Sports

The Fragile, Toxic Masculinity of Donald Trump

The Fragile, Toxic Masculinity of Donald Trump The Fragile, Toxic Masculinity of Donald Trump

His comments about NFL players reveal just how divisive and narcissistic the president really is.

Sep 24, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Basketball

Is the NBA a ‘Safer Space’ for Political Athletes? Is the NBA a ‘Safer Space’ for Political Athletes?

The NBA wants to be seen as more friendly to player activism than the NFL. Let’s find out.

Sep 22, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Michael Bennett

How Sports Can Unlearn Toxic Masculinity How Sports Can Unlearn Toxic Masculinity

Cleaning up youth sports culture in America and standing alongside teammates of color.

Sep 19, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Michael Bennett walks during an NFL preseason football game

Statement of Solidarity With Michael Bennett Statement of Solidarity With Michael Bennett

“Michael Bennett has been sitting during the anthem precisely to raise these issues of racist injustice that are now an intimate part of his life. Now we stand with him.”

Sep 13, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Houston Flood

What Do Houston’s Sports Stadiums Have to Do With Hurricane Harvey? What Do Houston’s Sports Stadiums Have to Do With Hurricane Harvey?

Expert Neil deMause stops by to talk about taxpayer-subsidized venues, Houston’s infrastructure problem, and how to fight back against greedy owners.

Sep 12, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Las Vegas police Undersheriff Kevin McMahill watches body camera footage during a press conference

The Las Vegas Police Union Goes in the Gutter to Attack Michael Bennett The Las Vegas Police Union Goes in the Gutter to Attack Michael Bennett

The Las Vegas Police Protective Association’s letter to Roger Goodell is repugnant, dangerous, and irresponsible.

Sep 8, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Michael Bennett sits during the national anthem.

Stand With Michael Bennett, Even if It’s Uncomfortable Stand With Michael Bennett, Even if It’s Uncomfortable

The Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowler and anthem protester needs to know that he does not stand alone.

Sep 6, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Joel Olsteen Preaching

The Houston Stadium Grift Comes Home to Roost The Houston Stadium Grift Comes Home to Roost

As the waters rise, it is unconscionable to keep spending money on sports arenas so billionaires can plunder and vultures like Joel Osteen can stay on the grift.

Aug 31, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick

Inside New York City’s #IStandWithKap Rally Inside New York City’s #IStandWithKap Rally

Scenes from the several-thousand-strong rally outside NFL Headquarters in New York.

Aug 29, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Yawkey Way outside Fenway Park.

The Red Sox, the Confederacy, and Changing the Name of Yawkey Way The Red Sox, the Confederacy, and Changing the Name of Yawkey Way

Howard Bryant, native Bostonian and sports journalist/historian, has a nuanced take on the proposed name of the street that runs by Fenway Park.

Aug 28, 2017 / Dave Zirin

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