Dave Zirin
Dave Zirin is an American political sportswriter and the sports editor for The Nation, where he writes about the intersection of sports, politics, race, and culture. He is the author of multiple books on sports and society and has also contributed to outlets such as SLAM, The Progressive, and other major publications.
sports journalism
political nonfiction
social commentary
Brazil’s Dance with the Devil: The World Cup, the Olympics, and the Fight for Democracy
Game Over: How Politics Has Turned the Sports World Upside Down
The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World
Brazil's Dance with the Devil: The World Cup, The Olympics, and the Struggle for Democracy
The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World
Bad sports