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Blake Silverman

Blake Silverman

Joined: Nov 7, 2024

Blake Silverman is a breaking/trending news writer at Sports Illustrated. Blake has covered the WNBA, NBA, G League and college basketball since 2021 for numerous sites including Winsidr, SB Nation's Detroit Bad Boys and A10Talk. He graduated from Michigan State University before receiving a master's degree in sports journalism from St. Bonaventure University. Outside of work, he's probably binging the latest Netflix documentary, at a yoga studio or enjoying everything Detroit sports. A lifelong Michigander, he lives in suburban Detroit with his wife, young son and their personal petting zoo of two cats and a dog.

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Rivers addresses the media in a press conference during practice prior to the Emirates NBA Cup semi-finals at T-Mobile Arena.
NBA

Doc Rivers Calls Darvin Ham NBA Cup 'Secret Weapon' After Bucks Win

You can't stop Darvin Ham in NBA Cup play.

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Milwaukee Bucks guard Lillard arrives at the Emirates NBA Cup-Red Carpet before their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena.
NBA

Damian Lillard Has Heartwarming Plan For His $500K NBA Cup Champion Bonus

Dame plans to give back with his extra NBA Cup cash.

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ESPN broadcaster Hubie Brown calls an NBA game.
NBA

Hubie Brown's Final ESPN Broadcast Set After Storied Career As Coach, Analyst

The legendary coach and analyst will call his final game in February.

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Arizona Cardinals safety Baker celebrates a tackle against the Miami Dolphins
NFL

Cardinals, All-Pro Budda Baker Reach Agreement on Huge Extension

The Cardinals signed Budda Baker to an extension that keeps him in Arizona through the 2027 season.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cousins throws a pass against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
NFL

NFL World Reacts to Falcons Sending Kirk Cousins to Bench Despite Nine-Figure Investment

Michael Penix Jr. is officially taking over in Atlanta.

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The Emirates NBA Cup on the red carpet before the championship game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena.
NBA

Adam Silver Suggests Potential Tweak for Next Year's NBA Cup Final

The more colored courts the merrier.

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Cody Bellinger greets his father Clay Bellinger after the first round during the 2017 MLB Home Run Derby at Marlins Park.
MLB

Cody Bellinger and His Dad Join Exclusive Yankees List After Trade From Cubs

Cody won't be the first Bellinger to rock the Yankees' pinstripes.

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Raiders fans display a 'Tank for Shedeur' sign during Monday Night Football.
NFL

Raiders Fans Display Sign Encouraging Tanking for Shedeur Sanders During Loss to Falcons

Tank for Shedeur?

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Chicago Bears quarterback Williams (18) runs with the ball against the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.
NFL

Troy Aikman Has Encouraging Message for Caleb Williams Amid Difficult Rookie Campaign

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Jackson State Tigers wide receiver Travis Hunter reacts after catching a touchdown against the 2022 Celebration Bowl.
College Football

Travis Hunter's Brother, Trayvis, Receives College Offer From Familiar School

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Charlotte Hornets forward Bridges celebrates with guard Ball after scoring a basket.
NBA

Hornets Announcer Goes Crazy as LaMelo Ball Throws Two Awesome Lobs to Miles Bridges

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Indiana Fever guard Clark reacts during the first half against the Connecticut Sun during game two of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena.
WNBA

Caitlin Clark's First Workout With New Fever Coach Had WNBA Fans Fired Up

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