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Glenn Beck’s Blues: Why the Far Right Hates the World Cup Glenn Beck’s Blues: Why the Far Right Hates the World Cup

As sure as the ultimate soccer spectacle brings guaranteed adrenaline and agony to fans across the United States, it also drives the right-wing noise machine utterly insane.

Jun 14, 2010 / Dave Zirin

‘At Least Under Apartheid…’: South Africa as the World Cup Kicks Off

‘At Least Under Apartheid…’: South Africa as the World Cup Kicks Off ‘At Least Under Apartheid…’: South Africa as the World Cup Kicks Off

The excitement that accompanies the start of the World Cup shouldn't blind us to the dramatic inequality in the country, and FIFA's heavy hand in the preparations.

Jun 10, 2010 / Dave Zirin

The Playing Field as Battlefield

The Playing Field as Battlefield The Playing Field as Battlefield

The CIA and me and other adventures in American sports.

Jun 8, 2010 / Lewis Lapham

THE WORST CALL EVER…. Reconsidered THE WORST CALL EVER…. Reconsidered

On Thursday morning I was apoplectic and an umpire was the target of my rage. Yes it was irrational. Yes I probably need to start putting Prozac on my pancakes. But my anger was ...

Jun 5, 2010 / Dave Zirin

Martin Espada on the Worst Call in Baseball History Martin Espada on the Worst Call in Baseball History

That most exotic of baseball specimens—the perfect game—was yanked away from Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga by first base umpire Jim Joyce. As if the city o...

Jun 4, 2010 / Dave Zirin

NBA’s Nets Sold to Russian Billionaire

NBA’s Nets Sold to Russian Billionaire NBA’s Nets Sold to Russian Billionaire

The richest man in Russia buys the New Jersey Nets—proving that the NBA is in dire financial straits.

May 20, 2010 / Dave Zirin

Boycott Phil Jackson: Why Lakers Fans Should Root for Los Suns Boycott Phil Jackson: Why Lakers Fans Should Root for Los Suns

The Lakers Coach's views on Arizona's Senate Bill 1070 make his team's upcoming series against Los Suns a battle between fear and resistance.

May 16, 2010 / Dave Zirin

Retaking Rio

Retaking Rio Retaking Rio

With the Olympics coming to town, the state seeks to reclaim the favelas.

May 12, 2010 / Feature / Christian Parenti

Bud Selig: The Choice Is Yours Bud Selig: The Choice Is Yours

Under increasing pressure from players, protesting fans, and civil rights leaders, Bud Selig needs to decide whether Major League Baseball will challenge Arizona's draconian anti-i...

May 5, 2010 / Dave Zirin

To Catch a Fire: Diamondback Protests Take Off To Catch a Fire: Diamondback Protests Take Off

The Arizona Diamondbacks have become the the SB 1070 Traveling Roadshow and the idea of protesting them wherever they play is catching fire.

Apr 29, 2010 / Dave Zirin

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