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Blake Silverman

Blake Silverman

Joined: Nov 7, 2024

Blake Silverman is a contributor to the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. Before joining SI in November 2024, he covered the WNBA, NBA, G League and college basketball for numerous sites, including Winsidr, SB Nation's Detroit Bad Boys and A10Talk. He graduated from Michigan State University before receiving a master's in sports journalism from St. Bonaventure University. Outside of work, he's probably binging the latest Netflix documentary, at a yoga studio or enjoying everything Detroit sports. A lifelong Michigander, he lives in suburban Detroit with his wife, young son and their personal petting zoo of two cats and a dog.

Haliburton dribbles the ball against Wallace during the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center.
NBA

Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton Seen Limping From Podium After Game 2 Loss vs. Thunder

Haliburton was seen walking gingerly after Game 2 in Oklahoma City.

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Gilgeous-Alexander shoots the ball over Siakam during the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center.
NBA

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Broke an Allen Iverson NBA Record in First Two Finals Games

SGA's scoring outbursts through two games set an NBA Finals record.

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Gauff of the United States at the trophy presentation after winning the women's singles final at Roland Garros Stadium.
Tennis

Coco Gauff Sends Sweet Message to Carlos Alcaraz After They Both Win French Open

Gauff had to give Alcaraz props after the incredible win.

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Alcaraz reacts to a point during the men’s singles final against Sinner on day 15 at Roland Garros Stadium.
Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz Had Perfect Four-Word Message After Comeback French Open Victory

What a Sunday it was at Roland-Garros.

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Chicago Sky center Cardoso battles for the ball with Indiana Fever forward Boston during tip-off of a WNBA game at United Center.
WNBA

Sky Set Franchise Attendance Record During First WNBA Game at United Center

A sellout crowd of 19,496 fans watched the Fever take down the Sky at the United Center Saturday.

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Clark reacts from the bench as the Indiana Fever play the Chicago Sky.
WNBA

Caitlin Clark Was So Fired Up Watching Aliyah Boston Score Tough Bucket vs. Sky

Clark loved this play.

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Gauff of the United States celebrates winning the women’s singles final against Sabalenka at Roland Garros Stadium.
Tennis

Coco Gauff Had Emotional Message for Fans After Winning French Open Title

Gauff shared an uplifting message after her win at Roland Garros.

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Chicago Sky guard Vandersloot looks on at Wintrust Arena.
WNBA

Courtney Vandersloot Exits Sky-Fever Game With Knee Injury

Vandersloot was quickly ruled out for the game.

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O'Nel speaks on NBA TV after Game 1 between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA

Shaquille O'Neal Stresses the Stakes of NBA Finals After Thunder Collapse vs. Pacers

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Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Daigneault speaks to the media after the Thunder drop Game 1 to the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center.
NBA

Thunder Coach Mark Daigneault Gives Simple Reason for Pacers' Repeated Comeback Wins

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Indiana Pacers guard Haliburton and forward Toppin celebrate after the Pacers defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center.
NBA

Tyrese Haliburton Credits Rick Carlisle for Bold Coaching Move That Led to Final Shot

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Caminero celebrates scoring the game-winning run as the Rays beat the Rangers 4-3.
MLB

Junior Caminero Was So Fired Up As He Scored the Game-Winning Run on Own Bobblehead Night

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