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Atlanta Hawks beat reporter for Sports Illustrated. I write recaps, analyses, and long-form interviews. Additionally, I have extensive experience appearing on major radio shows and podcasts.

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Nick at Nite: Interview with Nick Van Exel

Nick at Nite: Interview with Nick Van Exel

The raucous point guard has quietly built an impressive coaching career.

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Oral History: Kobe's Final Game in Atlanta

Oral History: Kobe's Final Game in Atlanta

Snakes, waffles, and secret doors. Stories from Kobe Bryant's final trip to Atlanta.

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Interview: Ice Cube's Bringing BIG3 to Atlanta

Interview: Ice Cube's Bringing BIG3 to Atlanta

Entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley love to throw around the word Disruptor when describing their latest exploita…

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Interview: Derek Jeter Discusses Business, Baseball, & Family

Interview: Derek Jeter Discusses Business, Baseball, & Family

Over the past several weeks, the country has collectively tuned into ESPN's documentary series titled The Cap…

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Shaq Wants to Make Noise as President of Reebok Basketball

Shaq Wants to Make Noise as President of Reebok Basketball

Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal discusses his new role with Reebok, sneaker legacy, and more in an …

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Donovan Mitchell's 5th Adidas Sneaker Promotes Positivity

Donovan Mitchell's 5th Adidas Sneaker Promotes Positivity

Interview with Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell about the importance of his fifth signature sneaker.

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Notre Dame Unveils 2026 "Irish Wear Green" Uniforms

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Notre Dame has unveiled all-green football uniforms for its game against Stanford. The 2026 Irish Wear Green jersey is out now. | @FightingIrish The Notre Dame Fighting Irish started the week off with bad uniform news. Every varsity team across the athletic department will wear a uniform patch, blemishing the school's iconic aesthetic. But perhaps no collegiate program has more spirit than Notre Dame, and today is a perfect example of that.
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Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz's 2026 US Open Nike kits leak online

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By Pat Benson Verified
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There has been no shortage of exciting moments in men's tennis this year, but the sport has not felt the same without Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner constantly meeting in the finals of almost every tournament they play. Luckily, Alcaraz is back on the practice court (with a new hairstyle) and appears ready to return for the North American hard court swing. Of course, the stretch concludes with the final Grand Slam of the year.
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Indiana Pacers' Statement Uniforms Channel Reggie Miller Era

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The Indiana Pacers have unveiled new Nike Statement Edition uniforms, and they are nothing but net. The Indiana Pacers unveiled new Statement uniforms. | Indiana Pacers It's always Miller time in Indianapolis. On Thursday morning, the Indiana Pacers unveiled their new Nike Statement Edition uniforms. The Modern Classic makeover is a direct tribute to the later years of the Reggie Miller era.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Columnist for Chattanoogan.com

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

How is social media changing news?

Social media is news. When a public figure tweets, it becomes the story.