Dan Gartland

Dan Gartland

Joined: Jan 1, 2014

Dan Gartland is the writer and editor of Sports Illustrated’s flagship daily newsletter, SI:AM, covering everything an educated sports fan needs to know. He joined the SI staff in 2014, having previously been published on Deadspin and Slate. Gartland, a graduate of Fordham University, is a former Sports Jeopardy! champion (Season 1, Episode 5).

Knecht has been a surprising shooting presence for L.A.

NBA

SI:AM | Lakers Rookie Dalton Knecht Erupts for Historic Shooting Night

Philly needs to turn things around soon.

NBA

SI:AM | Sixers Are in Deep Trouble

Who will come out on top in the NFC West?

NFL

SI:AM | NFC West Race Is the NFL’s Most Chaotic

Barkley has given Philadelphia’s offense a new dimension this season.

NFL

SI:AM | Saquon Barkley Has Been Worth Every Penny for the Eagles

Wembanyama (1) is really coming into his own in Year 2.

NBA

SI:AM | Victor Wembanyama Is Unlocking His Offensive Potential

His 50-point performance on Wednesday was just the latest example.

Connor is a big reason why Winnipeg is off to a historic start this season.

NHL

SI:AM | Jets Make NHL History With Win Over Rangers

Winnipeg has now won 15 of its first 16 games.

Mitchell (45) has led Cleveland to an undefeated start to the season.

NBA

SI:AM | Cavaliers’ Hot Start Among the Best in NBA History

Their offense is humming and the wins keep piling up.

Milwaukee has really fallen behind in the East to start the season.

NBA

SI:AM | Bucks Halt Skid But Still Have Serious Issues

They’re a long way from championship contention.

Kalkbrenner (11) had an impressive season-opener Wednesday.

College Basketball

SI:AM | Creighton’s Ryan Kalkbrenner Erupts for 49 Points

The fifth-year senior set a bunch of records in the Bluejays’ win.

Lattimore (23) joins a surprising contender in Washington.

NFL

SI:AM | The Most Important Deals Made at the NFL Trade Deadline

A few contenders addressed important weaknesses.

UCF’s upset of A&M headlined a bad opening night for SEC hoops.

College Basketball

SI:AM | A Rough Night for the SEC

The opening night of the college basketball season didn’t go so well for one of the top conferences.

Watkins (12) is ready to take center stage this season.

College Basketball

SI:AM | Five Opening Night College Hoops Games Actually Worth Watching

Most of the games are just tuneups, but there are a few high-profile matchups.

Banchero, who will be out at least a month, was among the most durable players in the league in his first two seasons.

NBA

SI:AM | Paolo Banchero’s Injury Is a Brutal Break for the Magic

A disastrous fifth inning from the Yankees left the door open for the Dodgers to mount a comeback and claim Game 5.

MLB

SI:AM | Yankees’ Fifth-Inning Collapse Will Live in Infamy

Cole will need to come through if the Yankees want to stay alive and send the World Series back to Los Angeles.

MLB

SI:AM | It’s Gerrit Cole’s Turn to Be a Postseason Hero

Judge’s cold streak is really hurting the Yankees right now.

MLB

SI:AM | This Is One of the Worst Slumps of Aaron Judge’s Career