Stephen Douglas

Joined: Dec 18, 2024

Stephen Douglas is a senior writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. He has worked in media since 2008 and now casts a wide net with coverage across all sports. Douglas spent more than a decade with The Big Lead and previously wrote for Uproxx and The Sporting News. He has three children, two degrees and one now unverified Twitter account.

Quentin Grims guarding Luka Doncic during the 2022-2023 season.

NBA

Quentin Grimes Reveals Mavericks Players' Initial NSFW Reaction to Luka Doncic Trade

Cam Ward during his final college season.

NFL

Cam Ward Is Already Shouting Out Future Titans Teammates

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh at 2013 NBA All-Star weekend.

NBA

Rich Paul Makes Wild Claim About Old LeBron James, Miami Heat ‘Big 3’ Teams

Trae Young would not give the ball back and earned his second technical against the Magic.

NBA

Trae Young Plays Keep-Away With Ref, Earns Unreal Two-Technical Play-In Ejection

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava may have cost himself a lot of money by entering the transfer portal.

College Football

Schools May Pursue Nico Iamaleava if NIL Price Drops Below Original Tennessee Number

Nico Iamaleava may have cost himself some serious money by entering the transfer portal.

A lone Atlanta Hawks fan hijacked TNT's broadcast of the Eastern Conference play-in tournament.

NBA

Fans Didn’t Enjoy Hawks Fan Screaming During Magic Free Throws During Play-In on TNT

TNT broadcast of Magic-Hawks play-in game hijacked by screaming fan.

Detroit’s Terrion Arnold and Brian Branch celebrate after a turnover.

NFL

Lions’ Terrion Arnold Switching to No. 6 in Honor of Khyree Jackson

Terrion Arnold will wear No. 6 to honor his former Alabama teammate.

Mark Vientos gets hit in the backside by an errant throw.

MLB

Twins’ Head-Scratching Relay Throw Ends Up Hitting Mets Player in the Butt

Carlos Correa forgets to cover second, Mets Mark Vientos gets hit with errant throw as a consequence.

Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough talks to the press during the 2025 NFL Combine at Indiana Convention Center.

NFL

Dianna Russini Has a Surprising QB Moving Into the First Round of the NFL Draft

Tyler Shough spent three seasons at Oregon and three more seasons at Texas Tech before having a breakout seventh year at Louisville in 2024. The 25-year old sta

Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo talk about the Luka trade two months later.

Media

Bill Simmons Say Luka Doncic Trade Leaked Early and Other Teams Didn’t Believe It

Bill Simmons reveals the timeline for the Luka Doncic news spreading around the NBA.

Paige Bueckers reacts to her college teammate getting drafted.

WNBA

Paige Bueckers Had Great Reaction When College Teammate Was Taken in WNBA Draft

Paige Bueckers was very excited to hear a UConn teammate’s name called in the WNBA draft.

Stephen A. Smith appeared to get upset with Dan Orlovsky on ‘First Take.'

Media

Stephen A. Smith Told Dan Orlovsky ‘Watch Your Mouth’ in Awkward ‘First Take’ Moment

Stephen A. Smith told Dan Orlovsky to watch his mouth on ‘First Take.'

Yuki Kawamura threw a perfect pass here.

NBA

Grizzlies’ Rookie Throws Perfect Backwards Overhead Pass for Incredibly Cool Assist

Jake Burger attempts to apply a tag to Jorge Polanco during the Seattle Mariners win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.

MLB

Rangers First Baseman Charged With Error After Baserunner Avoids Tag With Spin Move

Giannis Antetokounmpo tries to have a laugh with former teammate Malik Beasley.

NBA

Malik Beasley Did Not Like Being Taunted By Giannis With His Own Shimmy Celebration

LeBron James arrives at the Lakers’ home game against the Houston Rockets fully clothed.