January 4, 2013
About Last Night: Spurs Rusted Out
In case you were out seeing if it was really as cold as the guy on TV said it was (it was), here’s what you missed in sports on Thursday. The New York Knicks snapped the San Antonio Spurs’ seven-game winning streak, with a decisive 100-83 victory at Madison Square Garden. “Doesn’t matter,” said Spurs […]
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The Trenches NFL Podcast: Robert Mays and Ephraim Salaam
Robert Mays and Ephraim Salaam discuss the end of the Bears season, how teams prepare for the playoffs, and the problem with Pro Bowl voting.
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CourtVision: Attack Guards and the Slow Retreat of Deron Williams
On the November 7, 2012, episode of Pardon the Interruption, Tony Kornheiser and Mike Wilbon interviewed Dork Elvis, a.k.a. Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey. During the interview, Kornheiser asked Morey the following questions: “Is there a specific statistic, Daryl, that you look for in a player that counts for more than any other statistic out […]
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Defining the Principles of Washington’s Offensive Revolution
With Tom Brady and Peyton Manning still dissecting defenses, this weekend’s game between the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins might not produce this year’s Super Bowl winner, but it may still be the key to the NFL’s future. Since their 3-6 start, the Redskins are on a seven-game winning streak, during which their already potent […]
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NBA Shootaround: The Jackson Five
So much amazing is happening, and the Shootaround crew is here to help you keep track of it all. You’ll find takes on moments you might’ve missed from the previous night, along with ones you’ll remember forever. Fantasy Basketball How does one describe watching the Warriors shoot out the lights on the Clippers last night? […]
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Norm Macdonald’s 2013 PGA Year in Preview
Norm Macdonald made two big New Year’s resolutions. One was to start writing pieces for Grantland. The other is going to be revealed on Friday in his second piece for us. Today, he shares his thoughts on the 2013 PGA season. 2012, the golden year of golf, began with Phil. Lefty beat Tiger by nine […]
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The Not Quite Midseason NBA Awards, Part 2
I handed out midseason awards for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday. Now it’s time to address the “other” three major awards races. Rookie of the Year 1. Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers 2. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Charlotte Bobcats 3. Tie: Anthony Davis, New Orleans Hornets/Andre Drummond, Detroit […]
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20 Wishes for the USMNT in 2013
The United States national team finished 2012 with a record of 9-2-3, tying the best calendar year showing in the modern era. They qualified for the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualification. They beat Italy and Mexico on the road, and tied Russia in Russia. They found some talent — Graham Zusi, Geoff Cameron, […]
Read moreAbout Last Night: Ray Lewis, Pregame Dance to Retire
In case you were busy explaining why your “flu-like symptoms” aren’t just a cover for a two-day New Year’s Eve hangover, here’s what you missed in sports on Wednesday. 17 year NFL veteran Ray Lewis announced that he’ll retire at the end of the postseason. Lewis explained, “This will give me time to dedicate myself […]
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