RD Recap: Grantland Names Interim EIC; Changes at BuzzFeed

Grantland has a new editor in chief, as Chris Connelly steps into the role vacated by Bill Simmons. He’s only there in an interim capacity, but the move does show that the “worldwide leader” is committed to continuing to invest in what many saw as a vanity project for the ousted and outspoken columnist. “We are thrilled to have a journalist of Chris’ caliber join us on an interim basis as we go forward and build on the smart, fun, adventurous, creative, unexpected and vital spirit of Grantland,” ESPN’s evp of global strategy and original content, Marie Donoghue, said in a statement.