The Towering, Complicated Legacy of David Stern The Towering, Complicated Legacy of David Stern
The NBA commissioner, who helmed the league for 30 years, has passed away, and his history demands serious examination.
Jan 2, 2020 / Dave Zirin
The Athletes Who Fought Back in 2019 The Athletes Who Fought Back in 2019
For a taste of political resistance and victory, look no further than the world of sports.
Dec 20, 2019 / Dave Zirin
MAGA MMA Fighter Makes a Titanic Error by Taunting His Immigrant Opponent MAGA MMA Fighter Makes a Titanic Error by Taunting His Immigrant Opponent
Kamaru Usman was very upset by Trump-loving opponent Colby Covington's anti-immigrant bombast. He showed just how upset once the fight began.
Dec 17, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Before There Was Donald Trump, There Was American Football Before There Was Donald Trump, There Was American Football
The brutal and racist culture of our national pastime should have shown us a president like Trump was possible.
Dec 13, 2019 / Robert Lipsyte
Baseball’s Hall of Fame Finally Admits Labor Pioneer Marvin Miller Baseball’s Hall of Fame Finally Admits Labor Pioneer Marvin Miller
At least two owners and executives cast their secret ballot for the Major League Baseball Players Association’s former head.
Dec 10, 2019 / Peter Dreier
Baseball Will Probably Turn Its Back on Marvin Miller—Again Baseball Will Probably Turn Its Back on Marvin Miller—Again
Yet without his leadership players would still be bought, sold, and traded like animals or used cars.
Dec 6, 2019 / Marc Normandin
Letters From the December 16/23, 2019, Issue Letters From the December 16/23, 2019, Issue
Off base… “Can’t” versus “won’t”…
Dec 3, 2019 / Our Readers, Kelly Candaele, and Peter Dreier
High School Football Players Took a Knee Before a Game, and Opposing ‘Fans’ Threw Trash at Them High School Football Players Took a Knee Before a Game, and Opposing ‘Fans’ Threw Trash at Them
“Look at these [n-words] taking a knee and they don’t even know why they’re doing it,” said one person in the crowd.
Dec 3, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Harvard and Yale Students Storm the Field for Fossil Fuel Divestment Harvard and Yale Students Storm the Field for Fossil Fuel Divestment
This won’t be the last of these disruptive protests against “business as usual” on both campuses.
Nov 25, 2019 / Dave Zirin
When It Comes to Being Gay-Friendly, Women’s Sports Are Ahead of the Game When It Comes to Being Gay-Friendly, Women’s Sports Are Ahead of the Game
Women’s leagues have become much safer spaces for queerness, while men’s sports are still trapped in a culture of repression.
Nov 20, 2019 / Payal Dhar