VIBE AND VEGAS SHOW: DAVE ZIRIN “NOT JUST A GAME: POWER, POLITICS & AMERICAN SPORTS”

Dave Zirin is the bestselling author of five books, the sports editor of The Nation magazine, and the host of Sirius XM Satellite's popular weekly show, “Edge of Sports Radio” (http://www.edgeofsports.com/audio.html ). His blog “The Edge of Sports” (http://www.edgeofsports.com/ ) is read each week by thousands of people across North America. He is also a columnist for SLAM Magazine, The Progressive, and Sports Illustrated online, and his writing has appeared in numerous other publications, including the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, the New York Daily News, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Mr. Zirin, in conjunction with All Balls Don’t Bounce (http://www.allballsdontbounce.com/ ), presents the Canadian premiere of Zirin’s “Not Just a Game: Power, Politics & American Sports” ; at the ReelWorld Film Festival on Friday, April 8, 2011, at 9 p.m. Cineplex at Canada Square in Toronto, Ontario (map ) During our interview, Mr. Zirin tells us when and how his interest in politics and sports began, how owners are wrecking sports, the economics of sports, the process of making the films, the current state of professional sports, Black athletes not speaking out on issues, NCAA athletes not being paid, the future of professional sports and how the collaboration with All Balls Don’t Bounce came about. God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Vibe and Vegas info@blackcanadianman.comPodcast Twitter”The Vibe and Vegas Show” Facebook Fan Page