Ryan Phillips

Joined: May 4, 2024

Ryan Phillips is a senior writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. He has worked in digital media since 2009, spending eight years at The Big Lead before joining SI in 2024. Phillips also co-hosts The Assembly Call Podcast about Indiana Hoosiers basketball and previously worked at Bleacher Report. He is a proud San Diego native and a graduate of Indiana University’s journalism program.

Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane slashes Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe during Game 3 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final.

NHL

Evander Kane Ejected From Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final After Dirty Play

Bryson DeChambeau won the U.S. Open in 2020 and 2024.

Golf

Every Golfer With Multiple U.S. Open Victories

Aaron Rodgers has agreed to a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers after two seasons with the New York Jets.

NFL

Full Breakdown of Aaron Rodgers's Contract With Pittsburgh Steelers

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders during rookie minicamp.

NFL

Browns Give Official First Look at Shedeur Sanders, Other QBs, in Game Jerseys

Tyrese Haliburton's girlfriend Jade Jones got into it with a few Oklahoma City Thunder fans during Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals.

NBA

Tyrese Haliburton's Girlfriend Appeared to Get Into It With Thunder Fans During Pacers' Game 2 Loss

Jade Jones got into it with a few Thunder fans during the Pacers' loss in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton had 17 points, three rebounds, six assists, two blocks, and two steals in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

NBA

Rick Carlisle Defends Tyrese Haliburton's Quiet Performance in Game 2 Loss vs. Thunder

Carlisle noted that everyone on the Pacers has to be better and Haliburton's scoring numbers weren't an issue.

ESPN sideline reporter Lisa Salters during the Arizona Cardinals game against the New England Patriots at State Farm Stadium.

NBA

Mike Breen Had Heartfelt Message for Lisa Salters During NBA Finals Game 2 Broadcast

Breen sent his best wishes to Salters, who missed Game 2 as her mother deals with health issues.

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner averaged 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game during the 2024-25 season.

NBA

NBA Insider Says Pacers Will Go All-Out to Re-Sign Myles Turner

The Pacers want Turner back and are willing to go into the luxury tax to re-sign him this offseason.

New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. reacts after committing an error against the Boston Red Sox.

MLB

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Commits Error While Giving Live Interview on 'Sunday Night Baseball'

Chisholm made an error while being interviewed live on air.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the Boston Red Sox.

MLB

Aaron Judge Crushes Home Run Off Red Sox Pitcher Who Talked Trash About the Yankees

Judge blasted a home run off of Hunter Dobbins, who claimed he'd rather retire than play for the Yankees.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons has 52.5 sacks in 63 career games.

NFL

Cowboys Coach Praised Micah Parsons's Handling of Contract Situation During Viral Video

Brian Schottenheimer told Parsons he appreciated how he's handling his contract situation.

The Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-110 in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals.

NBA

Pacers Make Franchise History by Winning Game 1 of NBA Finals

Indiana made some franchise history by winning its first road game in the NBA Finals.

ESPN's Scott Van Pelt and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton after Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals.

NBA

'You're a Real One For That': Tyrese Haliburton Loved Seeing SVP Own Pacers Doubts

Tyrese Haliburton hit a game-winning shot in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals to lift the Indiana Pacers over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA

Tyrese Haliburton Effortlessly Explains Why Pacers Keep Winning Such Tense Games

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith and guard Tyrese Haliburton celebrate after Haliburton's game-winning shot in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.