Dan Lyons

Dan Lyons

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.

Former Longhorn Matthew Golden and his former teamates participate in Texas's pro day at the Texas Football Training Facility.
NFL

Texas WR Matthew Golden Has the Most Heartwarming Plan for His First NFL Purchase

The projected first-round pick's first big purchase as an NFL player will be extra meaningful.

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United States player Jimmer Fredette reacts in the men’s pool basketball 3x3 game against Serbia during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games.
NBA

Jimmer Fredette Makes Big Announcement About His Basketball Career

Fredette went from college superstar to world traveler, becoming an Olympian as a member of the Team USA 3x3 squad in 2024.

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Cam Ward on the sideline during Miami's game against Georgia Tech.
NFL

NFL Legend Might Be Up for Letting Cam Ward Wear No. 1 If Selected By Titans

Tennessee's No. 1 jersey is retired—though the franchise legend who wore it never actually played for the Titans.

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Shedeur Sanders and Deion Sanders on the red carpet for the 2025 NFL Honors.
NFL

Adam Schefter Explains Why Mike Tomlin Is the Ideal Coach to Draft Shedeur Sanders

Any team that drafts Sanders will likely face persistent rumors about hiring his father—unless they win big.

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Simone Biles walks on the field before a Chicago Bears game.
Olympics

Simone Biles Leaves Door Cracked Open to Compete in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Biles was asked about returning for the 2028 Games in an interview with French sports paper L'Equipe.

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New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns speaks during a press conference.
MLB

Mets Exec Had Savage Line About John Rocker That Fans Will Love

David Stearns knows how to win over New York fans.

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Michael Porter Jr. speaks to reporters after the Denver Nuggets' Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
NBA

Nuggets Forward Takes Blame for Loss After Brutal Turnover Led to Huge Clippers Three

Michael Porter Jr. spoke about the costly turnover that set up a huge shot for Los Angeles.

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Deion Sanders speaks about retiring the jerseys of Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders, and the upcoming statue to honor late Colorado coach Bill McCartney.
College Football

Deion Sanders Defends Shedeur, Hunter Jersey Retirements: 'We Gotta Die to Get Recognized?'

Sanders cited legendary Colorado coach Bill McCartney, who died in January before the program announced that it will put up a statue of him.

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Duke's Cooper Flagg at a 2025 Final Four practice session.
NBA

Duke Superstar Cooper Flagg Makes Official Decision on 2025 NBA Draft

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Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) looks to throw before the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
College Football

Florida's Billy Napier Shares Optimistic Timeline for DJ Lagway's Shoulder Rehab

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Shannon Sharpe on the red carpet at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
Media

Shannon Sharpe's Upcoming Podcast Deal Could Be Worth Quadruple His NFL Career Earnings

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic poses for photos with general manager Rob Pelinka and coach JJ Redick.
NBA

Lakers Give GM Rob Pelinka Contract Extension, Major Title Bump Ahead of Playoffs

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