The Super Bowl of Gambling The Super Bowl of Gambling
The gambling industry has consumed the sports world, so of course, the Super Bowl is in Las Vegas.
Feb 9, 2024 / Dave Zirin
The World’s Ultimate Frisbee Community Is Revolting Against Its Leaders Over Gaza The World’s Ultimate Frisbee Community Is Revolting Against Its Leaders Over Gaza
After the head of the international group overseeing Ultimate refused a Palestinian call to support a cease-fire, players across the globe fought back.
Feb 6, 2024 / Frankie de la Cretaz
Taylor Swift May Yet Save Joe Biden Taylor Swift May Yet Save Joe Biden
Attacks on the popular singer help highlight the sheer weirdness of Trump’s GOP.
Feb 5, 2024 / Jeet Heer
How the World of Competitive Climbing Was Rocked by Transphobia How the World of Competitive Climbing Was Rocked by Transphobia
The governing body for sport climbing issued new restrictions on trans athletes with no warning. All hell broke loose.
Feb 2, 2024 / Frankie de la Cretaz
In the Fight Against Antisemitism, Robert Kraft Is Part of the Problem In the Fight Against Antisemitism, Robert Kraft Is Part of the Problem
The foundation run by the owner of the New England Patriots has purchased a Super Bowl ad titled “Stop Jewish Hate”—but it’s the foundation that is helping to fuel antisemitism.
Jan 31, 2024 / Dave Zirin
What Naomi Klein Taught Me About Aaron Rodgers What Naomi Klein Taught Me About Aaron Rodgers
We all have doppelgängers, and we now know Colin Kaepernick’s is Aaron Rodgers.
Jan 23, 2024 / Dave Zirin
The NFL May Buy a Stake in ESPN. Is This the Death of the Network’s Journalism? The NFL May Buy a Stake in ESPN. Is This the Death of the Network’s Journalism?
ESPN’s dogged but underappreciated reporters keep getting laid off—and now a main target of their investigations may become the new boss.
Jan 17, 2024 / Dave Zirin
Will the IOC Do Anything About the Killing of Palestinian Athletes? Will the IOC Do Anything About the Killing of Palestinian Athletes?
Israel killed a Palestinian Olympic coach in an air strike. It turned a stadium into an interment camp. But the International Olympic Committee will not act unless we make it.
Jan 10, 2024 / Dave Zirin
Should Israel’s Flag Be Raised at the Paris Olympics? Should Israel’s Flag Be Raised at the Paris Olympics?
How the IOC is penalizing Russia provides insight into how it could treat Israel at the 2024 Games.
Nov 21, 2023 / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin
Michael Bennett: “We Cannot in Good Conscience Fund the Bombing of Palestinian Civilians” Michael Bennett: “We Cannot in Good Conscience Fund the Bombing of Palestinian Civilians”
The NFL champion calls upon Joe Biden to demand a cease-fire in Gaza
Nov 2, 2023 / Michael Bennett