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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.

Golden State Warriors forward Green argues a call with referee in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
NBA

Draymond Green Calls Grizzlies Coach a 'Softie' for Flagrant Foul Complaint

Draymond Green had some words for Taylor Jenkins.

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Boston Celtics head coach Mazzulla watches from the sideline at TD Garden.
NBA

Joe Mazzulla Had Hilarious Three-Word Message About Significance of NBA Cup

The Celtics coach joked about the NBA Cup before Boston's game against Cleveland.

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Utah Utes head coach Lynne Roberts celebrates after a game.
WNBA

Los Angeles Sparks Hire Lynne Roberts As Next Head Coach

Lynne Roberts is the Sparks' new head coach after leading the Utah Utes for the past nine-plus seasons.

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Irvin during the NFL Combine.
NFL

Michael Irvin Says Deion Sanders Would Accept Cowboys Job If They Draft Son, Shedeur

Michael Irvin seemed pretty confident that Deion Sanders would accept the Cowboys job if they drafted Shedeur.

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Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes react to the Rookie of the Year announcement.
MLB

Livvy Dunne Was More Excited About Paul Skenes Winning Rookie of the Year Than He Was

Skenes received the National League Rookie of the Year award Monday night.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Rush against the Houston Texans.
NFL

Cowboys Fumbled Twice On One Play Leading to Texans TD and NFL Fans Had Jokes

A wacky play with two Cowboys fumbles led to a touchdown for the Texans defense.

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Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey misses a field goal during the first half against the Houston Texans.
NFL

NFL Fans React to Troy Aikman and Joe Buck's Brutal Jinx on Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey

Aikman and Buck had an all-time announcer's jinx Monday night.

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Soto hits a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the World Series.
MLB

Report: Dodgers Making Free Agency Pitch to Juan Soto On Tuesday

Soto is reportedly meeting with the Dodgers on Tuesday.

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Celtics forward Tatum shoots the ball over then-New York Knicks forward Julius Randle.
NBA

NBA Admits Refs Missed Calls on Game-Winning Shots by Jayson Tatum, Julius Randle

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes throws a pitch against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at PNC Park.
MLB

Paul Skenes Reacts to Massive Bounty Pirates Offered for His Rookie Card

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The roof of Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays MLB team, was torn off by Hurricane Milton's powerful winds.
MLB

Rays Release Shocking Images of Tropicana Field Damage After Hurricane Milton

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A piece of the roof at AT&T Stadium ahead of the Dallas Cowboys' clash against the Houston Texans.
NFL

AT&T Stadium Roof Debacle Brought Fans to Roast Cowboys, Jerry Jones

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