Sports

Athletic Excellence Competes With Raunch Culture at Women’s World Cup Athletic Excellence Competes With Raunch Culture at Women’s World Cup

Japan’s victory on Sunday is just one part of a rollicking World Cup.

Jul 18, 2011 / Dave Zirin

Why I’m Boycotting Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game in Arizona Why I’m Boycotting Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game in Arizona

Crowds have asked Commissioner Bud Selig to move the 2011 All-Star Game out of Arizona. He chose not to listen—and now I choose not to watch.

Jul 11, 2011 / Dave Zirin

John Mackey: The Death of a Football and Union Legend John Mackey: The Death of a Football and Union Legend

Baltimore Colts Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey has a legacy that truly transcends his sport.

Jul 7, 2011 / Dave Zirin

What Does the LA Dodgers Bankruptcy Say About America? What Does the LA Dodgers Bankruptcy Say About America?

By symbolizing bankruptcy and community apathy, the LA Dodgers make an unwelcome return to the national Zeitgeist.

Jun 29, 2011 / Dave Zirin

The Beatles! Muhammad Ali! and the ‘Accidental Sportswriter’ Who Saw It All The Beatles! Muhammad Ali! and the ‘Accidental Sportswriter’ Who Saw It All

Alternately hilarious and moving, here is the memoir for your beach blanket this summer.

Jun 27, 2011 / Dave Zirin

Adrian Gonzalez Will Attend the 2011 All-Star Game. We Should Not Adrian Gonzalez Will Attend the 2011 All-Star Game. We Should Not

Adrian Gonzalez will be at the 2011 All-Star Game in Arizona. That's good news for Major League Baseball and bad news for immigrant rights activists.

Jun 24, 2011 / Dave Zirin

This Day in History: When Muhammad Ali Took the Weight This Day in History: When Muhammad Ali Took the Weight

On June 20th, 1967, Muhammad Ali was sentenced to five years in a federal prison. He didn't blink.

Jun 20, 2011 / Dave Zirin

Understanding Vancouver’s ‘Hockey Riot’ Understanding Vancouver’s ‘Hockey Riot’

Was there more to Vancouver's Hockey Riot than meets the eye? Or less?

Jun 16, 2011 / Dave Zirin

LeBron James and the Quote Heard Round the World LeBron James and the Quote Heard Round the World

After losing in the NBA Finals, Miami Heat star Lebron James took it out on the fans. Is he right?

Jun 13, 2011 / Dave Zirin

Why Was Santana Booed for Talking About Civil Rights? Why Was Santana Booed for Talking About Civil Rights?

Musician Carlos Santana spoke out at Major League Baseball’s Civil Rights Game in Atlanta against a new law that shreds the civil rights of Georgia's latino population. The c...

Jun 9, 2011 / Press Room

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