The Human Costs of the Pandemic Olympics The Human Costs of the Pandemic Olympics
The Tokyo Games should be a warning to potential Olympic hosts everywhere.
Jul 21, 2021 / Column / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Anti-Asian Racism and the 2020 Olympic Games Anti-Asian Racism and the 2020 Olympic Games
How can IOC President Thomas Bach force through these games against the will of 80 percent of the population? It helps if you don’t even know who they are.
Jul 16, 2021 / Dave Zirin
Olympic Athletes Deserve Freedom of Speech Olympic Athletes Deserve Freedom of Speech
The IOC’s efforts to stifle dissent have no place in a free society.
Jul 8, 2021 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
The IOC Says the 2032 Olympics Are Coming to Brisbane The IOC Says the 2032 Olympics Are Coming to Brisbane
Amid turmoil, the IOC selected Brisbane for the 2032 games under a shroud of secrecy.
Jun 16, 2021 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
The Seattle Storm Is the Most Political Team in Sports The Seattle Storm Is the Most Political Team in Sports
The team won its fourth league title last year and has been making history off the court as well.
Jun 9, 2021 / Jake Uitti
The Tokyo Olympics Are In Peril The Tokyo Olympics Are In Peril
Staging the Olympics amid a state of emergency and a coronavirus upsurge has led top officials to question whether they should happen at all.
Jun 8, 2021 / Dave Zirin
Naomi Osaka and the Growing Backlash Against Athletes Who Dare to Speak Out Naomi Osaka and the Growing Backlash Against Athletes Who Dare to Speak Out
Fan violence in the NBA and the French Open crackdown on Naomi Osaka have something glaring in common: the reassertion of power over outspoken Black athletes.
Jun 2, 2021 / Dave Zirin
An American Sports Icon’s Legacy of LGBTQ Rights An American Sports Icon’s Legacy of LGBTQ Rights
Billie Jean King’s long history of activism proved that the personal is political.
May 28, 2021 / Robert Lipsyte
New York Needs Trae Young New York Needs Trae Young
After the year from hell, New York City awakens to jeer their very own basketball villain.
May 26, 2021 / Dave Zirin
Remembering Lee Evans, Athlete-Activist Legend Remembering Lee Evans, Athlete-Activist Legend
The 1968 Olympian’s legacy is as relevant as ever.
May 21, 2021 / Dave Zirin