Sports

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

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 / PBS

Let Them Play: Behind FIFA’s Decision to Ban Iran’s National Women’s Team Let Them Play: Behind FIFA’s Decision to Ban Iran’s National Women’s Team

The Iranian Women's soccer team isn’t being allowed to take the field as long as they wear Muslim dress. Something stinks in FIFA land.

Jun 8, 2011 / Dave Zirin

Tennis Anyone? What Li Na’s Grand Slam Win Tells Us About China Tennis Anyone? What Li Na’s Grand Slam Win Tells Us About China

When Li Na became the first Chinese national to win a tennis Grand Slam title, the reaction told us a great deal about the realities of twenty-first-century China.

Jun 6, 2011 / Dave Zirin

Are NFL Players in a Battle Against Big Business? Are NFL Players in a Battle Against Big Business?

According to Dave Zirin, the ongoing National Football League lockout hearings are all about the owners trying to take advantage of players and fans.

Jun 3, 2011 / Press Room

Are NFL Players in a Battle Against Big Business? Are NFL Players in a Battle Against Big Business?

According to Dave Zirin, the ongoing National Football League lockout hearings are all about the owners trying to take advantage of players and fans.

Jun 3, 2011 / MSNBC

Amid Reports of Wrongdoing, Ohio State Football Coach Jim Tressel Resigns Amid Reports of Wrongdoing, Ohio State Football Coach Jim Tressel Resigns

Tressel is just the latest NCAA moralist to take a hard fall.

May 31, 2011 / Dave Zirin

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