From the Statehouse to the Basketball Arena: Mississippi Racism and the Madness of March From the Statehouse to the Basketball Arena: Mississippi Racism and the Madness of March
The chants of “Where's your green card?” by the Southern Mississippi school band at an NCAA tournament game reflects something much greater than rowdy fans at a sportin...
Mar 16, 2012 / Dave Zirin
March Madness and the ‘Civil Rights Movement for Our Times’ March Madness and the ‘Civil Rights Movement for Our Times’
The NCAA exploits its athletes. Who can fight back?
Mar 12, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Dave Zirin: Peyton Manning and Hypocrisy in American Sports Dave Zirin: Peyton Manning and Hypocrisy in American Sports
What does the release of Peyton Manning reveal about the business of sports in America?
Mar 7, 2012 / Press Room
Big Pimpin’: Peyton Manning and the Loyalty Double Standard Big Pimpin’: Peyton Manning and the Loyalty Double Standard
We expect players to be loyal, but don’t ask the same of those who sign their checks.
Mar 7, 2012 / Dave Zirin
The NFL, Bounties and the Drive to Hide the Violence The NFL, Bounties and the Drive to Hide the Violence
Reactions to revelations that an NFL team took out “bounties” on opponents tell a story of a sport desperate to mask the effects of violence.
Mar 5, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Jeremy Lin Inspires a Nation Jeremy Lin Inspires a Nation
The NBA point-guard phenom has sparked a national discussion about racism against Asian-Americans.
Feb 29, 2012 / Feature / Dave Zirin
UK Labor Leader Threatens Strikes During the London Olympics UK Labor Leader Threatens Strikes During the London Olympics
We might have ourselves a good-old fashioned strike scenario during the London Olympic games.
Feb 29, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Our Interview with UVA Football Player Joseph WIlliams, Hunger Striking for Campus Workers Our Interview with UVA Football Player Joseph WIlliams, Hunger Striking for Campus Workers
Jock for Justice Joseph Williams is putting his health on the line for a cause in which he deeply believes.
Feb 27, 2012 / Dave Zirin
‘Why I’m Hunger-Striking at UVA’ by College Football Player Joseph Williams ‘Why I’m Hunger-Striking at UVA’ by College Football Player Joseph Williams
UVA football player Joseph Wiliams is on a hunger strike so campus workers can get a living wage. As you can read, he has the politics and depth to back up his concerns.
Feb 26, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Follow the Urine! Ryan Braun Makes a Kind of History Follow the Urine! Ryan Braun Makes a Kind of History
Because a set of bizarre circumstances surrounding his drug test, reigning MVP Ryan Braunhas become the first player in history to successfully challenge a steroid-related penalty ...
Feb 24, 2012 / Dave Zirin