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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.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) talks with his brother Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) after he won Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium.
NFL

Travis Kelce Shared Powerful Message to Jason Kelce Amid Super Bowl LIX Criticism

The Chiefs star set the record straight once and for all.

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Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with his brother Jason Kelce after a 17-10 victory against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Media

Jason Kelce Choked Up Talking About His Love for Eagles, Travis Kelce After Super Bowl

Kelce opened up about his experiences watching the game on a new episode of 'New Heights.'

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Luka Doncic #77, LeBron James #23, and Dorian Finney-Smith #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during the game against the Golden State Warriors on February 6, 2025 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
NBA

Luka Doncic’s Family Left Starstruck by LeBron James at First Lakers Game

The Slovenian star's family was in the house for James's 42-point game against the Warriors last week.

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NFL

Smiling Travis Kelce Seen in FaceTime Call With The Chainsmokers After Super Bowl Loss

The Chiefs tight end appeared in good spirits after Sunday's blowout defeat to the Eagles.

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Tennis

Serena Williams Had Priceless Reaction to Being Asked to Join Super Bowl Halftime Show

The tennis star shared a special post after her shocking cameo on Sunday.

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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid on the sideline before Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome.
NFL

Andy Reid Sent Blunt Message to Chiefs About Why Super Bowl Loss Should 'Hurt'

The Chiefs coach got brutally honest after failing to clinch the three-peat on Sunday.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) warms up prior to the game against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena.
NBA

Luka Doncic Got in Some Extra Conditioning After Messing Up His Pregame Tradition

The Lakers star isn't taking any shortcuts on his new team.

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Doncic suited up in Los Angeles for the first time Monday night
NBA

Luka Doncic Said He Got ‘Chills’ From LeBron James’s Pregame Speech Before Lakers Debut

Doncic suited up for his new team in a dazzling debut on Monday night.

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Jason Kelce of ESPN Monday Night Countdown on set before the game between the Miami Dolphins and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 11, 2024 in Inglewood, California.
NFL

Jason Kelce Celebrates Eagles’ Super Bowl Win With Bittersweet Post About Travis Kelce

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) reacts after making a catch against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome.
NFL

Eagles’ A.J. Brown Had Perfect One-Liner to Blowing Out Chiefs in Revenge Super Bowl

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles away from Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) in the third quarter in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome.
NFL

Eagles DB Explains How Defense ‘Messed Up’ Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl LIX Win

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) shakes hands with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome.
NFL

Patrick Mahomes Had Powerful Line About Jalen Hurts Being a ‘Winner’ After Super Bowl

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