Dan Lyons

Joined: Nov 20, 2024

Dan Lyons is a staff writer and editor on Sports Illustrated's Breaking and Trending News team. He joined SI for his second stint in November 2024 after a stint as a senior college football writer at Athlon Sports, and a previous run with SI spanning multiple years as a writer and editor. Outside of sports, you can find Dan at an indie concert venue or movie theater.

New York Giants quarterback Tim Boyle (12) before a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.

NFL

Titans Sign Journeyman Quarterback Amid Cam Ward Draft Speculation

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) warms up before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.

NFL

Browns GM Makes Stance on Myles Garrett Trade Clear During NFL Combine Interview

Feb 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Lebron James and Michael Jordan on court during halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

NBA

LeBron James Revealed Why He and Michael Jordan Don’t Talk

Chris Russo shoots down LeBron James's Giannis Antetokounmpo comments, defending the 1970s NBA on ESPN's First Take.

NBA

Chris Russo Lambastes LeBron James's Take on 1970s Basketball With Dr. J Anecdote

Stanford Cardinal and NFL former quarterback Andrew Luck stands on the sidelines during the second quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Stanford Stadium.

College Football

Six Options for Stanford Football's Next Head Coach After Firing Troy Taylor

General manager Andrew Luck will make a spring hire to lead the Cardinal football program forward.

New York Mets introduce the pizza slice (Brooklyn) and the skyscraper (Manhattan), two new mascots for the Citi Field five borough race.

MLB

Mets Introduce Five New NYC-Themed Mascots for Citi Field 'Borough Race'

Mr. and Mrs. Met have some company with the introduction of five iconic new Citi Field racers.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) celebrates after hitting a grand slam home run in the tenth inning against the New York Yankees during game one of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

MLB

Dave Roberts Admitted World Series Would’ve Gone a Lot Different Without One Huge Hit

The Dodgers won in five games, but manager Dave Roberts thinks things could've played out very differently without Freddie Freeman's heroics.

Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; McNeese State Cowboys head coach Will Wade talks to his team during the second half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

College Basketball

McNeese State Targeting Controversial Hall of Famer As Potential Will Wade Replacement

Wade, a controverisal hire in his own right, will take over at NC State after leading McNeese to the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen (25) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning shot against the Colorado State Rams at Climate Pledge Arena.

College Basketball

Maryland Student Radio’s Call of Derik Queen’s NCAA Buzzer-Beater Was Absolutely Electric

Queen's shot pushed the Terrapins past Colorado State and into the Sweet 16, where the program hasn't been since 2016.

New England Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf discusses the team's recent free agent additions with the media at Gillette Stadium.

NFL

Patriots Executive Makes the Team's 2025 Draft Strategy Clear After Brutal '24 Season

He admits the team may have gotten in trouble drafting for need a year ago.

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo walks off the court after 77–74 loss to Wisconsin at the Big Ten Tournament semifinal at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

College Basketball

Big Ten Record in NCAA Tournament After the Second Round

The Big Ten enters March Madness with high expectations, and hopes to snap a decades-long streak without a national championship.

New Orleans Saints guard Lucas Patrick (62) looks on during practice at Yulman Stadium (Tulane).

NFL

Bengals Sign Veteran Offensive Lineman to Help Protect Joe Burrow

Cincinnati adds another piece to the offense after its recent deals with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

Stephen A. Smith discussing Bronny James's career night on ESPN's 'First Take.'

NBA

Stephen A. Smith Reacts to Bronny James's Career Night for Lakers

Colorado Buffalos wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) with head coach Deion Sanders against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium.

College Football

Deion Sanders Makes Thoughts on Travis Hunter Playing Both Ways in NFL Extremely Clear

Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) catches a pass during the NCAA pre tournament practice at Lenovo Center at Lenovo Center.

College Basketball

Duke Makes Cooper Flagg Starting Lineup Decision Ahead of March Madness Opener

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) warms up before the game against the Toronto Raptors at Chase Center.