Scott Walker Is Trolling Us Scott Walker Is Trolling Us
Sports as political money laundering is nothing new. But it's difficult to think of an example as brazen as Scott Walker's stadium deal for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Jul 22, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Serena Williams Is Today’s Muhammad Ali Serena Williams Is Today’s Muhammad Ali
As a political symbol and an athletic powerhouse, Serena Williams is “the greatest” in her sport.
Jul 14, 2015 / Dave Zirin
A Judge Just Ruled Against the Most Racist Name in Football A Judge Just Ruled Against the Most Racist Name in Football
The Washington football team's name is a dictionary-defined slur—and now the federal Patent and Trademark Office has been ordered to cancel its trademark registration.
Jul 8, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Why I’m Done Defending Women’s Sports Why I’m Done Defending Women’s Sports
While I’m being asked why “no one cares,” the Women’s World Cup is getting ratings that would make the NBA or MLB weep with joy.
Jul 6, 2015 / Dave Zirin
African Artistry and Anger at the Women’s World Cup African Artistry and Anger at the Women’s World Cup
In a fashion both powerful and heartbreaking, the three African teams have left an indelible impression on the 2015 Women’s World Cup
Jul 1, 2015 / Shireen Ahmed and Dave Zirin
Proposal: The Bree Newsome Olympic Challenge Proposal: The Bree Newsome Olympic Challenge
Bree Newsome showed remarkable political courage. She also perhaps gave a template for reimagining sports.
Jun 29, 2015 / Dave Zirin
The Confederate Flag, the Washington Football Team, and the Owners Who Love Them The Confederate Flag, the Washington Football Team, and the Owners Who Love Them
If the Confederate flag is seen as poisonous, then products bearing the Washington football team name should be regarded in similar fashion.
Jun 24, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Steve Spurrier Was Right: We Need to Get Rid of ‘That Dang, Damn Confederate Flag’ Steve Spurrier Was Right: We Need to Get Rid of ‘That Dang, Damn Confederate Flag’
In 2007, University of South Carolina Gamecocks coach Steve Spurrier called for the Confederate flag to come down. He was right then and he should speak out now.
Jun 22, 2015 / Dave Zirin
The Magnificence of Marta and Soccer’s Enduring Sexism The Magnificence of Marta and Soccer’s Enduring Sexism
Outright prejudice from top FIFA leaders is undermining the legacy of Brazil's most accomplished star.
Jun 16, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Qatar’s World Cup Preparations Could Kill as Many as 4,000 Migrant Workers Qatar’s World Cup Preparations Could Kill as Many as 4,000 Migrant Workers
Will the scandals roiling FIFA put a stop to the deadly construction projects?
Jun 15, 2015 / Michelle Chen