February 3 - February 9, 2014
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Why we'll miss hating Jay Leno
Seattle’s Best
Peyton Manning and his Broncos are left to pick up the pieces after being dominated by the Seahawks
January 27 - February 2, 2014
The Super Bag
In honor of Super Bowl XLVIII, here are 48 emails from actual readers
Surely They Can’t Be Serious?
The unlikely rise of Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer, Hollywood's majorly hated, hugely successful kings of the modern-day spoof
The Official Super Bowl Preview
When the coin is flipped and the game actually starts, what will we see on Sunday?
From the Ashes
Phoenix was supposed to be tank-tastic this year. Jeff Hornacek and his roster of castoffs had other ideas.
Better With Age
How did a 37-year-old passer three years removed from neck surgery deliver a historic season and Super Bowl berth? Credit a subtle but essential offensive shift.
Titus’s Top 12 NCAA Power Rankings
In which we worship the awesome power of Doug McDermott and UNLV's massive Khem Birch puppet
Where Was Daniel Bryan During the ‘Royal Rumble’ Match?
Why WWE continues to torture fans of the little man
‘True Detective: Part 2’? We’re Way Ahead of You
All that and more in this month’s edition of the TV mailbag
30 for 30 Shorts: ‘Judging Jewell’
Our latest film, from award-winning filmmaker Adam Hootnick, tells the story of a nation's rush to judgment in the aftermath of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park bombing
Super Bowl Swan Song
Emotional attachments aside, the NFL is still a business and there are a few players who will be leaving town after Sunday
Are You Experienced?
The new streaming service Beats Music aims to transform how we hear new music. But there's more to discovery than an algorithm.
The Resurrection of the Dallas Mavericks
With a crew of aging stars and forgotten players, Dallas is thinking about making noise in the postseason
California Love
A Canadian grudgingly visits L.A. as the Ducks and Kings meet under the Dodger Stadium lights
A Tale of Two Cities
What happens when the Broncos' historic offense faces off against the Seahawks' immovable defense?
January 20 - January 26, 2014
It’s a Process
Upsets, favorites, and old foes at the Australian Open
30 Thoughts About the WWE ‘Royal Rumble’
Thirty angles, 30 WWE stars, and the most entertaining pay-per-view event of the wrestling year
The NFL Honor Roll
The official ceremony is a week away, but here are our picks to take home the trophies
The Ballad of Boogie
DeMarcus Cousins is having a great season — but will he ever be a great leader?
Titus’s Top 12 NCAA Power Rankings
You know what's scary? Arizona looks like they could go undefeated through the regular season.
Beat Me Up, Let’s Get It Over With
An interview with Jim Ross on the past, present, and future of wrestling
Well, They Couldn’t All Have Him
The Yankees have reportedly landed coveted Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka. So, what does it mean for New York, and where does it leave the runners-up?
FiveThirtyEight Guest Post: Let It Snow?
And sleet. And rain. So, uh, how bad WILL the weather be for the Super Bowl?
Our NBA All-Star Team
As we approach the season's halfway point, Grantland decides who should be headed to New Orleans
So Good, So Young
The Dodgers violated a cardinal rule by giving a pitcher a long-term deal. If they regret anything, though, it may be failing to lock up Clayton Kershaw for even longer.
Orange Crush
Terrance Knighton's overwhelming size, Peyton Manning's undeniable skill, and John Elway's quiet little decisions have the Broncos headed to the Super Bowl
Championship Wrap-up: They Are Who We Thought They Were
The Super Bowl is set, but just how did the Broncos and Seahawks manage to get there?