Posts by Shane Ryan
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About Last Night: Cruz Control in Texas
In case you were out living a life of leisure, here’s what you missed in sports on Monday. Nelson Cruz hit the first walk-off grand slam in postseason history as the Rangers beat the Tigers 7-3 in 11 innings. The moment was so joyous that when Cruz crossed the plate, a camera caught Texas owner […]
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Gordon’s Left Foot: The Week 6 College Football Recap
The week of the almost-upset has mercifully ended. In some ways, this is the worst week of all. Your hopes are elevated, you’re primed for some fantastic endings, and then it all crashes on your head like a wet straw roof. We’ve all been there, right? Let’s take a quick tour through the various kinds […]
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About Last Weekend: Brew Crew Drunk on Wins
In case you were out living a life of leisure, here’s what you missed in sports over the weekend. After beating the Diamondbacks in extra innings Friday in Game 5 of the NLDS, the Milwaukee Brewers took a one-game lead on the Cardinals in the NLCS with Sunday’s 9-6 win. Ryan Braun homered and doubled, […]
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In Which Two Yankees Fans Completely Unravel Over E-Mail
The e-mail from Grantland Editor in Chief Bill Simmons came Wednesday at 3:53 p.m. “Shane- meet my friend JackO,” it said. “I want you to exchange e-mails after Game 5. It will be funny.” Funny, sure, but funny for who? It felt like a setup from the word go. But what could we do? I […]
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The Most Depressed Fan Base: Reviewing Last Month’s Saddest Cities
“September, I remember / A love once new has now grown old.” Those aren’t just the final lines in a lovely Simon & Garfunkel song, and they’re not just the latest anthem for the Red Sox Nation. They also signify a brand new month, and a brand new chance to christen the saddest, most lowdown […]
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About Last Night: The City That Never Scores
In case you were out living a life of leisure, here’s what you missed in sports on Thursday. The New York Yankees stranded 11 baserunners, gave up first inning home runs to Don Kelly and Delmon Young, and watched Jose Valverde dance on the mound after he ended their season by saving a 3-2 victory […]
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The College Football Spectacular: Week 6 Preview
Have you followed the Jordan Jefferson saga? If you haven’t, it’s not measurably different from any of the other black marks on college football’s name. The gist is that the LSU quarterback and some teammates were at a Baton Rouge bar in August when a fight broke out. Four people were badly beaten — one […]
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About Last Night: Freese Frame
In case you were out living a life of leisure, here’s what you missed in sports on Wednesday. With a home run, a double, and 4 RBIs, David Freese emerged from his series-long slump to lead the Cardinals over the Phillies 5-3 and force a Game 5 in the NLDS. At this point, both the […]
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Fantasy Fantasy Football: The Experts’ Week 4 Picks
It’s time again for the most important weekly feature on the Internet: Fantasy Fantasy Football. Throughout the NFL season, we’ll be evaluating five fantasy football gurus as they tell us who to start and sit each week. Using a highly flawed method based loosely on mathematical principles, we’ll attempt to reveal the one true football […]
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About Last Night: Beltre’s Batting Practice
In case you were out living a life of leisure, here’s what you missed in sports on Tuesday. Adrian Beltre hit three home runs as the Texas Rangers advanced to the ALCS with a 4-3 win over the Rays. Beltre’s feat had previously been accomplished just six times in postseason history, by Babe Ruth (twice), […]
