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Dave Zirin

Dave Zirin

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. 

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Side by Side of Lebron James and Coco Gauff

Why LeBron James and Coco Gauff are the perfect Team USA flag bearers

Jontay Porter attempts a 3-point shot

The NBA is tempting everybody to bet. It’s no shock when a player does.

NCAA college basketball game

The fight between LSU and South Carolina wasn’t scary. A fan reaching the floor was.

An issue of Sports Illustrated on a newsstand

Why the news of Sports Illustrated’s downfall hits me so hard

Three football greats just left their jobs. Here’s why.

Philadelphia Eagles execute a tush push for a first down during the game against Miami Dolphins on Oct. 22, 2023.

The Philadelphia Eagles’ signature ‘tush push’ is effectively driving its critics mad

Images of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at the Kansas City Chiefs game on Sept. 24.

Why is the right so angry at Taylor Swift cheering on Travis Kelce?

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during a game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

Deion Sanders, who’s overperforming at Colorado, apparently isn’t humble enough

PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 08: Jim Trotter speaks during a press conference ahead of Super Bowl LVII at the Phoenix Convention Center on February 8, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Jim Trotter is too well respected for the NFL to brush off his racism allegations

Luis Rubiales in Madrid on Feb. 14, 2023.

How one kiss became a slap in the face to all of Spanish soccer