If you've ever thought that sports and politics don't mix, think again. In this eye-opening account, the "gutsiest sportswriter in America" (Robert Lipsyte, bestselling author and commentator) shows us just how deeply entwined politics and sports have become. Dave Zirin's Game Over takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the modern sports world, from the NFL lockout to soccer riots in Egypt, from the explosive 2011 MLB All-Star game to the Penn State scandal and the seamy underworld of the NCAA. With his trademark wit and insight, Zirin reveals in each instance how our most important debates about class, race, sex, and political power are played out both on and off the field. He also sings the praise of those athletes with the courage to use their exalted platforms to reclaim sports from corporate interests and put them back where they belong: in the hands of the players and fans. Heralded as "a damning indictment of all that is corrupting sports" (Kirkus), Game Over is not just a book for sports fans. Combining razor-sharp analysis of sports today with the take-no-prisoners style that has earned Zirin legions of fans, Game Over is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding how sports both shape and reflect society-and why the stakes have never been higher. One of UTNE Reader's "50 Visionaries Who Are Changing Our World," Dave Zirin is a columnist for The Nation, SLAM magazine, and Sl.

com. He is the host of Sirius XM's popular weekly show Edge of Sports Radio and a regular guest on ESPN's Outside the Lines and on MSNBC. His previous books include A People's History of Sports in the United States and Bad Sports (both available from The New Press). He lives near Washington, D.C. Book jacket.