Ryan Phillips

Ryan Phillips

Ryan Phillips is a senior writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. He has worked in digital media since 2009, spending eight years at The Big Lead before joining SI in 2024. Phillips also co-hosts The Assembly Call Podcast about Indiana Hoosiers basketball and previously worked at Bleacher Report. He is a proud San Diego native and a graduate of Indiana University’s journalism program.

The Falcons made Penix the eighth pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
NFL

Raheem Morris Explains Falcons' Decision to Bench Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr.

Morris explained why the Falcons benched Cousins for Penix.

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Thompson-Robinson has played in four games for the Browns this season.
NFL

Browns Name Starting QB Between Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Jameis Winston for Week 16

Cleveland has made a decision at quarterback.

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Joc Pederson had a career-best .908 OPS in 2024.
MLB

Five Underrated MLB Free Agents Still Available to Sign

With a bunch of big names already signed, here are a few intriguing players still looking to find their next team.

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Scheffler and Rory McIlroy won The Showdown over Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka.
Golf

Scottie Scheffler Had Hilarious Response to Winning Massive Crypto Prize at The Showdown

Scheffler is now motivated to research crypto after he and Rory McIlroy won a $10 million purse at The Showdown.

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Michael Penix Jr. will take over at quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons.
NFL

Falcons Bench QB Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr. to Bolster Playoff Push

Penix will take over at quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons with Kirk Cousins benched.

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Zach LaVine is averaging 21.7 points per game during the 2024-25 season.
NBA

Nuggets Target Trade For High-Scoring Former All-Star to Help Nikola Jokic

The Nuggets are targeting Bulls guard Zach LaVine in an attempt to help boost their offense.

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Bellinger hit .266 with 18 home runs and 78 RBIs for the Chicago Cubs in 2024.
MLB

First Look at Potential Yankees Lineup After Acquiring Cody Bellinger From Cubs

Bellinger slots into a key spot in the Yankees' lineup.

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Tomoyuki Sugano was named Central League MVP for the third time in 2024.
MLB

Orioles Agree to One-Year Deal With 35-Year-Old Japanese Rookie

Tomoyuki Sugano agreed to a one-year, $13 million deal with Baltimore.

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Dominique Robinson blocks Ryan Wright's punt.
NFL

Bears Player Blocks Punt With Facemask, Proceeds to Annihilate Vikings Punter

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Gottlieb's Wisconsin-Green Bay squad has opened the season 2-10.
NFL

Adam Schefter Roasts Doug Gottlieb's Coaching Record During Social Media Feud

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Moss announced a cancer diagnosis in December of 2024.
NFL

Randy Moss Has Heartwarming Reaction to Vikings Tributes After Revealing Cancer Diagnosis

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De'Vondre Campbell had 79 tackles in 13 games for the 49ers this season.
NFL

49ers Players Rip De'Vondre Campbell As Team Clears Out Locker

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