Is there such a thing as Olympics overload? NBC bet this summer that for some sports fans, there’s no such thing, and the daily programming offerings from Paris entrapped even the most restrained of sports fans. For those tuning in for the theatrics of the highest-profile events, the primetime telecast fit the bill and compacted the … Continue reading Opinion: Building my 2028 Summer Olympics itinerary, four years early
I can safely say that on my college graduation day, I did not expect for one of my future career opportunities to draw on my expertise on baseball cup sizes. But sometimes life requires stepping up to the challenge and expanding one’s boundaries, and this spring and summer I answered the call (figuratively and literally). … Continue reading Opinion: The value of a well-fitting baseball cup, and other insights I learned from working at a sporting goods store
In the bowels of Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium on a Sunday afternoon a couple Octobers ago, I caught a glimpse of a Ravens legend and one of the most electrifying players I have ever watched. The game itself — a Ravens-Browns matchup celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Super Bowl XLVII team — was soaked … Continue reading Opinion: Remembering Jacoby Jones, an all-time Ravens playmaker and the receiver of the Mile High Miracle
I’ve asked plenty of questions in my time as a journalist, but none like this one: have any current NASCAR drivers been inspired by Lightning McQueen? I posed that question after taking a picture with a life-sized model of the iconic animated Pixar character in the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and the answer from NASCAR … Continue reading 2024 APSE Summer Conference Takeaways: What I learned from the pros about the future of sports journalism
Regardless of this year's NBA Finals, the league will also have its sixth unique champion over a six-season stretch. The last time the NBA had a stretch of six seasons with six different champions was from 1975-1980, right around the merger of the NBA and ABA.
At long last, the NFL Draft has arrived. Before the festivities in Detroit, my friend Christian Clark and I are sharing our insights and predictions about the draft’s first round, from the buzz around the much-hyped quarterback class to the potential impact of the first-round picks on next NFL season. Which team in need of … Continue reading NFL Draft Preview: Five Burning Questions with Christian Clark
An NBA graphic from (of course) Sports Illustrated Kids that has stuck with me over the years depicted each of the NBA Finals contenders as pieces on a Risk board, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. That twist on the popular board game represents my favorite type of playoffs — fields with all sorts … Continue reading NBA Playoff Preview: Five storylines I’m watching in the first round and beyond
DENVER — Super Bowl Sunday was memorable this year, and for me, it came with plenty of reflections about all things NFL after spending a season on the inside. From July training camp to Week 18 in January, I served as the digital media intern for the Denver Broncos, with responsibilities ranging from uploading press … Continue reading Mountain Time: Reflecting on my season on the inside with Broncos Country
During college, I wrote a couple of "Day in the Life" articles from my freshman and sophomore years. I'm bringing it back today, though the day I picked this time around isn't random. I'm giving the behind the scenes of the Broncos' 24-9 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, Denver's first win over the reigning … Continue reading (Game)Day in the Life: Broncos Edition
Note from the author: The following longform feature is my capstone project for my Master's of Science in Journalism degree at Northwestern University. This marked my first time covering Formula One in any capacity and included interviews with Las Vegas experts, coverage of NASCAR's first-ever street race in July in Chicago and on-site reporting from … Continue reading All In: Inside the Las Vegas Grand Prix’s mission to build Las Vegas’ next sports success story
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