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Eric Reid and Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers kneel on the sideline during the anthem, as free agent Nate Boyer stands, prior to the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on September 1, 2016 in San Diego, California. Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images

Politics and Movements: US

The knee heard ’round the world’

by Patrick Sauer September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

An interview with Colin Kaepernick about his new memoir of football, protest and betrayal at the dawn of the Trump era.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump in conversation after the award ceremony during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photo by Alex Pantling - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images

Politics and Movements: US

Loving sports in an age of authoritarians: A conversation with Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

by Maximillian Alvarez, Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

President Donald Trump reacts on stage during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. Photo by Scott Taetsch - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images

Politics and Movements: US

How Trump’s World Cup echoes dictatorships of the past

by Michael Fox June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Edge of Sports TV

How online gambling became the economic blood of the sports world

by Dave Zirin February 11, 2024February 12, 2024

Edge of Sports TV

How Black soccer players turned a global sport into a site of political struggle

by Dave Zirin December 14, 2023December 14, 2023

Close up of Karim Benzema, he has a beard and short hair with a fade cut.

Edge of Sports TV

Arab and Muslim athletes lead sports world in Palestine solidarity

by Dave Zirin November 30, 2023October 7, 2024

Gov. Ron DeSantis delivers a statement in front of a large Florida State Seal.

Edge of Sports TV

Inside Ron DeSantis’s takeover of a Florida liberal arts college

by Dave Zirin November 9, 2023March 13, 2024

Edge of Sports TV

The NFL and MLB pretend Palestinians don’t exist

by Dave Zirin November 2, 2023October 7, 2024

Chamique Holdsclaw #23 of the Washington Mystics with the ball during the WNBA game against the Portland Fire at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C. Credit: Doug Pensinger/Allsport

Edge of Sports TV

WNBA legend Chamique Holdsclaw discusses her mental health struggles

by Dave Zirin September 7, 2023September 7, 2023

Edge of Sports TV

The ‘Redskins’ name is never coming back. Get over it.

by Dave Zirin August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

Former American soccer pro Jim Keady sits in front of a sign playing on footwear giant Nike's 'Just Do It' slogan after Keady spent a month living in Indonesia trying to live on the wage of a Nike worker. Sydney, Sept. 4, 2000. Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images

Edge of Sports TV

Only one college coach has ever quit his job in protest of Nike sweatshops

by Dave Zirin August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

Megan Rapinoe of USA and OL Reign prior the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia; New Zealand 2023 Group E match between USA and Vietnam at Eden Park on July 22, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Edge of Sports TV

Megan Rapinoe is retiring as a legend

by Dave Zirin July 27, 2023July 27, 2023