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Ben Baskin

Ben Baskin

Joined: Sep 17, 2019

Ben Baskin is a reporter for Sports Illustrated. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 2013 and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in 2014.

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Julian Edelman Is Back on Top and Ready to Take Over the World

Julian Edelman had big plans for his career both on and off the field, but it was all put on hold when he tore his ACL in August 2017. Nearly two years later, with his injury and suspension behind him, the Patriots’ wide receiver has come full circle, win

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The Best Athlete-Turned-Rapper? It’s Arian Foster. (Just Ask Him)
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The Best Athlete-Turned-Rapper? It’s Arian Foster. (Just Ask Him)

The eclectic former All-Pro back has been working on his music for years. Is it a cut above? Give a listen and decide.

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Baylor's Dominant Yet Hard-Fought Season Gets the National Championship Its Stars Deserve
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Baylor's Dominant Yet Hard-Fought Season Gets the National Championship Its Stars Deserve

In a season of parity across women’s basketball, Baylor was the one consistent force, but its national championship journey was far from simple.

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Women's Championship Preview: Can Notre Dame Repeat?

Notre Dame is looking to become the first non-UConn program to repeat as champions since Tennessee did so in 2007-08.

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Notre Dame, Baylor Survive Back-and-Forth Affairs to Secure Spots in Title Game

Notre Dame returns to the national championship to face a Baylor team that is making its first appearance since winning it all in 2012.

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Is Louisville's First NCAA Title in the Cards for Asia Durr?
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Is Louisville's First NCAA Title in the Cards for Asia Durr?

In four seasons at Louisville, Asia Durr has blossomed into a spectacular scorer while advancing ever closer to her dream: the school's first national title. But March can be the cruelest month—and three powerhouses stand in the Cardinals' way.

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When Atlanta Last Hosted a Super Bowl...
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When Atlanta Last Hosted a Super Bowl...

There was an epic ice storm, a dancing dot-com chimp, a nail-biter of a game and an All-Pro’s arrest on murder charges. Super Bowl XXXIV, at the turn of the century, was something else. Perhaps that’s why it took the NFL so long to return to Atlanta.

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Saints Left in a State of Disbelief After Missed Pass Interference Ends Their Magical Season
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Saints Left in a State of Disbelief After Missed Pass Interference Ends Their Magical Season

The players in the New Orleans locker room were nearly at a loss for words following their stunning loss to the Rams in the NFC championship game.

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Chiefs’ Defense Must Improve—Dramatically, Immediately—to Keep Super Bowl Hopes Alive
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Chiefs’ Defense Must Improve—Dramatically, Immediately—to Keep Super Bowl Hopes Alive

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Patriots Don’t Look Like the Patriots in Loss to the Steelers
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Patriots Don’t Look Like the Patriots in Loss to the Steelers

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How Saints' Running Back Alvin Kamara Exploded the Sports World in 2018
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How Saints' Running Back Alvin Kamara Exploded the Sports World in 2018

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Bears Shut Down Sean McVay and the Rams in a Rare Defensive Struggle
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Bears Shut Down Sean McVay and the Rams in a Rare Defensive Struggle

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