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Sports and Politics Collide in 'Terrordome' In his new book, writer Dave Zirin discusses the intersection of sports and politics. In Welcome to the Terrordome: The Pain, Politics and Promise of Sports, Zirin explains why he thinks sports have ceased to be sports.

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In his new book, writer Dave Zirin discusses the intersection of sports and politics. In Welcome to the Terrordome: The Pain, Politics and Promise of Sports, Zirin explains why he thinks sports have ceased to be sports.

Dave Zirin, author, Welcome to the Terrordome: The Pain, Politics and Promise of Sports and What's My Name, Fool?; writes the weekly column "Edge of Sports"

Welcome to the Terrordome
By Dave Zirin, Chuck D

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