Dave Zirin
MSNBC Columnist
Dave Zirin is sports editor of The Nation. He is the author of 11 books on the politics of sports, including "The Kaepernick Effect." He is also the host of the "Edge of Sports" podcast.
Dave Zirin is sports editor of The Nation. He is the author of 11 books on the politics of sports, including "The Kaepernick Effect." He is also the host of the "Edge of Sports" podcast.
Latest from Dave Zirin
Why LeBron James and Coco Gauff are the perfect Team USA flag bearers
LeBron James and Coco Gauff are perfect choices as flag bearers representing Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremonies today.
The NBA is tempting everybody to bet. It’s no shock when a player does.
The NBA banned Toronto Raptors' Jontay Porter after finding that he “violated league rules" by "betting on NBA games” and "disclosing confidential information to sports bettors."
The fight between LSU and South Carolina wasn’t scary. A fan reaching the floor was.
The LSU and South Carolina fight in Sunday’s SEC women’s basketball championship brought more attention to fans running onto the floor.
Why the news of Sports Illustrated's downfall hits me so hard
It's a tragedy that 70 years after its first iconic cover, which featured future baseball Hall of Famer Eddie Matthews, Sports Illustrated may soon be dead.
Three football greats just left their jobs. Here’s why.
With Bill Belichick, Nick Saban and Pete Carroll not be coaching next year, it's that clear some of football’s greatest minds are being left in the dust.
The Philadelphia Eagles' signature 'tush push' is effectively driving its critics mad
Philadelphia and Jalen Hurts beat the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. The Eagles' only crime with its "brotherly shove" is making football fourth downs less dramatic.
Why is the right so angry at Taylor Swift cheering on Travis Kelce?
Chiefs and Jets play tonight on Sunday Night Football. Taylor Swift may be at the NYC game supporting Travis Kelce — and much of the MAGA fan base is big mad.
Deion Sanders, who's overperforming at Colorado, apparently isn't humble enough
The University of Colorado Buffaloes lost 42-6 to the Oregon Ducks Saturday. Buffaloes Coach Deion Sanders has received unnecessary hatred in his first year.
Jim Trotter is too well respected for the NFL to brush off his racism allegations
Former NFL.com reporter Jim Trotter attributes racist comments to NFL owners Jerry Jones and Terry Pegula and says the NFL doesn't address racism in its ranks.
How one kiss became a slap in the face to all of Spanish soccer
FIFA has suspended Royal Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales from office, while Spanish prosecutors have opened a criminal inquiry.
The U.S. women’s ‘cruel’ loss must also be a wake-up call.
The U.S. Women's National team lost to Sweden. Blame coaching, inexperience, and crucially, the rest of the world getting better. But don't blame it on Megan Rapinoe being 'woke.'
