Why Is Barry Bonds Such a Target? Why Is Barry Bonds Such a Target?
The Nation's Dave Zirin explains why Barry Bonds case is the most public example of the abuses of the Bush-era Justice Department.
Mar 2, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show
The US v. Barry Bonds The US v. Barry Bonds
The case against Barry Bonds has begun to resemble the big marlin in Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea. In the end, all that may be left are the bones.
Feb 24, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
A-Rod to Unravel Stories of Steroid Use A-Rod to Unravel Stories of Steroid Use
The Nation's Dave Zirin points out that when it comes to Major League Baseball and steroid use players are not the only ones who are wrong.
Feb 11, 2009 / MSNBC
A-Rod, Anabolic Agonist A-Rod, Anabolic Agonist
When it comes to steroids, no one, as A-Rod's alleged paramour Madonna might say, is like a virgin.
Feb 10, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
The Recession Bowl The Recession Bowl
In America's first hard-times Super Bowl, superb athletes and a thrillingly played game rose to the challenge. Maybe the country can, too.
Feb 2, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
Tiger’s Tepid ‘Coming Out Party’ Tiger’s Tepid ‘Coming Out Party’
The notoriously apolitical Tiger Woods's presence at Barack Obama's pre-inauguration concert could have been momentous. But it wasn't.
Jan 26, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
Gaza Crisis Spills Onto Basketball Court Gaza Crisis Spills Onto Basketball Court
A sports arena and a basketball team recently have become the unlikely setting and target of protests against Israel's attacks on Gaza.
Jan 8, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
The Year in Political Sports The Year in Political Sports
In 2008, the wall between sports and politics, which we are told is as immutable as Gibraltar, was not only challenged, it was thoroughly breached.
Dec 31, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Dave Zirin on 2008 Sports and Politics Highlights Dave Zirin on 2008 Sports and Politics Highlights
The Nation's Dave Zirin revisits the highlights of 2008 and sheds light on the late season meltdown of the New York Jets.
Dec 30, 2008 / MSNBC
Where Have All the Black Coaches Gone? Where Have All the Black Coaches Gone?
The path to the White House shouldn't be easier than the path to coach college football at Oregon State.
Dec 17, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin