Posts by Grantland Channel
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The Geniuses Behind ‘Sharknado’
In this exclusive feature, meet the cracked geniuses at The Asylum, the production company responsible for Syfy’s ‘Sharknado’ and this week’s sequel, ‘Sharknado 2: The Second One.’
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Inside U.S. Soccer
Behind the scenes with the USMNT as they discuss their World Cup performance in Brazil.
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Inside the Sacramento Kings’ Draft War Room
Part 2 of our exclusive, behind-the-scenes documentary.
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Draft 3.0
The Sacramento Kings’ radical plan to crowdsource the NBA draft.
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The Last Shot
In the biggest moment of Missouri’s season, 100 black-clad Tigers looked to L’Damian Washington. It was late October, and South Carolina had just forced a game with then–no. 5 Missouri into overtime at Faurot Field in Columbia. Just before the coin toss, the entire team gathered around Washington on the sideline. “We’ve got to earn […]
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Grantland Channel Video: The Brooklyn Nets’ Secret Weapon
According to Bruce “Mr. Whammy” Reznick, no one in the history of the NBA has blocked more foul shots than Bruce “Mr. Whammy” Reznick.
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‘The Finish Line,’ Episode 4: Dinner With Dirk
After a successful return to the court, a rejuvenated Steve Nash sits down with former teammate Dirk Nowitzki to reminisce about the time they had together on the Dallas Mavericks, speculate about what would have happened had they stayed teammates, and talk about the times they’ve played against each other.
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‘The Finish Line,’ Episode 3: Steve Nash Reacts to the Backlash
In the third episode of an exclusive Grantland series chronicling Steve Nash’s trying season with the Lakers, he reveals his feelings about the media members and fans calling for his retirement, questioning his motives, and accusing him of being greedy.
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The Grantland Channel: Emily Yoshida Talks to Sharleen Joynt from ‘The Bachelor’
The Juan Pablocalypse ravaged ABC last night, but some lucky folks escaped unscathed — including Sharleen Joynt, opera singer, mundo-possessor, and all-around shockingly levelheaded former contestant from the show’s 18th season.
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Only 3-Pointers and Layups: The Rio Grande Valley Vipers on the Grantland Channel
The Houston Rockets’ D-League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers have an innovative basketball philosophy that involves shooting primarily from the 3-point line (about half their shot attempts per game) and within 5 feet of the hoop (about 40 percent). Is the elimination of the midrange jumper a fad or a revelation?
