About the Book: In the winter 2025 issue of Granta titled “Winners”, the magazine returns to its tradition of sports writing to examine how competition and the drive to win permeate modern society. Featuring essays on American football by Nico Walker and boxing by Declan Ryan, along with fiction and photography from contributors such as Caryl Churchill, Mircea Cărtărescu and An‑My Lê, the issue explores the spiritual, cultural and social dimensions of what it means to be a winner