right now in Brazil was in 1968 in Mexico City. We must be vigilant in making sure they don't end in the same way.

Jun 20, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Game Six: The Sequel

Game Six: The Sequel Game Six: The Sequel

The Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs put on a game for the ages, reminding me of a similar one almost twenty-seven years ago.

Jun 19, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Mass World Cup Protests Rock Brazil

Mass World Cup Protests Rock Brazil Mass World Cup Protests Rock Brazil

Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Brazil demanding justice in the face of sporting austerity.

Jun 18, 2013 / Dave Zirin

The Ring and the Rings: Vladimir Putin’s Mafia Olympics

The Ring and the Rings: Vladimir Putin’s Mafia Olympics The Ring and the Rings: Vladimir Putin’s Mafia Olympics

Stealing a Super Bowl Ring is one thing. Stealing $30 billion is a whole other ballgame.

Jun 17, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Dave Zirin: Redskins Need a Name Change

Dave Zirin: Redskins Need a Name Change Dave Zirin: Redskins Need a Name Change

With the Washington Redskins finally relevant on a national stage, The Nation's Dave Zirin argues that Dan Snyder can no longer hide from the bigotry of his team's nam...

Jun 14, 2013 / Press Room

ULTRA-magnetic FCs: The Soccer Fans at the Heart of Turkey’s Uprising

ULTRA-magnetic FCs: The Soccer Fans at the Heart of Turkey’s Uprising ULTRA-magnetic FCs: The Soccer Fans at the Heart of Turkey’s Uprising

As in Egypt, the uprising in Turkey is seeing the hyper-intense “ultra” soccer fan clubs at the center of the nation’s revolt.

Jun 10, 2013 / Dave Zirin

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The Politics of Basketball

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The Politics of Basketball This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The Politics of Basketball

“College basketball is, as it was ten years ago, a maggoty mess of moral hypocrisy, out-and-out dishonesty, side-of-the-mouth connivery.”

Jun 8, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Decriminalize the Game: A Solution to Baseball’s Drug Wars

Decriminalize the Game: A Solution to Baseball’s Drug Wars Decriminalize the Game: A Solution to Baseball’s Drug Wars

Major League Baseball is back with perhaps the largest steroid bust in league history. The press is cheering. But is this really progress?

Jun 5, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Dave Zirin: Why Does the Sports World Abide Homophobia?

Dave Zirin: Why Does the Sports World Abide Homophobia? Dave Zirin: Why Does the Sports World Abide Homophobia?

In the “After Jason Collins” era, Roy Hibbert’s post–Game 6 comments have no place in the NBA.

Jun 4, 2013 / Press Room

No Homo? No Way: Suspend Roy Hibbert for Game 7*

No Homo? No Way: Suspend Roy Hibbert for Game 7* No Homo? No Way: Suspend Roy Hibbert for Game 7*

In the "After Jason Collins" era, the NBA should take a stand against the big man's recent comments.

Jun 2, 2013 / Dave Zirin

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