Why Did the Football World Reject Geno Smith? Why Did the Football World Reject Geno Smith?
On this episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, sportswriter Chuck Modiano joins the show to talk about Geno’s success.
Oct 31, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Is Portland About to Have Two Supporter-Owned Soccer Teams? Is Portland About to Have Two Supporter-Owned Soccer Teams?
Forcing a franchise owner to sell the team? Community ownership? It’s on the table for the raucous fans of the Portland Thorns and Timbers.
Oct 24, 2022 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Speaks! Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Speaks!
On this episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, former NBA star and activist Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf joins the show to talk about his new book.
Oct 24, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
On Her Birthday, We Learned About Brittney Griner’s Suffering On Her Birthday, We Learned About Brittney Griner’s Suffering
In an interview with her attorneys, the WNBA superstar revealed more details about her conditions in a Russian prison cell.
Oct 20, 2022 / Dave Zirin
Want World Peace? Ban the Home Run. Want World Peace? Ban the Home Run.
The dream of the game-changing home run has shaped our approach to so much, from sports to geopolitics—most significantly, our ability to solve problems through reason and diplomac...
Oct 20, 2022 / Robert Lipsyte
Racism and the College Athlete Racism and the College Athlete
Professor and author Derek Silva joins the Edge of Sports podcast to talk about racism in college sports.
Oct 11, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Merritt Paulson Must Go Merritt Paulson Must Go
It is past time for the soccer impresario to sell the Thorns and Timbers, and Portland would be the perfect city to install public ownership.
Oct 10, 2022 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Aaron Judge Is Great—but Don’t Erase Barry Bonds Aaron Judge Is Great—but Don’t Erase Barry Bonds
Barry Bonds is not regarded as the home run king, but he should be.
Oct 5, 2022 / Dave Zirin
Brittney Griner Gets No Support From Former Coach Kim Mulkey Brittney Griner Gets No Support From Former Coach Kim Mulkey
The championship coach could not offer even a nod of solidarity to her former player languishing in a Russian prison.
Sep 28, 2022 / Dave Zirin
How Brett Favre’s Flaws Were Hidden in Plain Sight How Brett Favre’s Flaws Were Hidden in Plain Sight
The Hall of Fame quarterback found grift a natural fit after a lifetime of impunity.
Sep 23, 2022 / Dave Zirin