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Dan Lyons

Dan Lyons

Joined: Nov 20, 2024

Dan Lyons is a staff writer and editor on Sports Illustrated's Breaking and Trending News team. He joined SI for his second stint in November 2024 after a stint as a senior college football writer at Athlon Sports, and a previous run with SI spanning multiple years as a writer and editor. Outside of sports, you can find Dan at an indie concert venue or movie theater.

Texas State football has been on the rise under young coach GJ Kinne.
College Football

Upstart Texas School the 'Heavy Favorite' to Join New-Look Pac-12 in Realignment

The Bobcats made their FBS debut in 2012.

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With quarterback Aaron Rodgers in tow, Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith plans to let him sling the rock.
NFL

Steelers OC Makes Offensive Identity Clear After Adding Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf

Pittsburgh's offensive should look very different from 2024.

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Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton's NBA Finals Game 1 buzzer beater is the most recent of his many incredible shots during this postseason run.
NBA

Tyrese Haliburton Shares the Definitive Ranking of His Four Playoff Buzzer Beaters

The Pacers guard has had a career's worth of epic shots in this postseason alone.

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Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons and Jerry Jones have been embroiled in negotiations all offseason.
NFL

Micah Parsons Explains Exactly Why Cowboys Have Cost Themselves by Waiting on Deal

The price of the superstar defender is going up.

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Fever star Caitlin Clark will make her return from a quad injury on Saturday against the Liberty.
WNBA

Caitlin Clark Signaled Her Comeback in the Perfect Way by Drilling Halfcourt Shot

The Fever have gone 2–3 in Clark's absence.

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Former Warriors coach and Knicks guard Mark Jackson was floated by his former New York coach Rick Pitino for the Knicks job.
NBA

Former Knicks All-Star Mark Jackson Responds to Rick Pitino's Endorsement for HC Job

Jackson hasn't held a coaching job since being fired by the Warriors in 2014.

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Injured Mercury star Kahleah Copper was not happy with the WNBA's choice to highlight Paige Bueckers after Phoenix blew out the Wings.
WNBA

Kahleah Copper, Mercury Call Out WNBA After Team Was Snubbed in Highlights From Win

The WNBA's X highlights were completely focused on Paige Bueckers even though Phoenix beat Dallas by 13.

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Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb is overseeing a three-man quarterback battle ahead of the 2025 season.
College Football

Alabama OC Names Current Leader of Crimson Tide's Three-Way Quarterback Battle

Ryan Grubb addressed where the quarterback battle stands entering the summer ahead of his first year at Alabama.

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Magic Johnson made the expectations for new Lakers star Luka Doncic very clear ahead of his first full season in Los Angeles: He must deliver a championship.
NBA

'This Is Not Dallas': Lakers Great Magic Johnson Has Stern Message for Luka Doncic

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Ross Bjork acknowledged Ohio State fans' frustrations with the team's constant presence in Fox's 'Big Noon Saturday' slot with Week 1's game against Texas set for an early kickoff.
College Football

Ohio State AD on Big Noon Controversy: 'Fans Deserve Some Marquee Night Games'

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Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer says he got emotional while speaking to his team at the end of minicamp.
NFL

Cowboys' New Coach Couldn't Help But Get Emotional Talking About Team's Effort at OTAs

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J.K. Dobbins will suit up for the Broncos in 2025 a year after rushing against their impressive defense as a member of the Chargers.
NFL

J.K. Dobbins Details Reasons Why He Decided to Sign With Broncos

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