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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).

Rory McIlroy had all the emotions after sinking his short putt to win the Masters.
Golf

SI:AM | The Masters’ Final Round Was as Good as Sports Get

You don’t have to be a golf fan to appreciate how great that was.

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Wrestling

Insider Explains Why ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin Didn’t Appear at ‘WrestleMania 40’

Dave Meltzer explained why The Undertaker was the one to take out The Rock in the main event of WrestleMania 40.

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Wrestling

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Roasts Jalen Hurts, Eagles Fans at Event Before ‘WrestleMania 40’

The Rock showed up late to the WWE fan fest ahead of WrestleMania and leaned into the hate with a crack at the Eagles’ expense.

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Wrestling

How to Watch ‘WrestleMania 40’ Night 1 and 2: Full Match Card, Where to Stream

The Rock and Roman Reigns will square off with Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in the main event of Night 1 of WrestleMania 40 on Saturday in Philadelphia.

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The Grizzlies and Nuggets will meet Friday night, and the outcome could determine seeding for the Western Conference playoff bracket.
NBA

SI:AM | What’s at Stake on the NBA’s Final Weekend

The playoff picture is very nearly finalized.

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The 2025 golf season starts this weekend as the Masters gets underway, as Joe Highsmith walks the number. 3 green during the first round.
Golf

SI:AM | Five Things to Watch at the Masters This Weekend

Good morning, I’m Dan Gartland. Let me do a quick public service announcement: I am not exaggerating when I say the Masters app is the best smartphone app ever

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The Canucks trailed the Stars 5-2 with just two minutes left before scoring three stunning goals to force overtime and completed the comeback with an overtime victory.
NHL

SI:AM | Canucks Keep Season Alive With Historic Comeback

Facing elimination, they did what no team has done before. 

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Houston guard Emanuel Sharp looks helpless after losing the ball as he attempts to shoot against Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. in the final seconds of the national title game.
College Basketball

SI:AM | Houston’s Agonizing Final Possession

It’s tough to think of a more brutal way to lose a championship.

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Ovechkin did not let a broken leg derail him from his efforts to break Gretzky's record this season.
NHL

SI:AM | Ageless Alex Ovechkin Breaks Wayne Gretzky’s Goals Record

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Dodgers DH Shohei Ohtani (17) gave his team its eighth straight victory after hitting a walk-off home run against the Braves.

SI:AM | Dodgers and Braves Headed in Opposite Directions After L.A.’s Walk-Off Win

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Jokic (15) posted his latest historic stat line Tuesday.
NBA

SI:AM | Nikola Jokic Makes One Last MVP Push With Historic 60-Point Triple Double

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Durant's injury may end the Suns' playoff chase.
NBA

SI:AM | Kevin Durant’s Injury Likely Spells the End of Suns’ Doomed Season

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