Letter From DC: Goodbye to John Wall, Hello to Celebrating His Rebel Spirit Letter From DC: Goodbye to John Wall, Hello to Celebrating His Rebel Spirit
The former Washington Wizards point guard retires from the NBA, but the anti-Trump protests embody his swaggy defiance.
Aug 22, 2025 / Dave Zirin
The Dangers and Absurdities of Trump’s DC Occupation The Dangers and Absurdities of Trump’s DC Occupation
Trump compels his followers to endorse obvious lies. It’s accelerating the country’s descent into authoritarianism.
Aug 15, 2025 / Dave Zirin
What Would Roberto Clemente Do? What Would Roberto Clemente Do?
The right fielder would want the baseball players’ union to fight the Trump administration’s campaign of terror against immigrants and their families.
Aug 4, 2025 / Dave Zirin
Hulk Hogan Was a Racist, Liar, and Scab Hulk Hogan Was a Racist, Liar, and Scab
In the 1980s, the professional wrestler portrayed himself as an all-American hero—but he was really a “jabroni” the entire time.
Jul 25, 2025 / Obituary / Dave Zirin
Amid Epstein Chaos, Trump Turns to Football to Distract and Dehumanize Amid Epstein Chaos, Trump Turns to Football to Distract and Dehumanize
Trump is calling for the Washington Commanders to change their name back to a racial slur.
Jul 22, 2025 / Dave Zirin
The New DC Football Stadium Is a Bad Deal—Plus, Little League Magic The New DC Football Stadium Is a Bad Deal—Plus, Little League Magic
It’s an all-new "Edge of Sports".
Jul 15, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
FIFA Is Abusing Its Players to Keep Authoritarians Happy FIFA Is Abusing Its Players to Keep Authoritarians Happy
While players are forced to endure extreme heat in this summer’s World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino is cozying up to power.
Jul 11, 2025 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
It’s Not Antisemitic to Say That Israel Is Responsible for the Unfolding Genocide in Gaza It’s Not Antisemitic to Say That Israel Is Responsible for the Unfolding Genocide in Gaza
The contention that the US is in the driver’s seat with Israel the “cop on the beat” is an old and musty one from the 1990s that has not aged well.
Jul 8, 2025 / Dave Zirin
Emergency NBA Finals Pod! Why Achilles Tears Matter! Or Do They? Emergency NBA Finals Pod! Why Achilles Tears Matter! Or Do They?
On this BREAKING edition of "Edge of Sports", Arya Shirazi joins the show to talk about the NBA Finals.
Jun 26, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
The Defeat of Andrew Cuomo Would Be a Devastating Loss for Scumbag Centrism The Defeat of Andrew Cuomo Would Be a Devastating Loss for Scumbag Centrism
A vote for Zohran Mamdani is a vote against the Democratic Party’s reactionary center and for a more hopeful future.
Jun 24, 2025 / Dave Zirin