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Dave Zirin
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Dave Zirin: Clemente and King shared a hatred for discrimination
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Dave Zirin: Specter's ties to Comcast raise questions about Spygate probe
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Dave Zirin: Real fans at Super Bowl will bring passion to game
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Dave Zirin: The Rutgers women are a story in perseverance
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Dave Zirin: The tragic BCS is college football's version of Big Oil
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Dave Zirin: It's a dark day in D.C. as fans mourn Taylor's death
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Dave Zirin: After resurfacing, Chief Illiniwek should stay retired
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Dave Zirin: Sports fans are fickle
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Dave Zirin: After a rough summer, let's rediscover joy of sports
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