ABOUT THE BOOK:

The nation’s sharpest sportswriter explores the contested politics of sports and profiles athletes making change.

This much-anticipated sequel to What’s My Name, Fool? by acclaimed commentator Dave Zirin breaks new ground in sportswriting, looking at the controversies and trends now shaping sports in the United States — and abroad. Always insightful, never predictable.



PRAISE:

“Dave Zirin is the best young sportswriter in America because he’s the one who understands the x’s and o’s, can arrange them vividly and show us what they mean in a world spinning out of control.”

Robert Lipsyte


“If you’re a sports fan you’ll love this book. If you’re politically politically active sports fan, you’ve found your bible.”

Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor, The Nation magazine



ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

David Dave Zirin (http://www.edgeofsports.com/) was named one of the “50 Visionaries Who Are Changing Our World” by Utne Magazine. He writes about the politics of sports for the Nation magazine, and is their first sports writer in 150 years of existence. Zirin is also the host of Sirius XM satellite's popular weekly show, “Edge of Sports Radio,” as well as a columnist for SLAM Magazine, the Progressive, and a regular op-ed writer for the Los Angeles Times. Zirin’s other titles are What’s My Name, Fool? Sports and Resistance in the United States; The Muhammad Ali Handbook; A People’s History of Sports in the United States; Bad Sports: How Owners Are Ruining the Games We Love; and The John Carlos Story (with John Carlos).

Chuck D redefined rap music and hip hop culture as leader and co-founder of legendary rap group Public Enemy. Spike Lee calls him "one of the most politically and socially conscious artists of any generation." He co-hosts a weekly radio show on Air America.



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