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Zirin: A Sterling Shame

Znet Article, November, 10 2009 David Zirin
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Many columnists throughout the sports world were aghast when the volcanic bigot Rush Limbaugh wanted to be part owner of the St. Louis Rams. Many columnists also praised National Basketball Association Commissioner David Stern when he attempted to...

Zirin: Letâ€™s Go Lakers: Wanting a Loss for DeVos

Znet Article, June, 06 2009 David Zirin
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As the Orlando Magic face off against the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2009 NBA championship, casual hoops fans may wonder where their rooting interests should lie. If the players or teams don't excite you, I humbly suggest that you choose your team...

Zirin: North Americaâ€™s Tamest Tiger

Znet Article, January, 28 2009 David Zirin
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Among the many quirky, independent movie stars and suave entertainment icons appearing at the pre-inaugural Lincoln Memorial concert for Barack Obama, Tiger Woods stood out like George Will in the West Village. Talk about change. Normally, Woods s...

Zirin: Politics on the pitch: When Gaza and Sports Collide

Znet Article, January, 24 2009 David Zirin
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In January 2008, Egyptian soccer star Mohamed Aboutreika followed a goal by raising his shirt to reveal the slogan "Sympathise with Gaza". His actions were meant to put a spotlight onto the economic embargo that Israel had imposed on Palestinians ...

Zirin: Bush League

Znet Article, October, 31 2004 David Zirin
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They didn't think he was good enough to be their baseball commissioner and follow in the immortal footsteps of people like Bowie Kuhn and Ford Frick, but the Major Leagues' cabal of billionaire owners is ponying up the dough to keep George W. Bush...

Zirin: Interviewing John Carlos

Znet Article, October, 29 2003 David Zirin
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