December 4, 2014
We Went There: Wisconsin-Duke at the Kohl Center
Eight observations from the biggest game of the college basketball season.
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An Incomplete Encyclopedia of NBA Superstar Signature Moves: Volume 2
We’ve already covered some of the game’s most recognizable creations in Volume 1 — Dirk’s one-legged fadeaway, Duncan’s left-block bank shot — but here are 10 more of our favorites.
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‘The Grantland NFL Podcast’: Atlanta Falcons and Rookie Quarterbacks
Mays and Barnwell adopt the Falcons and discuss the league’s rookie quarterbacks on today’s podcast.
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Giveaway Eagles: Should Philadelphia Be Worried About Its Turnover Problem?
Lowly Jacksonville got everyone’s attention by strip-sacking Nick Foles on Philadelphia’s first two drives of the season, and the turnovers haven’t stopped — the Eagles now lead the league with 28.
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‘B.S. Report’: Chuck Klosterman
Chuck Klosterman and Bill Simmons discuss college football, Bruce Springsteen and Chris Martin fronting U2, the role of a sports commissioner, and much more.
Read moreDecember 3, 2014
NHL Breakout Watch: Five Players You Have to Know Right Now
Have you ever said aloud, or even heard, the name Zemgus Girgensons? If so, there’s an excellent chance that you’re either a depressed and snowbound Buffalo Sabres fan … or you’re one of Latvia’s 2 million or so citizens.
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‘Cheap Heat’ Podcast: CM Punk, Vince McMahon, and Pat Patterson
CM Punk meta pod! The guys discuss Punk on Colt Cabana’s podcast, Vince on Steve Austin’s podcast, and the secret life of Pat Patterson.
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CM Punk’s Parting Shot
Why the wrestler who brought in the Reality Era walked away from WWE.
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Titus’s Top 12 NCAA Power Rankings: Guess Who’s No. 1
A deep dive on the best teams in college basketball today.
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Heisman Watch: Mariota’s Almost There
A win over Arizona will neutralize the strongest argument against Mariota’s candidacy, but if the Wildcats upset the Ducks again, the door might creep open for Amari Cooper or Melvin Gordon.
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The Spacing Agent: Courtney Lee on the Memphis Grizzlies’ Hot Start
Make no mistake, Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph are the most important players in Memphis. But for as good as they are, they need help stretching the defense. That’s where Lee comes in.
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‘The Lowe Post’ Podcast: Chris Herrington and Ethan Sherwood Strauss
Zach talks to Chris Herrington of the ‘Memphis Commercial Appeal’ and Ethan Sherwood Strauss of ESPN.com about the Grizzlies and Warriors, the league’s two hottest teams.
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Three’s Company: Florida, Michigan, and Nebraska Enter the Silly Season
Three traditional, high-profile powerhouses are searching for new head coaches. Here’s the reality awaiting each fan base — and the dream scenario it shouldn’t quite be ready to let die.
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The College Football Playoff Is Already Amazing
This sport is never perfect, and it’s not always fair. You can either learn to enjoy the absurdity or spend all year in a state of outrage. It’s a lot like life, particularly because watching other people take it way too seriously is half the fun.
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