Sports

A Tiger Woods Story That Actually Matters A Tiger Woods Story That Actually Matters

Tiger Woods has long maintained he was the victim of a Kindergarten hate crime. Now his teacher is saying that story is a lie. Here's one issue Tiger should not ignore.

Apr 5, 2010 / Dave Zirin

Duke vs. Butler: It aint Hoosiers Duke vs. Butler: It aint Hoosiers

CBS is laying out a script that says Monday's NCAA men's basketball final will be David vs. Goliath. But they may be confusing which one is which.

Apr 4, 2010 / Dave Zirin

Let Caster Run! Let Caster Run!

Runner Caster Semenya showed up to race this week and the International Association of Athletics Federations wouldn't let her--when Semenya's only "crime" is that she may...

Apr 2, 2010 / Dave Zirin and Sherry Wolf

Brittney Griner: Your March Madness MVP Brittney Griner: Your March Madness MVP

A 6’ 8” freshman is changing the way we understand hoops in the NCAA tournament and you’d never know it. Maybe it’s because she's not a fresh-MAN at all

Mar 29, 2010 / Dave Zirin

The Gilbert Arenas Judgment: “Privilege” Personified? The Gilbert Arenas Judgment: “Privilege” Personified?

 When Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas escaped jail time, many started to howl at the moon. They should save their outrage.

Mar 27, 2010 / Dave Zirin

The Madness of March The Madness of March

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan can moralize all he wants about the "educational mission" of the NCAA schools playing in March Madness--but no one is watching to learn...

Mar 23, 2010 / Dave Zirin

Tiger’s Return Tiger’s Return

Nation sports writer Dave Zirin discusses what Tiger Woods's return to the Masters means for his image--and for the tournament.

Mar 17, 2010 / MSNBC

Reclaiming a Legacy: The Death of Fatima Meer and the World Cup Reclaiming a Legacy: The Death of Fatima Meer and the World Cup

A giant of the South African freedom struggle, Fatima Meer, has passed away. The rush has already begun to claim her legacy.

Mar 14, 2010 / Dave Zirin

The South Africa World Cup: Invictus in Reverse The South Africa World Cup: Invictus in Reverse

 The World Cup opens in 90 days. But the crackdown and the protests have already begun.

Mar 10, 2010 / Dave Zirin

How Sports Attacks Public Education How Sports Attacks Public Education

 On Thursday, I was proud to take part in a student walkout and talk some sports.....

Mar 4, 2010 / Dave Zirin

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