September 2 - September 8, 2013
The NFL's Rising Teams
In Part 3 of our team-by-team preview, we look at the franchises that will be taking a step forward in 2013
The Residue of Design
The wandering path of Oliver Luck — former star QB, onetime congressional candidate, athletic director at West Virginia, and Andrew's dad — has led him back to where he started
Career Arc: Trent Reznor
From 'Hurt' to Hesitation Marks, the Nine Inch Nails godhead finds himself back where he started
The NFL's Cellar Dwellers
It's time to kick off our team-by-team preview with a look at the clubs that will be vying for the no. 1 pick in the 2014 NFL draft
Donald Trump Licked My Flesh, Part 2
Discovering the magic of U.S. Open night tennis — with the help of meth-grade cold medicine
The 30: Cleveland Rocks
With a cupcake schedule in September, the Indians have a shot at crashing the party in October
August 26 - September 1, 2013
The Unfortunate Tale of T-Mac
Tracy McGrady was a superstar who always seemed to find himself on the wrong team with the wrong players
Donald Trump Licked My Flesh, Part 1
A trip to the U.S. Open and a stay at the Waldorf Astoria. What could go wrong? (Everything. Everything could go wrong.)
The Death of Bob Kalsu
Arthur Ashe was spared from serving in Vietnam, allowing his tennis career to blossom. Bills lineman Kalsu elected to serve, and his family is still feeling the impact of his death.
London Calling
Moving a franchise to England is a complex proposition
'F— Rap, Laying Back Eating Poutine'
A highly stoned, deeply weird, very food-obsessed three days on the road with 300-pound Albanian American rapper Action Bronson
Battle for the Best Song of the Millennium: The Final
The thrilling conclusion of our latest Grantland Bracket
'Get It in His Hands … and He's Gone'
USC Trojan Marqise Lee's journey from Inglewood, California, to the heights of college football
The WWE's Difficult Men
Wrestling villains are supposed to make you mad. That's something to cheer about.
30 for 30 Shorts: ‘Arthur & Johnnie’
Our latest film, from television and film veteran Tate Donovan, tells the story of a brother's love and how it changed tennis history
Battle for the Best Song of the Millennium: The Final Four
Continuing the madness of our latest utterly infuriating Grantland Bracket
Getting Defensive
You would be hard-pressed to find another group in history better than the wrecking crew from the 2011 NFL draft class
Chance, This Is Your Cue
A day in Nashville with country radio host, Johnny Cash pal, cue-card man extraordinaire, and secret musical genius Chance Martin
The Tragedy of Derek Jeter's Defense
In the field, the Captain has not gotten any better with age. What has it cost the Yankees?
Quarterfinals of the Battle for the Best Song of the Millennium
Continuing the madness of our latest utterly infuriating Grantland Bracket
The Preseason Wrap
From the Jets' QB situation to the Arizona OL, the injury bug seems to be sweeping through the NFL
The 30: Money Players
The Orioles are still in the playoff race, but you have to wonder how different things could be if they had opened up their wallet
The Quarterback Curve
What the newest class of star quarterbacks needs to master on its way to becoming Tom Brady or Peyton Manning
Round 3 of the Battle for the Best Song of the Millennium
Continuing the madness of our latest utterly infuriating Grantland Bracket
August 19 - August 25, 2013
The Summer of No Mailbag
While the long wait for the Sports Guy to empty his inbox is over, A-Rod's status as man without a country has just begun
Processing the Process: Preparation Precipitates Preeminence
On Alabama, a recruiting team with a football problem
Round 2 of the Battle for the Best Song of the Millennium
Continuing the madness of our latest utterly infuriating Grantland Bracket
Thank You for Coaching
There are five simple situations that can be the difference between being a great head coach and an ex–head coach
‘Getting Ready for a Car Crash’: An Interview With Triple H
The WWE superstar and corporate honcho discusses his career and "the business"
Leaving the Little Guy Behind
Why the college football playoff system could shut out small schools like Boise State
Bros in Paradise
John Mayer morphs into the Jimmy Buffett of the north, but he can't touch the original article
Battle for the Best Song of the Millennium
Our latest totally arbitrary, completely ridiculous, utterly infuriating Grantland Bracket
Battle for the Best Song of the Millennium, Round 1
The first round of our latest totally arbitrary, completely ridiculous, utterly infuriating Grantland Bracket
Nomentum, Part 1
It's time to put to rest the ridiculous notion that momentum exists (and matters) in the NFL
First & Goal
When your offense needs to punch in the ball at the goal line, which kind of back do you want taking the ball?
Inside Joke: Hannibal Buress
One stand-up comedian explains how he develops some of his best material
Is It Time for Jets Fans to Defect?
Plus: sympathy for the Sabres faithful and Malkin's dad in the Bake Shop mailbag!
All It's Quacked Up to Be
How did Duck Dynasty become one of the biggest shows in America?
The Definitive Guide to NBA Team Names, Part 1
One writer's take on a very important basketball matter