Mike McDaniel

Mike McDaniel

Joined: Jan 24, 2022

Mike McDaniel is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where he has worked since January 2022. His work has been featured at InsideTheACC.com, SB Nation, FanSided and more. McDaniel hosts the Hokie Hangover Podcast, covering Virginia Tech athletics, as well as Basketball Conference: The ACC Football Podcast. Outside of work, he is a husband and father, and an avid golfer.

The Connecticut Huskies captured their 12th women's national title on Sunday afternoon.

College Basketball

One Stat Shows Just How Dominant UConn Was Through Their March Madness Run

Duke's stunning Final Four collapse led to some big time television numbers.

College Basketball

Duke’s Stunning Final Four Collapse Helped Lead to Monster TV Ratings

The Las Vegas Raiders are releasing veteran cornerback Jack Jones.

NFL

Raiders to Release Veteran Cornerback Jack Jones

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal, breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record.

NHL

The Hometown Call of Alex Ovechkin's Record-Breaking Goal Will Give You Chills

Alexander Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history. Here's a full breakdown of every team he's ever scored against.

NHL

Alexander Ovechkin's Career Goals Broken Down by Opponent

The Capitals star is tied with Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history. Here's a full breakdown of every goal he's ever scored.

UConn star Liam McNeeley, an expected lottery pick, is declaring for the NBA draft.

College Basketball

UConn Star Liam McNeeley Declares for 2025 NBA Draft

McNeeley was named Big East Freshman of the Year in his lone season with the Huskies.

Kevin Stefanski will enter his sixth season as the Browns' head coach in 2025.

NFL

Report: 'Growing Belief' That Browns' Preference at No. 2 Pick Has Changed

What will Cleveland do at No. 2?

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been ruled out of Saturday night's game vs. the Pistons due to an illness.

NBA

Grizzlies Star Ja Morant Ruled Out vs. Pistons

Morant will not play on Saturday night due to an illness.

Duke Blue Devils star freshman Cooper Flagg has won the Wooden Award as the top player in men's college basketball.

College Basketball

Duke's Cooper Flagg Named 2025 Wooden Award Winner

Flagg has earned the award as the best player in men's college basketball this season.

Virginia Tech starting quarterback Kyron Drones will miss the rest of spring practice.

College Football

Virginia Tech Starting QB Kyron Drones Ruled Out for Rest of Spring Practice

Drones is scheduled to have a "minor medical procedure" and will miss the rest of spring practice.

Sue Bird was elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

WNBA

Sue Bird, Maya Moore Elected to Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

The two WNBA legends have earned their rightful place in the Hall of Fame.

Apr 15, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Caitlin Clark poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after

WNBA

Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever Jersey Sold Out So Quickly After WNBA Draft

Clark is already having a significant impact on the Fever before even playing a game.

Nov 30, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese (10) embraces LSU

College

LSU's Kim Mulkey Shared Heartfelt Message for Angel Reese After WNBA Draft Announcement

Sacramento State is preparing for a move up to the FBS.

College Football

Big Sky School to File Application to Move Up to FBS for Football

ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky's 12-year-old son Madden's drawings were featured on 'NFL Live' on Wednesday in celebration of World Autism Awareness Day.

Media

ESPN's 'NFL Live' Celebrates Autism Awareness Day With Pictures Drawn by Dan Orlovsky's Son

Oklahoma Sooners guard Jeremiah Fears is entering the 2025 NBA draft.

NBA

Oklahoma Star Jeremiah Fears to Enter 2025 NBA Draft