July 15, 2015
Room for Improvement: Four NFL Units That Need to Match Their Counterparts on the Other Side of the Ball
If one unit can at least start to catch up with the excellence of the other, the Cowboys could be Super Bowl contenders. It’s a situation that’s actually reminiscent of a handful of teams around the league — haves on one side of the ball and have-nots on the other.
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NBA Summer League Shootaround: Okafor vs. Porzingis, the Reinvention of Doug McDermott, and More
The Shootaround crew is in Vegas for NBA summer league, hoping to catch a rising star. Here are some thoughts through Tuesday’s action.
Read more‘Grantland Sports Podcast’: USWNT’s Ali Krieger on Winning the World Cup and Celebrating With Taylor Swift
U.S. women’s national team fullback Ali Krieger on winning the World Cup, playing on turf, and celebrating with Taylor Swift in front of thousands of fans.
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You Missed This: The Greatest Moment in the History of the Triple-A All-Star Game
God bless you, Joe Vitiello.
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The Future Looked Pretty Fun at the MLB All-Star Game, So Why Can’t We Have It Now?
The All-Star Game delivered a tantalizing glimpse into baseball’s future, both in performance and presentation.
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Grown at Home: How the Giants Built the Best Infield in Baseball
Along with all-world catcher Buster Posey, a foursome of unheralded prospects have reinvigorated San Francisco’s present — and its future.
Read moreJuly 14, 2015
The Ghost of Reggie Bush: Looking Back at a Tarnished Trojan Hero, 10 Years Later
Ten years is more than enough time for the legend to begin to outrun the historical record. Here’s a look back at the USC running back’s Heisman season — in all its glory and controversy.
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NBA Summer League Shootaround: Justise Winslow’s Vegas Debut and a Clash of Champions
The Shootaround crew is in Vegas for NBA summer league, hoping to catch a rising star. Here are some thoughts through Monday’s action.
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The Enes Kanter Contract and OKC’s Gamble in the Year of KD
Is Oklahoma trying to help Kevin Durant, or prepare for his exit?
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Trading Places: MLB Needs a Player Loan System
Soccer fans seem to thrive on the drama and practicality of teams borrowing each other’s assets, so it’s time for baseball to follow suit.
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Exhibition Simulation: What Would Happen If the Royals Played the NL All-Stars?
What if the all-Royals movement had succeeded beyond what the most fevered Omar Infante supporter could have hoped? What if even the player-voters had been in on it? What if Ned Yost had abused his appointment powers with even more patronage?
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Home Run Derby Power Rankings: Baseball Is Better With a Bracket and a Clock
Cincinnati’s Todd Frazier became only the second player to win the Home Run Derby in his own stadium, but where you end up matters less than how you got there.
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A Tale of Two Cities: Phoenix and Philly Plot Different Courses to Contention
The Suns and Sixers are both making plans to have a legitimate shot at the title. One is in a rush, while the other is going with slow and steady wins the race.
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