Greg Bishop

Greg Bishop

Greg Bishop is a senior writer for Sports Illustrated who has covered every kind of sport and every major event across six continents for more than two decades. He previously worked for The Seattle Times and The New York Times. He is the co-author of two books: Jim Gray's memoir, "Talking to GOATs"; and Laurent Duvernay Tardif's "Red Zone". Bishop has written for Showtime Sports, Prime Video and DAZN, and has been nominated for eight sports Emmys, winning two, both for production. He has completed more than a dozen documentary film projects, with a wide range of duties. Bishop, who graduated from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, is based in Seattle.

There’s a legitimate case to make that Eli Manning had a better, more impactful NFL career than his older brother, Peyton.
NFL

Eli Manning’s Hall of Fame Case Argues He Was Even More Impactful Than Peyton

While one brother has a mountain of statistics, the other has throws that live in NFL history and decided Super Bowls.

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Swift to Kelce, early into their courtship: “Hey, I know one of your coaches and his wife.”
NFL

Super Bowl LIX Newsletter: Andy Reid, It Turns Out, Is a Certified Swiftie

The decorated Chiefs’ coach has a longer history with the pop megastar than many previously knew. Plus, a closer look at A.J. Brown’s reading habits and more.

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Bolton's forced fumble against Hurts and subsequent return for a touchdown in Super Bowl LVII kept the Chiefs within reach of the Eagles before halftime.
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Super Bowl LIX Newsletter: Nick Bolton ‘Is Our Patrick Mahomes’

Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo described what his middle linebacker means to him. Plus, the first Kansas City-Philadelphia Super Bowl caused a ‘cardiac event’ and more.

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Barkley on the Mamba Mentality: “I don’t think of the Mamba Mentality as [just] this dog, this killer, and it is, but the definition is a constant quest to be the best version of yourself.”
NFL

Super Bowl LIX Newsletter: Why Saquon Barkley Adopted the Mamba Mentality

Plus, Zach Baun holds off on celebrating amazing season, and an unbelievable story about Andy Reid during his days with the Eagles and more.

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Reid on retirement: “That’s not where I’m at … at all. I’m enjoying what I’m doing. But I’m a realist, too. I’m not getting any younger, so I get that.”
NFL

Super Bowl LIX Newsletter: Andy Reid’s Retirement Talk Was Unintentional

With a future Hall of Fame QB, the Chiefs’ coach is closing in on Don Shula’s all-time wins record. Plus, Patrick Mahomes on Kansas City’s health and Rashee Rice’s devastating injury.

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Purdy has thrown for 9,518 yards and 64 touchdown in his three seasons with the 49ers.
NFL

The Brock Purdy Dilemma: Debating Whether the 49ers Should Pay Their QB

San Francisco wants him back—for the right price. He wants to stay—for the right price. The difference in ‘right price’ is where the deal gets complicated.

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Mahomes played in his seventh consecutive AFC championship on Sunday, and now is one win away from making history with a third consecutive Super Bowl win.
NFL

Patrick Mahomes Was What He Always Is Against Buffalo—Inevitable

Only a fool would bet against the back-to-back Super Bowl champion Chiefs and their star signal-caller who is now 23–1 in his past 24 games.

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Hamlin on whether his comeback story is the greatest, ever, in any sport? “Man, I’m just livin’. Like, I’m walking it, you know what I mean? I don’t get to really soak it all in, all the way, because I’m still in this moment.”
NFL

‘Ready for Whatever’s Next’: Damar Hamlin Reflects on Journey to AFC Championship

The Bills’ safety opens up about the difficulties he faced during the 2023 season, wanting to be not just an inspiration but an impact player, and now he's one win away from the Super Bowl.

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Jordan finished up what could be his final season in the NFL.
NFL

Cam Jordan Is Ready for Whatever Ride Awaits in His NFL Future

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Saints linebacker Demario Davis greets former teammate Marshon Lattimore next to Jordan after Washington defeated New Orleans on Sunday.
NFL

Cam Jordan Understands ‘the Beauty’ of His 14th NFL Season

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Jamaica has a richer basketball history than most people think.
Olympics

Cool Hoopings: Inside the Making of Jamaica’s 3x3 Men’s Basketball Team

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Aubrey watches his 65-yard field goal against the Ravens sail through the uprights. He made a 60-yarder against the Giants the following week.
NFL

Why We’re Close to the First 70-Yard Field Goal in NFL History

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