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Kristen Wong

Kristen Wong

Joined: Nov 29, 2023

Kristen Wong is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. She has been a sports journalist since 2020. Before joining SI in November 2023, Wong covered four NFL teams as an associate editor with the FanSided NFL Network and worked as a staff writer for the brand’s flagship site. Outside of work, she has dreams of running her own sporty dive bar.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Justin Fields (2) and Russell Wilson (3) watch the action against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium.
NFL

Justin Fields Shared Surprising Reason Why He Signed With Jets

The former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback opened up on joining his new team this offseason.

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NBA

Jimmy Butler Jokes He’s Been Watching Steph Curry Highlights After Win vs. Bucks

Even Butler does it too.

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Quarterback Deshaun Watson, talking with coach Kevin Stefanski at a 2022 minicamp session, has only played in 19 of the Browns' 52 games since being acquired from the Texans in 2022.
MLB

Browns Reportedly Eying Former Chiefs QB As Russell Wilson Backup Plan

Yet another veteran quarterback is being linked to Cleveland this offseason.

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Seth Trimble #7 of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts to a play against the San Diego State Aztecs during the First Four round of the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at University of Dayton Arena on March 18, 2025 in Dayton, Ohio.
College Basketball

UNC Guard Had Blunt Response to Critics After North Carolina’s Big Win vs. SDSU

The Tar Heels cruised through their First Four matchup Tuesday night.

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NFL

Travis Kelce, Jason Kelce Loved Fan’s Question About NFL Players Snitching on Ex-Teams

The Kelce brothers had fun with this one.

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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) looks on during the first quarter of their game against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium.
NFL

Jay Glazer Says Aaron Rodgers Should Make Free Agency Decision ‘On His Time’

No decision has come from the veteran quarterback yet.

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NFL

Ja’Marr Chase Scolded Reporter for Calling Tee Higgins ‘WR2’ at Bengals Presser

Chase didn't like hearing Higgins get called a 'WR2' in a recent press conference.

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Head coach Scott Cross of the Troy Trojans looks on during a college basketball game against the James Madison Dukes at Atlantic Union Bank Arena on February 5, 2025 in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
College Basketball

March Madness Coach Says He Only Recruits Players Who Like Waffle House

This is a pretty unorthodox recruiting strategy.

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Oct 27, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) raises his helmet as he leaves the field after the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium.
NFL

Kyle Juszczyk Explains Why He Returned to 49ers After Team Released Him

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Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) drives to the basket in the third quarter during a game against the Detroit Pistons at Chase Center.
NBA

Steve Kerr Gave Simple Reason Why Jimmy Butler Effect Will Last Longer on Warriors

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College Basketball

ACC Network Host Offers Tissues to People Crying About North Carolina Getting Final Bid

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field.
College Football

Colorado’s Deion Sanders Wants to ‘Style’ One Part of College Football Like the NFL

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