Dave Zirin
Takeaway sports contributor and author of "A People's History of Sports in the United States"
Dave Zirin appears in the following:
Baseball: (All of the) America's Pastime
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Baseball should be seen as America's pastime in the broadest sense — including Central and South America, says Sports Editor Dave Zirin.
WNBA Team Seattle Storm to Hold Rally for Planned Parenthood
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
A trend toward activism in the WNBA and a liberal political climate in Seattle have made this a popular move for the team.
NFL Team Scores Win With Supreme Court's Derogatory Trademark Ruling
Friday, June 23, 2017
A football team scored an administrative touchdown thanks to a rock band's victory in court.
For LeBron James, Social Justice Transcends Sports Stardom
Friday, June 02, 2017
“No matter how much money you have, no matter how famous you are ... being black in America is tough," James said when asked about an incident of vandalization at his L.A. home.
Incidents at Fenway Expose Boston Sports Racism
Monday, May 15, 2017
What’s Major League Baseball’s responsibility when it comes to fan behavior?
ESPN Layoffs Reflect Sea Change For Sports Coverage
Friday, April 28, 2017
Earlier this week, ESPN laid off around 100 journalists and on-air personalities in response to declining subscriptions and larger changes in sports journalism.
Should NCAA Student-Athletes Strike During the Final Four?
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Sports editor Dave Zirin argues that the NCAA is exploiting student-athletes, and that players should strike during the Final Four in order to change how they're treated.
Colin Kaepernick Reverses on National Anthem Protests
Monday, March 13, 2017
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick is facing criticism again for what he'll do during the national anthem — but this time, it's for saying he'll stand.
Understanding The NBA's Current Political Moment
Monday, February 27, 2017
Dave Zirin, sports editor for The Nation magazine and host of "The Edge of Sports" podcast, explains why many NBA players and teams are revolting against President Donald Trump.
NFL Players Withdraw From Israel Trip
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
The Israeli government was planning to told a tour of Israel for 11 former and current NFL players, but four players so far have announced they are not going.
2016 in Sports: Moments of Triumph and Social Justice
Thursday, December 29, 2016
A recap of the year in sports and social justice issues, from Colin Kaepernick protests, to the Olympics in Brazil, to the death of Muhammad Ali.
College Football Players Lose Bid to Unionize
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
In a major setback for college athletics on Monday, the National Labor Relations Board overturned a 2014 ruling that gave Northwestern University football players the right to unionize.
Remembering ESPN Anchor Stuart Scott
Monday, January 05, 2015
Dave Zirin, sports editor at The Nation, says his admiration of ESPN Anchor Stuart Scott was both personal and professional. Scott died of cancer on Sunday at age 49.
Like A Smitten Teenager, In Love With The Beautiful Game
Friday, June 06, 2014
The World Cup begins next week in Brazil. Before it gets going, check out the work of an author who has spent decades writing about Latin America, and who has a particular affinity for soccer.
How the World Cup is Transforming Brazil
Monday, May 26, 2014
Dave Zirin's new book "Brazil's Dance with the Devil: The World Cup, the Olympics, and the Fight for Democracy" examines how the World Cup has transformed Rio de Janiero.
Notre Dame Football Player Reportedly a Victim of an Elaborate Hoax
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Notre Dame star linebacker Manti Te'o said during the football season that he was dealing with the death of his grandmother and the death of his girlfriend, but according to reporters...
More Drug Tests for Major League Baseball
Friday, January 11, 2013
This week, the Baseball Writers of America decided that in 2013, no players would be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Potential inductees included players hailing from the infamo...
No New MLB Hall of Famers
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson announced yesterday that no players would be inducted in 2013. Notable omissions include Mark McGwire and Barry Bonds, who were included o...
Penalties for Penn State
Monday, July 23, 2012
Dave Zirin, sports editor for The Nation and host of "Edge of Sports Radio" on Sirius XM, explains the NCAA penalties against the Penn State football program and what it could mean for the future of the school.
Pushing Injury, Pain and Violence to the Limit in American Sports
Thursday, October 21, 2010
By this point, everyone's seen the headlines. It seems like a huge number of football players are getting seriously injured this season. People are asking whether the game has become more violent than ever.
