This Is the Best Offense-vs.-Defense Showdown in Super-Bowl History
And (naturally) there is a graph to prove it.
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Richard Sherman: The New, True All-American
Why has Sherman's infamous post-game interview stirred up so much discomfort? Easy: The nation sees itself in him.
The Case For an Awesome, Old-School, Cold-Weather Super Bowl
Yes, icy conditions could put some of this year's festivities in jeopardy—but they could also strip the game down to its gutsiest, sloppiest, most gloriously determination-testing form.
Dr. V, Sports Journalism, and Why Sensitivity Matters
What Grantland could have learned from a past decision at Vanity Fair before publishing its controversial story about Essay Anne Vanderbilt
Richard Sherman's Best Behavior
There's some weird notion in our society that holds that trash-talking is for the classless and stupid.
The AFC and NFC Championships: A Guide to the Year's Best Football Day
Broncos vs. Patriots, Niners vs. Seahawks—what to watch for on Sunday, whose legacies are at stake, and why it could start raining candy in Washington
The Questionable Ethics of Teaching My Son to Love Pro Football
Fathers and sons have bonded over football games for generations, but today it's harder for parents to ignore the growing concerns surrounding the sport.
What Every Pro Tennis Player Does Better Than Roger Federer
Among players active since 1990, Federer holds the worst record in matches where the loser wins more points than the winner—but that might just be further evidence that he's the greatest.