Dave Zirin

The World

Pushing injury, pain and violence to the limit in American sports

Sports

People are asking whether football has become more violent than ever, but maybe the question we should be asking is whether our culture encourages violence and injury in American sports in general.

The World

‘Los Suns’ take the court in protest

Conflict & Justice
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Vancouver ready to protest Olympics

Conflict & Justice
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