Tag Archives: Dave Zirin

SPORT / Earl From the Grave : Tiger and the Nike Ad

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Thorne Dreyer

The Nike ad: Tiger the Brand finally conquers Tiger the Man By Dave Zirin / April 9, 2010 Why is the new Nike ad with a downcast yet proudly resilient Tiger Woods hearing the voice of his dead father making … Continue reading →

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SPORT / March Madness MVP? Baylor’s Brittney Griner

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Thorne Dreyer

Baylor’s Brittney Griner. Photo from metatube.Baylor’s Brittney Griner:The story of this year’s ‘Big Dance’By Dave Zirin / March 29, 2010 A 6’ 8” freshman is changing the way we understand hoops in the 2010 NCAA tournament and unless you’re paying … Continue reading →

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Student Protests : Education Funding Cuts vs. Sports Largesse

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Thorne Dreyer

Students and supporters rallied against funding cuts to higher education at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. on Thursday, March 4, 2010. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli / AP.National Day of Action:Students protest massive funding cutsWhile millions goes to coaches, stadiums By … Continue reading →

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