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Bennett Silvyn

Bennett Silvyn expects to graduate in May 2024 from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in sports journalism and minors in business, marketing and sports management. Silvyn has interned in marketing and social media for the Arizona Sports and Entertainment Commission, as a reporter for Arizona Foothills Magazine, in sponsorships for the Arizona Rattlers and in social and digital media for FC Tucson. Silvyn has also reported for the Walter Cronkite Sports Network and The State Press.

Three major questions facing financially cornered Suns

The Phoenix Suns find themselves at a critical crossroads after they had their championship-or-bust season ended by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs.

21-year-old goalscoring machine shaping Chelsea's destiny

Cole Palmer recently emerged as a beacon of hope for the Chelsea Blues, orchestrating a goalscoring spree that defies expectations.

Unlocking potential: Mid-major transfers reshaping college basketball landscape

Mid-major transfers are transforming the landscape of college basketball.

Cardinals set up well for NFL Draft with free-agency approach

The Arizona Cardinals are spending money in free agency largely to strengthen their defense, a smart strategy by general manager Monti Ossenfort that puts the team in position to upgrade the offense significantly in the NFL Draft.

Suns receiving boost from an unlikely source

In the NBA, teams sometimes lean on unlikely sources to push them to greater heights. For the Phoenix Suns, a team with a history of struggles in the postseason, they might have found that player in Bol Bol.

Stunning stat highlights chaos of 2023-24 men's college hoops season

Underdogs are winning under certain conditions at a stunning rate this season.

Basketball's evolution: Global talent, college changes and the NBA Draft's new horizon

The basketball landscape is changing at both the NBA and college levels, opening up a variety of paths for players to take to reach the pinnacle of professional success.

Fans are heartlessly booing USC's Bronny James during road games

With basketball legend LeBron James as his father, USC's 6-foot-4 freshman guard Bronny James will never escape the spotlight. He apparently can't escape the booing of fans during road games either.

Aftershocks of HC Jedd Fisch's departure rattling Arizona

The abrupt departure of head football coach Jedd Fisch for Washington has Arizona Wildcats supporters fuming.

Six dark-horse teams that could shake up March Madness

This year's tournament again offers the possibility for underdog teams to make waves.

Rising stars illuminate a new Warriors dynasty around Stephen Curry

The foundation laid by emerging talents, guided by established veterans, offers a tantalizing glimpse into a future where a new Warriors dynasty could once again reign supreme.

NFL Week 16: 'MNF' underdogs on hot streak, but how long will it last?

Here's something to keep in mind for NFL Week 16. "Monday Night Football" has emerged as a haven for underdogs, witnessing a remarkable streak unprecedented since the inception of "MNF" in 1970.

How the Americans performed in Champions League

American footballers are beginning to make their mark on the European soccer stage.

Tyrese Haliburton, MVP? Pacers point guard fuels an epic offense

Through the first quarter of the NBA season, Indiana point guard Tyrese Haliburton finds himself with a chance to crack the league's all-time top 10 for assists per game in a season.

Kyler Murray's future as Cardinals QB: Balancing act between field and finances

The ongoing buzz surrounding Kyler Murray's future as the Cardinals quarterback in 2024 remains a hot topic.

Manchester United's resurgence: A glimpse of promise at Old Trafford

With the potential manager Erik ten Hag has unlocked, the journey has just begun for the Red Devils.

Refining the NBA In-Season Tournament's format: Embracing the thrill of uncertainty

The inaugural NBA in-season tournament has been a surprising success, but there are a few tweaks that could really kick it up a notch.

Do you believe in Magic? Orlando off to epic start

The Orlando Magic are 13-5, the earliest they have achieved double-digit wins since the 2011-12 season, when they began the season 11-4. 

Rolling along: Cardinals LB's game-day flat tire makes for amazing tale

Cardinals linebacker Jesse Luketa's commute to the stadium faced an unexpected obstacle, but a fan came to his rescue.

'Football heaven': Arizona's re-birth could include the Pac-12 title game

Under third-year head coach Jedd Fisch, Arizona has defied expectations and emerged as a force in college football after years of mediocrity.

Issues bubbling to surface for slumping Suns

Although it's too early to panic, the revamped Phoenix Suns (4-6) clearly have concerns.