Athletes and Violence:The Death of Athlete Sean Taylor

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Athletes and Violence:The Death of Athlete Sean Taylor

Listen Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007 at 12:51 p.m. in Law, Sports, Tech Tuesday, Technology

The Washington Redskins' star safety Sean Taylor died early Tuesday of injuries sustained during an apparent break-in of his home. As details emerge about the circumstances surrounding his death, we look at the gun culture in professional sports and why athletes are often the victims of crime.

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Dave Zirin

Columnist, SLAM Magazine; Contributor, Nation Magazine; Online Columnist, Sports Illustrated (si.com); author, "Welcome to the Terrordome: The Pain, Politics, and Promise of Sports" (Haymarket Books)

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