A Conversation With NBA Union Man Billy Hunter A Conversation With NBA Union Man Billy Hunter
Billy Hunter has a progressive spine and a background that has taken him from working with Huey Newton to sitting across the table from the most formidable commissioner in sports, ...
Jun 19, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Can Soccer Stop the Violence? Can Soccer Stop the Violence?
In South Africa ethnic violence against foreigners is beginning to spread and the growing voice of opposition comes from an unlikely source--soccer stars.
Jun 9, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
‘Like He Died Twice’: Mary Tillman’s Lonely Quest ‘Like He Died Twice’: Mary Tillman’s Lonely Quest
The mother of Pat Tillman--football star, Army ranger and casualty of war--reflects on how the Pentagon has distorted the truth and the NFL has exploited the tragedy.
May 28, 2008 / Feature / Dave Zirin
Why Do We Care About the NFL Draft? Why Do We Care About the NFL Draft?
For fans, the pigskin meat market is mindless fun, but for young players, football is no fantasy.
Apr 28, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Can the Golden State Warriors Save Oakland? Can the Golden State Warriors Save Oakland?
The Warriors will miss this year's NBA playoffs, but they can still be winners by reaching out to at-risk youth in Oakland.
Apr 21, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Olympic Flame Out Olympic Flame Out
Boycotts of the Beijing Olympics are easy. What's harder is moving China towards meaningful progress on human rights.
Apr 17, 2008 / The Editors
Sportswriters Swoon Over DC Ballpark Sportswriters Swoon Over DC Ballpark
A ballpark for rich folks displaces the poor. But the Washington Post fails to utter a discouraging word.
Mar 31, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Who’s Got Game? Who’s Got Game?
A new book advocates equality for men and women on the playing field. But is that still a field of dreams?
Mar 24, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Robert Lipsyte
Carrying a Torch for Tibet Carrying a Torch for Tibet
Protest is as much a part of the Olympic tradition as lighting the torch.
Mar 19, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin