Tim Capurso

Joined: Nov 22, 2023

Tim Capurso is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. Prior to joining SI in November 2023, he wrote for RotoBaller and ClutchPoints, where he was the lead editor for MLB, college football and NFL coverage. A lifelong Yankees and Giants fan, Capurso grew up just outside New York City and now lives near Philadelphia. When he's not writing, he enjoys reading, exercising and spending time with his family, including his three-legged cat Willow, who, unfortunately, is an Eagles fan.

Gauff kept her eyes on the prize in Paris.

Tennis

Coco Gauff Had Inspiring Message About Overcoming Doubts After Winning French Open

Alcaraz is following in the footsteps of his longtime idol Nadal.

Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz Staggeringly Similar to Rafael Nadal in Grand Slam Victory Timeline

Skenes continues to thrive for the struggling Pirates.

MLB

Paul Skenes Makes Unwanted MLB History After Another Stellar Start Results in No Decision

In Federer's eyes, there were three winners on Sunday.

Tennis

Roger Federer Perfectly Summed Up Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner French Open Final

SGA gave Wiggins his flowers after the Game 2 win.

NBA

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Classily Credited Thunder Teammate for Game 2 Win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shouted out Aaron Wiggins after the Thunder's Game 2 NBA Finals win vs. the Pacers.

Alcaraz snapping a photo of Nadal's footprint plaque at Court Philippe-Chatrier.

Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz Paid Cool Tribute to Rafael Nadal Before French Open Semifinal Win

Carlos Alcaraz paid tribute to Rafael Nadal's French Open footprint plaque before his semifinal win vs. Lorenzo Musetti.

Djokovic's priceless reaction to the end of a 26-shot rally vs. Sinner.

Tennis

Novak Djokovic Was So Pleased With Himself After Winning Wild Rally vs. Jannik Sinner

Come for the rally, stay for Djokovic's reaction.

Jeter rounding the bases after hitting a walk-off home run in Game 4 of the 2001 World Series.

MLB

Derek Jeter Had Classy Gesture for Vendor Who Caught Six-Figure 'Mr. November' Ball

Almost everyone knows about Derek Jeter's iconic 'Mr. November' home run in Game 4 of the 2001 World Series. But not everyone knows the story of the former Yankees vendor who caught the ball.

Alcaraz applauding Musetti as he walked off Court Philippe-Chatrier.

Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz Was All Class After Opponent Lorenzo Musetti Retired Due to Injury

In a good show of sportsmanship, Carlos Alcaraz applauded Lorenzo Musetti as he walked off the court after retiring in the French Open semifinal due to injury.

Haliburton and the Pacers had plenty of fuel for the fire.

NBA

Tyrese Haliburton Says Pacers Spent Whole Summer 'Pissed Off' by Doubters

Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers were "pissed off" all summer listening to the narrative that last year's NBA Playoffs run was a fluke.

Haliburton's latest late-game heroic, a buzzer-beater to win Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

NBA

Wild Stat Shows Just How Clutch Tyrese Haliburton Has Been in NBA Playoffs

Tyrese Haliburton's game-winner in Game 1 of the NBA Finals has given him some truly impressive stats in the clutch in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, as well as in recent postseason history.

Gauff is through to the French Open semifinal for the second consecutive year.

Tennis

Coco Gauff Becomes Youngest Player in 25 Years to Achieve Impressive French Open Feat

With 25 career wins at Roland Garros, Coco Gauff is in some good company in French Open history.

Gauff, with the utmost respect, paid the crowd no mind.

Tennis

Coco Gauff Shares How She Amusingly Dealt With Pro-Lois Boisson French Open Crowd

John Goble (#10) is the crew chief for Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA

Referees for NBA Finals Game 1

The artist at work as he perfects the bottle flip in front of onlookers.

MLB

Mets Announcers Joked About Juan Soto’s Contract During His Corny Bottle Flip Moment

Freeman was in awe of Alonso's second home run of the night.