Grant Wahl

In 2007, David Beckham left the comfort and securiity of European soccer and embarked on a new and risky adventure in the U.S. with the L.A. Galaxy. Sports writer Grant Wahl spent two years following Beckham and the Galaxy. In The Beckham Experiment, he provides the behind-the-scenes drama of Beckham's time on the road in one of sports' most fascinating gambles. In 12 years at Sports Illustrated, Grant Wahl has written 31 cover stories and covered five World Cups, three Olympics, and 12 NCAA basketball tournaments.Recorded On: Wednesday, February 17, 2010