When did ESPN announce the creation of Grantland?
ESPN announced the creation of Grantland in early 2011. The site officially launched on the 8th of June 2011 under the leadership of Bill Simmons.
Questions about Grantland
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who served as editor-in-chief for Grantland and until when?
Bill Simmons served as editor-in-chief until May 2015. He led the venture which aimed to bring long-form journalism to a digital audience accustomed to quick hits.
What happened after an article about Essay Anne Vanderbilt appeared on Grantland in January 2014?
Vanderbilt committed suicide before the article published and this event triggered considerable criticism from the transgender community and media observers. Bill Simmons later acknowledged errors made by himself and his writer including the outing of Vanderbilt to an investor.
On what date did ESPN officially announce the shutdown of Grantland?
ESPN officially announced the shutdown of Grantland on the 30th of October 2015. John Skipper told The New York Times that ESPN would not be renewing Simmons' contract earlier that May.
When did Bill Simmons start his new media venture called The Ringer?
Simmons started a new media venture called The Ringer in 2016. It focused on sports and pop culture similar to its predecessor with former Grantland employees joining the new venture.