November 4 - November 10, 2013
Man Up
Declaring a war on warrior culture in the wake of the Miami Dolphins bullying scandal
Division of Zeros
What's wrong with the Metropolitan Division? (Pretty much everything, as it turns out.)
A (Very) Concise History of Racism in Wrestling, 1980-Present
An encyclopedia of stereotypes, from Virgil to Kamala to Mr. Fuji to the Mexicools, and many more in between
30 for 30 Shorts: ‘The Schedule Makers’
Our latest film, from documentarian Joseph Garner, tells the story of a husband-and-wife team who managed the MLB calendar for more than two decades
Big 12 Football’s Green Beret
Nate Boyer's journey from failed actor to Sudanese refugee worker to the Iraq war and, finally, to starting long-snapper for the University of Texas
Silver or Gold?
Would you rather see your favorite team hoist the Cup or your home country capture Olympic glory? Plus, questions on wedding etiquette, bullying in sports, and New York FANdom in this month's Bake Shop!
Fear the Panthers
How did Carolina manage to maintain such a dominant four-game stretch? Plus, the rest of the worthy news from Week 9.
A Restricted Gamble
Gordon Hayward headlines a crop of players who will have to wait for their paydays. Plus, a few things to like and dislike.
The Final Turn
In an emotional weekend at Santa Anita, a 50-year-old jockey became a Breeders' Cup champion and a two-year-old horse fell to the track
October 28 - November 3, 2013
Kendrick Perkins’s Rothko of Despair
Can OKC's much-maligned center turn things around this season?
November Pain
History suggests that the season is already over for these eight NHL teams. But could any defy the odds?
What Did We Learn From the MLB Season?
With the World Series trophy handed out, we can look back at what baseball taught us in 2013
The X-Files: Danny Granger
If the Indiana Pacers can take the next step and make the NBA Finals this season, they'll need help from Danny Granger — or his expiring contract
Read-Option Progress Report
We check in with the oft-maligned scheme to see where it has been and where it might be going a year after it took the league by storm
This Is Our Papi
Just like Bill Russell before him, David Ortiz and his larger-than-life persona have written his name in permanent ink in the Boston history books
Week 10 College Football Viewing Guide: Boys Becoming Men, Men Becoming Wolves
What a friend we have in Jameis
Boston Strong
Game 6 of the World Series capped a lightning-fast turnaround for the worst-to-first Red Sox
Fall TV Preview: Ranking the New Comedies
The good, the bad, and the flat-out terrible from our friends at Hollywood's finest laugh factories
Rocked
An oral history of the 1989 World Series, which was dominated by the Oakland A's — and devastated by the Loma Prieta earthquake
Grantland’s 2013-14 NBA Season Preview
Our staff's exhaustive coverage of the most exciting year in hoops since last year
Wrestling Needs an Offseason: How to Do It
A quick Hell in a Cell recap followed by a modest proposal in favor of WWE sabbaticals
The Return of Twin Peaks?
Sure! Why not? This and the rest of your questions answered in the latest TV mailbag.
Jocks and Bonds
Does the Arian Foster IPO really give fans a chance to buy a piece of an NFL superstar?
Brooklyn and Boston: After the Trade
The beginning of a strange new season for Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo, and their respective teams
Sportstorialist: New Jerseys!
Phoenix and Golden State look mah-velous as the NBA unveils its updated 2013-14 uniforms
What We Learned From the World Series
In a weekend of miscues and mistakes, the Red Sox and Cardinals are all even in the Fall Classic
October 21 - October 27, 2013
32 Bold Predictions for the NBA Season
Who will be traded, what teams will surprise you, and more deeply trustworthy prophecies
Don’t Call It a Comeback!
The Sports Guy sets his sights on redeeming himself while delivering some reader emails and the Week 8 picks
The WWE Midseason Awards
Even if there is no "season" in pro wrestling, we're taking stock of 2013, six months after WrestleMania 29
But It Did Happen
The completely bonkers, wildly unbelievable, mind-bogglingly lopsided Tulsa-Houston game of 1968, featuring a future NFL coach, a country singer, and … Dr. Phil
Jerry’s Broken Toy
The Cowboys' practice of bad drafts and worse contracts is leading them down a path to salary-cap catastrophe
Home Cooking
Don't be deceived by their brutal Game 1 loss: The Cardinals have drafted and developed their way to becoming baseball's model franchise
Net Worth
What's the trade value of a starting goalie? It's harder to figure out than you might think.
Week 9 College Football Viewing Guide: Shine On and Beware
Trusting in astrology to guide your college football weekend isn't any weirder than believing a game hinges on the presence of your trusty koozie
2013-14 College Basketball Preview: The American Athletic Conference
Can Russ Smith, Luke Hancock, and the Louisville Cardinals win back-to-back national championships?
Why the Red Sox Will Win the World Series
A potent lineup, a killer closer, and a savvy manager will lead Boston to another championship
Why the Cardinals Will Win the World Series
Two stud starters, two rookie relievers, and a key offensive philosophy will lead St. Louis to another championship