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Ilyse Hogue: Romney, Still Out of Touch, Fumbles London Ilyse Hogue: Romney, Still Out of Touch, Fumbles London

The presumed GOP candidate’s offense-slinging stumble through London this week lends irony to his false claims about Obama apologizing for America. It seems America will...

Jul 27, 2012 / Press Room

The ‘Wazzock’ Mitt Romney Is Wrong About the London Olympics, and This Is Unfortunate The ‘Wazzock’ Mitt Romney Is Wrong About the London Olympics, and This Is Unfortunate

Mitt Romney thinks the UK is under-prepared for the Olympics? Wrong.They’re overprepared.

Jul 27, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Romney’s UK Laugh Fest: ‘Another Dubya?’ Romney’s UK Laugh Fest: ‘Another Dubya?’

“Worse than Sarah Palin,” say the Brits. “Mitt the Twit.”

Jul 27, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

The Ghosts of Munich 1972 and the Birth of the Modern Olympics

The Ghosts of Munich 1972 and the Birth of the Modern Olympics The Ghosts of Munich 1972 and the Birth of the Modern Olympics

The security mania and spending orgy of our present-day Olympics were truly born that tragic September, forty years ago. 

Jul 27, 2012 / Paul Hockenos

Fists of Freedom: An Olympic Story Not Taught in School Fists of Freedom: An Olympic Story Not Taught in School

The real story behind the most political, controversial, inspiring moment in Olympics, if not sports, history: the black gloved salute of  runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos...

Jul 25, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Dave Zirin: The NCAA Is Seeking Brand Rehabilitation, Not Justice, in the Penn State Scandal Dave Zirin: The NCAA Is Seeking Brand Rehabilitation, Not Justice, in the Penn State Scandal

The Pennsylvania Governor emerges unscathed, while Penn students bare the burden of the punishment. Why is a private organization wielding this unprecedented power?

Jul 24, 2012 / Press Room

Why the NCAA’s Sanctions on Penn State Are Just Dead Wrong Why the NCAA’s Sanctions on Penn State Are Just Dead Wrong

Today's extrajudicial move by the NCAA will effect people far beyond Penn State.

Jul 23, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Against Abolishing Football at Penn State Against Abolishing Football at Penn State

It would bring vengeance without justice.

Jul 15, 2012 / Dave Zirin

The Shocking Truth About Joe Paterno, Penn State and Governor Tom Corbett The Shocking Truth About Joe Paterno, Penn State and Governor Tom Corbett

Penn State University and the legacy of Coach Joe Paterno have been destroyed by Louis Freeh’s report.

Jul 12, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Serena Williams and Getting ‘Emotional’ for Title IX Serena Williams and Getting ‘Emotional’ for Title IX

Serena Williams’s victory at Wimbledon, as well as the questions she had to answer, was a reminder about the importance of Title IX.

Jul 9, 2012 / Dave Zirin

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