Posts by Grantland Staff

August 31, 2011
Staff Recommendations: Chopped, Magic Erasers, and Artisan Pickles

What are Grantland editors watching, eating, and removing scuff marks with this week? (YouTube Hall of Fame will return next Wednesday.) Dan Fierman: Chopped (Food Network) As an American who appreciates the culinary arts and the importance of not allowing Guy Fieri to believe he’s famous any more than is absolutely necessary, I have long […]
August 30, 2011
Grantland Network: Men in Blazers

For the debut of Men in Blazers, the Grantland Network’s English Premier League podcast, Michael Davies and Roger Bennett discuss what team soccer newbies should support, the difficulties of pronouncing the name “Grantland,” and the innate authority of people who wear blazers. Davies and Bennett also cover the worst weekends in London history, the early dominance […]
August 27, 2011
The Week That Was

A look at some of our best pieces from the past week.
August 25, 2011
Will Golfers Survive The Apocalypse?

Don’t worry. Some guy named Slugger White is on the case. Via the Kansas City Star: PGA playoffs endure earthquake, possible hurricane “We’re keeping an eye on the situation and looking at numerous options,” Slugger White, the Tour’s vice president for rules and competition, said in a statement. “But there won’t be a decision made […]
August 24, 2011
YouTube Hall of Fame: Stevie Nicks Combs Her Hair, a Comedy Film From Nigeria, and the Least Sexy Video on the Internet

Every week, Grantland’s staff watches all 200 million videos on YouTube and picks their favorites. Bill Simmons: Leftover Mailbag question from Ahmad in Chicago: “The sex scene between Walt and Skyler on last week’s episode of Breaking Bad was the least sexy sex scene I’ve ever seen. What’s your favorite ‘least sexy’ sex scene?” Let’s […]
August 20, 2011
The Week That Was

A look at some of our favorite Grantland pieces from the past week.
August 18, 2011
Great Moments in U.S.-China Relations Part 254: The Georgetown Basketball Fight

Via SportsGrid: An exhibition game between Georgetown and the Bayi Rockets spiraled out of control Thursday, ending with an on-court brawl. According to the Washington Post, the game “deteriorated into a melee during which players exchanged blows, chairs were thrown and spectators tossed full water bottles as Hoyas players and coaches headed to the locker […]
August 17, 2011
YouTube Hall of Fame: Guitar Lessons, Mutton Busting, and a Guy Who Saw Lincoln Get Shot

Every week, Grantland’s staff watches all 200 million videos on YouTube and picks their favorites. Chuck Klosterman: “Before you can turn on your guitar, you must have a guitar.” This is excellent advice. I get the impression this whole clip would be authentically helpful to anyone who wants to start playing rock music today, although […]
August 16, 2011
Where are Athletes … Travelling?

In an effort to make sense of all the activities athletes are partaking in on Twitter, we’ve come up “What Are Athletes … ?” It addresses the various things athletes share on the Internet.
August 15, 2011
The Week That Was

A look at some of our favorite Grantland pieces from the past week.

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