November 6, 2014
The Martyrdom of Marcus Lattimore
It’s a loss for the game in general when the opportunity to watch great athletes perform at the highest level vanishes, but the sociopolitical and economic ramifications make Lattimore’s story worse.
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Tales From the NFL Quarterback Carousel: The Texans Win, the Bucs Lose
The Texans are making the smart choice in handing over the reins to Ryan Mallett, while the Bucs … who knows what they are doing.
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B.S. Report: Bob Ryan
Bob Ryan joins the B.S. Report to discuss the evolution of sports journalism, the Celtics, the Patriots, and his new book, ‘Scribe: My Life in Sports.’
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NBA Shootaround: The Jazz Messengers
So much amazing is happening, and the Shootaround crew is back 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 will remember forever. Go Play a Video Game (All GIFs by Jason Gallagher unless otherwise noted) Jason Concepcion: Young Jazz, stand up! […]
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Old Man Wizards: How Washington’s Veterans Complement Its Young Stars
While the Wizards’ fortunes may be rising along with the neophytes, look anywhere else on the roster, and all you’ll see are savvy, experienced veterans.
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Welcome to the 2014 NFL Loan Draft
And with the first pick, the San Francisco 49ers select …
Read moreNovember 5, 2014
A Complete List of NBA Players Throughout History to Whom Josh Smith Will Not Respond
The Detroit Pistons opened their season against the Denver Nuggets last week. The result was a 10-point Detroit loss and several sides of delicious beef. In a postgame interview, a victorious Kenneth Faried (22 points, 17 rebounds, 8-of-12, .709 true shooting), mentioned that the keys to the game were rebounding, neutralizing Detroit’s shot-blocking, and Josh Smith […]
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The Grantland NFL Podcast: Checking In on Preseason Prop Bets and More
At the halfway point of the NFL season, Robert Mays and Bill Barnwell check in on their preseason prop bets before an interview with comedian Alice Wetterlund, the dancing star of Southwest Airlines’s ubiquitous wedding commercial.
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Standing Behind Bortles: The Conversion of Denard Robinson
A willingness to change positions may give the former University of Michigan quarterback a long-term opportunity in the NFL.
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The Contract Shell Game: Klay, Kawhi, and Extensions in the Ever-Changing NBA
Negotiating deals in the NBA is hard when you know the ground rules. Good luck doing it when you don’t.
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Heisman Watch: The Duke Rises
At this point, it sure looks like the 2014 Heisman hunt will be a two-man race between Marcus Mariota and Dak Prescott. But a rising threat down South could make some late noise if he keeps dropping 100-yard rushing games against elite opponents. Duke Johnson, the stage is yours.
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Angles and Angels: Lauren Hill, Mountain Ridge High, and the American Myth of Sportsmanship
Over the past couple of weeks, two events seemed to show us how ambivalent we truly are about our desire to have our games impart moral lessons.
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NFL at the Half: Breaking Down the Numbers
The peripheral numbers in discussion here today are subtle indicators of performance that might tell us whether a team is better or worse than their record in ways that might predict how they perform from here on out.
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