Jimmy Traina

Joined: Jan 1, 2013

Jimmy Traina is a staff writer and podcast host for Sports Illustrated. A 20-year veteran in the industry, he’s been covering the sports media landscape for seven years and writes a daily column, Traina Thoughts. Traina has hosted the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast since 2018, a show known for interviews with some of the most important and powerful people in sports media. He also was the creator and writer of SI’s Hot Clicks feature from 2007 to '13.

Mel Kiper has been working the NFL draft for ESPN since 1984.

NFL

'Throughout the Day, I Don’t Want a Cell Phone Anywhere Near Me': Mel Kiper Explains Fascinating Phone Philosophy

Apr 7, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; WWE Universal Championship match between Roman Reigns and Cody

Soccer

Cody Rhodes On Epic WrestleMania 40 Main Event, Post-Match Fallout

Cody Rhodes’s destiny at WrestleMania 40 has been fulfilled.

Wrestling

WrestleMania 40 Sets Viewership, Attendance Records for WWE

Wrestling

WWE Has Masterfully Handled Rock-Roman Reigns-Cody Rhodes WrestleMania Storyline

Luka Doncic was ejected from the Lakers' game against the Thunder with L.A. up by a point and more than seven minutes left in the fourth quarter.

NBA

Absurd Luka Doncic Ejection Leads to Great Lakers Radio Call

Lakers play-by-play announcer John Ireland was left stunned and irate over Doncic’s nonsensical ejection against the Thunder.

Houston blew a 12-point lead against Florida in the national title game.

College Basketball

National Title Game Was a Perfect Example of Why College Basketball Is Both Awful and Healthy

Hideous quality of play plus thrilling finishes is what college basketball is all about these days.

Caitlin Clark's absence from the women's NCAA basketball tournament was felt this year.

College Basketball

One Year Later, Ratings for Caitlin Clark’s NCAA Tournament Run Seem Even More Impressive

This year’s viewership numbers for the women’s NCAA tournament magnifies the former Iowa star's drawing power.

Shohei Ohtani is coming off an MVP season with the Dodgers.

MLB

ESPN’s Karl Ravech Dropped Quite a Hyperbolic Shohei Ohtani Take

MLB media loves to go overboard when assessing Ohtani’s popularity.

Ian Eagle and Bill Raftery have been working together since the early 1990s.

College Basketball

Bill Raftery, 81, on Retirement: ‘I Haven’t Thought About It At All’

The college basketball broadcasting legend says he’ll keep working as long as his bosses want him.

The CBS and TNT play-by-play announcer has been extra busy these days.

NBA

Kevin Harlan Is on an Unbelievable Heater

Between the NCAA tournament and NBA, Harlan has had an incredible week behind the mic.

The annual NFL coaches' photo always provides fodder.

NFL

Kyle Brandt’s Annual Breakdown of the NFL Head Coaches Photo Is a Must-Watch

When 32 NFL coaches take a photo together, there is a lot to observe and mock.

This is what MLB.tv customers saw on Opening Day.

MLB

Major League Baseball Slaps Fans in the Face With Another Horrific Public Relations Move

MLB’s response to MLB.tv not working on Opening Day is asking fans for more money.

Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James don't seem interested in ending their war of words.

Media

Ugly Fallout From LeBron James-Stephen A. Smith Feud Continues

J.J. Watt will join Ian Eagle in CBS's No. 2 NFL booth beginning in the 2025 season.

NFL Media Undergoing Major Shakeups This Offseason

Don't mess with LeBron James and his cookies.

NBA

LeBron James Confirms Story That Pat Riley Prevented Him From Eating Fresh, Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies

Joe Buck will call a baseball game this week for the first time since 2021.