March 2, 2012
Trade Machine Says, ‘LOL’
You crazy for this one, Danny! Yeah, it’s early March, Danny Ainge is putting on his clown makeup and emotionally tying up the Big 3 (+ 1) in some warehouse and making them choose which one gets to survive. That must mean it’s Silly Season, a.k.a. NBA Trade Deadline Time. We’ve only got until March […]
Read moreAbout Last Night: Thin Line Between Love & Rondo
In case you were out living a life of leisure, here’s what you missed in sports on Thursday. Despite recent trade rumors, Celtics coach Doc Rivers said he is confident that Rajon Rondo will remain with the team until the season’s end. “He can’t leave,” said Rivers, with a disturbing grin. “I’ve got his whole […]
Read moreMarch 1, 2012
And You Will Know Us by Our D-Leaguers: The Staying Power of the Spurs
If you thumbed on ESPN last night to catch some of the nationally televised matchup between two of the NBA’s finest teams, you might have seen these formidable names simultaneously on the floor for the Spurs: Anderson, Bonner, Green, Neal and Splitter. Let’s see. Which Anderson is that? Kenny? Nick? Sparky? And Green. OK, is […]
Read moreRG3 Watch: Griffin the Cowboy?
Oh mannnnn, it’s day three of the Robert Griffin III Watch, aka GRIFFINSANITY, and I haven’t slept for 72 hours. I’m just afraid I’m going to miss something, you know what I mean? What if there’s a crazy rumor? What if there’s a rumor that Griffin III and Eli Manning got in a fistfight at […]
Read moreThe Closer: Derrick Rose in Crunch Time
Last night, Derrick Rose had another big game for the Chicago Bulls. Rose scored 29 points on 10-of-23 shooting in the Bulls’ 96-89 win over the San Antonio Spurs, and with the game on the line, he showed just how much pressure he puts on a defense. The Bulls, up three with a minute left […]
Read more2012 MLB Season Preview: Boston Red Sox
Grantland has more Red Sox fans on staff than you’ll find at Fenway for a 10-game homestand. My boss is a Red Sox fan. His boss is a Red Sox fan. And his boss is a Red Sox fan. I make every effort to be objective in covering the Sox, same as all 29 other […]
Read moreFree Agent Hype Chronicles: Arian Foster
Disclaimer: This article is part of my series on free agency from the perspective of the agent, where I prepare Scott Boras-esque “books” that detail where each player stands in the marketplace and why he deserves as much of your team’s money as possible. Normally, my goal is to use statistics and historical context to […]
Read moreComedy and Survival: NC State Beats Miami
I promise there’s basketball later in this post, but I have to start off with the fans. Because Wednesday night at the RBC Center in Raleigh, while N.C. State and Miami were playing for their tournament lives, the Wolfpack faithful taught us all the three most important lessons about comedy. 1. Brevity = soul of […]
Read moreGrantland Network Podcast: Men in Blazers
With their beloved Downton Abbey gone but not forgotten, and the Oscars a plodding replacement, only a peerless feast of football could save the Men in Blazers from the mid-winter blues. Luckily for this week’s pod, their cup runneth over. Michael and Roger kick things off with the United States’ victory over Italy in Genoa […]
Read moreHockey’s Three Stars of Comedy
Hockey’s Three Stars of Comedy is a monthly feature that will recognize the three NHL personalities from around the league who produced the most comedic fodder for fans. It will appear every month until Brian Burke finally fires Ron Wilson, which means it will run forever. Honorable Mentions Dwayne Roloson, Tampa Bay Lightning Imagine you’re […]
Read moreUSMNT Chunk Up the Deuce at Italy
Here are three takeaways from the United States’ historic, 1-0 victory over Italy in Genoa on Wednesday: The Clint Administration: It goes without saying that Clint Dempsey, who scored the only goal of the match, is the best active American soccer player. He has been immense for Fulham this season, making an impact both on […]
Read moreAbout Last Night: Tiger Drops A Beauty
In case you were out living a life of leisure, here’s what you missed in sports on Wednesday. Tiger Woods grew testy when questioned about former swing coach Hank Haney’s new book, refusing to answer questions but ending one interview by saying, “you’re a beauty” and “have a good day.” Which is not markedly different […]
Read moreB.S. Report Transcript: Barack Obama
Bill Simmons: Welcome to the White House. Very proud to have the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, on the B.S. Report. This is your first podcast? President Barack Obama: This is — well, I used to have my own podcast. BS: What? Obama: When I was U.S. Senator I was way […]
Read moreB.S. Report: Barack Obama
The B.S. Report made a special road trip to the White House yesterday to make podcast history: the first-ever podcast with a sitting U.S. President. Take that, Marc Maron! Even if we only had 25 minutes, Grantland editor-in-chief Bill Simmons and President Obama covered a bunch of sports-related topics, including how the President manages to […]
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