Chris Sprow on The Athletic’s latest newsletter ‘Peak’ and a look ahead into 2026
"It's a year full of promise and possibilities."
Posts by Michael Grant
Lynn Jones’ press conference comments were a Rorschach test on America’s media relationship
David Shumate on finding his voice as Duke’s play-by-play announcer
Jay Bilas on James Nnaji case, best teams in the country, and more
NFL Films’ Michelle Navarrete on the Philadelphia Eagles and ‘Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East’
'We haven't gotten a no, really, from anyone as far as interviews... There hasn't been pushback at all."
Troy Aikman’s Dolphins side job raises more conflict of interest questions
Troy Aikman's side job raises conflict-of-interest questions.
‘Marty Supreme’ is more of a drama than a sports movie
There's not enough action or details in this supposed sports film.
Why the John Madden movie deserves the benefit of the doubt
Nicolas Cage has always been unafraid to take risks. 'Madden' is one of his biggest.
E60’s ‘Paid to Play’ offers different perspectives on college sports’ new era
Players, coaches, and administrators share their thoughts on navigating the NIL/transfer portal era.
Netflix’s John Elway documentary runs a conservative playbook
'Elway' is a solid look at Hall of Fame QB, but falls short of being a great sports documentary.
NHL Network’s E.J. Hradek talks IIHF World Junior Championship, his unusual path to broadcasting
Potential rift between Dan Le Batard and Stugotz leaves fanbase hanging in suspense
Adam Silver must find a solution to NBA injury woes
Our favorite ‘Pablo Torre Finds Out’ episodes of 2025
Media focus on Philip Rivers story overshadows larger point of NFL’s QB development problem
Starting a 44-year-old grandfather says a lot about the state of the league's QBs.
Filmmaker Andre Gaines on ‘the honor’ of making a Stuart Scott 30 for 30
"He was somebody that I thought was an incredible voice and a legend, a trailblazer, a pioneer, a cultural icon."
Tom Verducci on MLB Network’s special look back on 2025 World Series Game 7
How will Netflix Warner Bros. deal affect sports documentaries?
This acquisition makes it hard to be optimistic about the future of sports documentaries.
Russell Wilson has an opportunity to reinvent himself in CBS audition
This Sunday, Russell Wilson can alter that narrative around him when he joins CBS Sports as a guest analyst.
IndyStar’s Zach Osterman on an epic sports day for the Indiana Hoosiers in Indianapolis
Geoff Arnold’s Orioles departure offers bleak broadcasting business reality check
HBO’s ‘The Shuffle’ is a fun look back at the 1985 Chicago Bears’ iconic song
The Super Bowl Shuffle was a pop culture sensation that will never be matched.
St. Elmo is once again in the middle of a sports story, in the strangest way possible
The Indianapolis institution is facing a different kind of attention after its parent company was added to the lawsuit against Mark Sanchez and Fox.
Dave Zirin, Jeff Pearlman have valid criticisms about how NFL media covers CTE
‘Luv Ya, Bum!’ documentary pays homage to Bum Phillips, a Texas original
The late NFL coach guided the Houston Oilers during their Luv Ya Blue era.
