Category Archives: sports

Coach Resigns, Real Problems Remain | Dave Zirin

Posted on June 2, 2011 by

Oh, and check out the comment from yours truly– PJ http://www.npr.org/2011/06/01/136849338/the-nation-coach-resigns-real-problem-resides

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Pakistan-India World Cup Match: Nationalism, Communalism, “Cricket Diplomacy”

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

On Wednesday, March 30, Pakistan and India will be playing in the semifinals of the 2011 World Cup in Mohali, near Chandigarh.  The winner goes on to play either Sri Lanka or New Zealand in the finals in Mumbai. As … Continue reading →

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ICC Cricket World Cup | Sri Lanka win sets up Asian domination | ESPNSTAR.com

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

I don’t what’s happening to me.  Now I’m blogging about cricket!!! – PJ ———— For the first time in the 36-year history of the World Cup (WC) three teams from Asia – India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka – have entered … Continue reading →

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Slaves to the Game? Adrian Peterson and the ‘S’ Word | Dave Zirin

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

I like how Zirin asks the question about slavery and sports while giving enough room to those who question any comparison between today’s athletes and slaves. -PJ ——— “[...] It’s not difficult to understand why some are crushing Adrian Peterson … Continue reading →

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Bangladesh Tail-Enders Hit Back to Stun England – NYTimes.com

Posted on March 12, 2011 by

Cricket.  That’s right, cricket.  After years of having nothing to do with the game as a proud American sports fan, I’ve gotten swept up with the amazing World Cup matches–like the one described here–that feels a bit like March Madness.  … Continue reading →

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BREAKING NEWS: Packers Captain Charles Woodson Stands With Wisconsin’s Workers | The Nation

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

“STATEMENT FROM GREEN BAY PACKER CHARLES WOODSON IN SUPPORT OF WORKING FAMILIES IN WISCONSIN Last week I was proud when many of my current and former teammates announced their support for the working families fighting for their rights in Wisconsin. … Continue reading →

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Green Bay Packers Sound Off Against Gov. Scott ‘Hosni’ Walker | The Nation

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

David Zirin does it again.  I love this man.  Let me say it again.  My sports links are usually apolitical.  My politics links couldn’t care less about the Super Bowl.  And then you read Zirin and you’re whole again.  Dave, … Continue reading →

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Twenty and oh!

Posted on January 24, 2011 by
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Buckeyes win Sugar Bowl!

Posted on January 6, 2011 by
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Zirin: New Documentary on Gay Baseball Player

Posted on November 10, 2010 by

Reviewing Out: The Glenn Burke Story November 9 | The Nation By Dave Zirin “He’s the answer to multiple trivia questions. Who was the only rookie to start in the 1977 World Series? Who invented the high-five? And who was … Continue reading →

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