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Blake Silverman

Blake Silverman

Joined: Nov 7, 2024

Blake Silverman is a contributor to the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. Before joining SI in November 2024, he covered the WNBA, NBA, G League and college basketball for numerous sites, including Winsidr, SB Nation's Detroit Bad Boys and A10Talk. He graduated from Michigan State University before receiving a master's 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.

UConn's Karaban speaks to reporters after the NCAA tournament loss to Florida.
College Basketball

UConn’s Alex Karaban Had Saddest Line After Huskies' NCAA Tournament Loss to Florida

Karaban was torn up after the second-round loss.

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Dan Hurley was not happy after UConn's loss to Florida.
College Basketball

Dan Hurley Had NSFW Warning for Baylor While Walking Off Court After Loss to Florida

Hurley felt some type of way walking off the court.

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Former Texas Longhorns head coach Terry walks off the court after the loss against the Tennessee Volunteers in the SEC tournament.
College Basketball

College Basketball Insider Names Texas AD's Top Candidate for Next Coach

Texas parted ways with Rodney Terry Sunday.

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Barkley discusses the Ole Miss-North Carolina round of 64 matchup.
College Basketball

Charles Barkley Derails Studio Show With Zany Old Lady Ole Miss Comment

Barkley said Ole Miss started "driving like an old lady" once they got up to a big lead on North Carolina.

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Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari during the first half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the St. John's Red Storm at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
College Basketball

Looking Back on Rick Pitino, John Calipari Matchup History Ahead of Arkansas-St. John's

The two legendary head coaches face off in the Round of 32.

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Barkley speaks during Super Bowl LIX Opening Night at Ceasars Superdome.
NFL

Video Resurfaces of Saquon Barkley Correctly Predicting Jameis Winston's Next NFL Team

Saquon-stradamus.

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Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Winston reacts during the game against the Baltimore Ravens.
NFL

Jameis Winston Had the Perfect Four-Word Message After Signing With Giants

Jameis is headed to the Big Apple.

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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Skenes during spring training workouts at Pirate City.
MLB

Sporting Goods Store Issues Statement After Purchasing Paul Skenes Card for $1.1 Million

The one-of-one Skenes rookie debut card will be displayed for all of Pittsburgh to enjoy after all.

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Drake Bulldogs guard Mascari celebrates in the second half of a first round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Missouri Tigers at Intrust Bank Arena.
College Basketball

Drake Gets First NCAA Tournament Win Since 1971 With Upset Over Missouri

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Los Angeles Lakers injured forward James (23) on the court during a time out during against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center.
NBA

JJ Redick Gives Promising LeBron James Injury Update Following Six-Game Absence

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McNeese State Cowboys head coach Wade talks with his players during the first half against the Clemson Tigers at Amica Mutual Pavilion.
College Basketball

McNeese Players Confirm Will Wade Is Focused on NCAA Tournament Amid NC State Reports

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Aaliyah Chavez with her Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year Award
College Basketball

Nneka Ogwumike Surprised Aaliyah Chavez With Gatorade National Player of the Year Award

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