Sports

Donald Trump's inauguration.

I Was at Trump’s Inauguration. It Was Tiny. I Was at Trump’s Inauguration. It Was Tiny.

If it wasn’t for the thousands of protesters, the day would’ve had no life at all.

Jan 23, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Jim Brown

Understanding Jim Brown’s Ugly Support of Donald Trump Understanding Jim Brown’s Ugly Support of Donald Trump

His latest comments are disappointing, but not all that surprising.

Jan 18, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Dabo Swinner

The Unbearable Entitlement of Dabo Swinney The Unbearable Entitlement of Dabo Swinney

Clemson’s clueless—and filthy rich—champion coach represents everything wrong with college football.

Jan 12, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Donald Trump and Don King.

Athletes Shouldn’t Visit Trump’s White House Athletes Shouldn’t Visit Trump’s White House

To visit the Trump White House is to normalize a presidency that is anything but normal.

Jan 9, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick’s Teammates Give Him an Award for Courage Colin Kaepernick’s Teammates Give Him an Award for Courage

The claim that the San Francisco 49ers quarterback was dividing his locker room with his anthem protests was just proven wrong.

Jan 4, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Jack Johnson

Why Jack Johnson’s Family Should Refuse Any Exoneration Why Jack Johnson’s Family Should Refuse Any Exoneration

Jack Johnson is too important a historical figure to be used as a prop by right-wing politicians.

Jan 2, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Bob Stoops

Bob Stoops and the Geyser Cesspool of College Football Bob Stoops and the Geyser Cesspool of College Football

The 2014 video of Oklahoma University player Joe Mixon breaking the jaw of a female student is exposing, yet again, the rot of college football.

Dec 22, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Minnesota Football Boycott

The ‘Brutal Solidarity’ of the Minnesota Gophers The ‘Brutal Solidarity’ of the Minnesota Gophers

The team called off its Holiday Bowl boycott, but the rally to defend 10 teammates accused of sexual assault has left a stench on campus and beyond.

Dec 19, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Cuba Baseball

What’s Next for Cuban Sports? What’s Next for Cuban Sports?

Here’s a perspective from Baltimore Orioles owner John Angelos, who attempted to use baseball to liberalize relations between the two countries.

Dec 9, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Coach Popovich and Cornel West

Soul Men: Coach Pop and Cornel West Soul Men: Coach Pop and Cornel West

The Spurs coach and Harvard professor engaged with San Antonio youth about their potential to make change during this uncertain time.

Dec 5, 2016 / Dave Zirin

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