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.