November 18 - November 24, 2013
Bringing Happiness Back to Happy Valley
Christian Hackenberg, his family, and the decision that's helping to save Penn State
A Complete Rundown of Jameis Winston News Leaks
How the media has handled the Florida State quarterback's case
All Hail Megatron
If you haven't already, you need to start paying attention to Calvin Johnson, because you might never see someone like him again
Oh, Canada!
Celebrating the no. 1 sports fan among our neighbors to the north — Toronto mayor Rob Ford
Week 13 College Football Viewing Guide: Not All Bits Have Equal Value
In which college football indulges a week early
The Manning-Brady Face-off
Have the two iconic quarterbacks of the 21st century actually traded places?
WWE Survivor Series Mailbag
Answering the tough questions about the weak link in pro wrestling's Big Four pay-per-views
The First-Quarter NHL Report Card
A fourth of the way through the season, which teams are emerging as true contenders, and which teams are fading away?
The NFL’s Modern Man
How Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Connor Barwin — a bike-riding, socially conscious, Animal Collective–loving hipster — is redefining what it means to be a football player
30 for 30 Shorts: ‘The Great Imposter’
Our latest film, from director Matt Dilmore, tells the story of how a guy from Detroit was able to con just about every sports league in the country
The Defense Rests
The case against Houston is simple: The Rockets don't seem to want to guard anyone and Dwight Howard's fading skills aren't helping. Plus, a few things to like in the NBA this week.
The Free Safety
Tyrann Mathieu is now neither a legend nor a cautionary tale. He's simply a fantastically talented rookie whose rise with Arizona is worth watching.
Still Haunted by Len Bias
On what would have been Len Bias's 50th birthday, we look back to 2001, when Bill Simmons wondered how things could have been for the Celtics
Temperature Time
Which coaches are really on the hot seat? Plus, the rest of the notable news from Week 11.
November 11 - November 17, 2013
Return to the Island of Dr. Simbeau
The Sports Guy dares to clean out his inbox while making his Week 11 picks
Home Fields
The story of Ireland's Listowel Races is one of poets and pubkeepers, of farmers and families, of a shepherd and her grandson, who returned for the festival this fall
The Forgotten Showdown
Even though this is a marquee matchup, by NFL hype standards everyone seems to be ignoring the significance of Sunday's Chiefs-Broncos game
Grantland’s 2013-14 College Basketball Preview
Mark Titus and the rest of the Grantland crew on the upcoming madness
2013-14 NCAA Basketball Preview: The ACC
Duke is hard to hate this year. We are through the looking glass, people.
Horror Story
The Best Screenplay category nightmare — and how to fix it
Death or Glory
The Avalanche and Oilers took similar paths in their rebuilds. So why have their seasons been so drastically different?
Grantland Channel: The Coach Who Never Punts
The numbers are on Kevin Kelley's side. So why aren't more teams following his lead?
What Happened at Brian Holloway’s House?
An NFL player's empty home. A massive teenage party. A tailor-made story of social-media shaming and a former star wronged. Until you dig deeper, that is.
Trendsetters
We're far enough into the season to start seeing a few patterns and make the call on whether they are fact or fiction
2013-14 NCAA Basketball Preview: The Big 12
Kansas looks to win its 10th straight conference championship with Andrew Wiggins
The Greatest Trick Comedy Ever Pulled
On its 10-year anniversary, we look back on the made-for-TV prank movie Windy City Heat and discover the secret history of L.A.'s comedy underbelly along the way
Wedded Blitz! Autumnal Equinox
While the air is turning colder, things are just heating up in a special double-month review of the New York Times 'Vows' section
When the Fall Is All There Is
Who will be the face of baseball's steroid era: Bud Selig or Alex Rodriguez?
Flip the Script
The Lions and Panthers finally find a way to pull out a win in close games. Plus, the rest of the worthy news from Week 10.
November 4 - November 10, 2013
The 18 in Limbo
Who will claim the five up-for-grabs playoff spots in the NFL? Plus, Week 10 picks.
Rise of the Machines?
Even though the MLB schedule is now computerized, don't expect the guy behind the plate to be replaced anytime soon.
Citizen Eminem
Rap's most successful recluse tries to reconnect with a culture he left behind on The Marshall Mathers LP 2
Week 11 College Football Viewing Guide: Morbid But Necessary
Multiply. Vary. Let the strongest live and the weakest die.
2013-14 NCAA Basketball Preview: The SEC
Take this season off, Kentucky haters. The Wildcats have one of the most talented lineups in the history of college hoops.
2013-14 NCAA Basketball Preview: The Big Ten
So what if the Big Ten hasn't won a championship since 2000? It's still an elite conference. Really.
