Tom Dierberger

Tom Dierberger

Tom Dierberger is a staff writer and editor on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. He joined SI in November 2023 after stints at FOX Sports, Bally Sports and NBC Sports. Dierberger has a bachelor's in communication from St. John's University. In his spare time, he can be seen throwing out his arm while playing fetch with his dog, Walter B. Boy.

Mikey Keen threw for 2,892 yards and 18 touchdowns in 12 games this season.
College Football

Michigan Lands New QB From Fresno State in Transfer Portal

The Wolverines reportedly will have a new option under center in 2025.

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Dell caught 51 passes for 667 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games this season.
NFL

DeMeco Ryans Confirms Tank Dell Ruled Out for Season With Gruesome Knee Injuries

The Texans will be without their star receiver for the remainder of 2024—and possibly more.

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Antetokounmpo is averaging 32.7 points per game this season.
NBA

Bucks Players Blast NBA for Leaving Them Off Christmas Day Schedule

Giannis Antetokounmpo and company sounded off on the NBA's schedule choices.

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WNBA

Dallas Wings Hire USC Assistant Chris Koclanes As Next Head Coach

The Wings, who own the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft, have found their new coach.

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Lamar Jackson threw for 207 yards, three touchdowns and one interception on 15-of-23 passing against Pittsburgh on Saturday.
NFL

How Ravens' Win Over Steelers in Week 16 Impacts NFL Playoff Picture

A look at the updated playoff chances for each NFL team heading into a full Sunday slate.

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Dick Vitale is recognized before an ESPN broadcast at Allen Fieldhouse.
College Football

Dick Vitale Sounds Off on Lane Kiffin Over SMU, Indiana CFP Complaints

The 85-year-old ESPN analyst gave Kiffin a humbling reminder.

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College Football

Clemson's Bold TD Celebration in First Quarter vs. Texas Ages Very Poorly in CFP Game

Antonio Williams brought out a celebration usually reserved for game-winning daggers.

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Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce caught five passes for 30 yards in their 27–19 win over Houston.
NFL

How Chiefs Can Clinch AFC's No. 1 Playoff Seed After Win vs. Texans

Kansas City is close to securing home-field advantage in the playoffs.

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Dell suffered a knee injury while making a 30-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter.
NFL

Texans WR Tank Dell Ruled Out After Suffering Knee Injury on TD Catch vs. Chiefs

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Fox is averaging 26.2 points, 6.1 assists and 5.0 rebounds in 28 games this season.
NBA

Report: Spurs Positioning Themselves for Potential De'Aaron Fox Trade With Kings

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From left to right: Mascots from the Orange Bowl, Pop-Tarts Bowl and Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.
College Football

Ranking the Top 18 College Football Bowl Game Mascots in 2024

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Cignetti and the Hoosiers entered the College Football Playoff with an 11–1 record this season.
College Football

Curt Cignetti's Errant Timeout Backfired Terribly in Key Spot for Indiana vs. Notre Dame

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