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Sai Mohan

NBA Writer

A veteran sportswriter based in Portugal, Sai covers the NBA for Yardbarker and a few local news outlets. He had the honor of covering sporting events across four different continents as a newspaper reporter. Some of his all-time favorite athletes include Mike Tyson, Larry Bird, Luís Figo, Ayrton Senna and Steffi Graf.

EXPERTISE:

NBA, Tennis, Boxing, Pro Wrestling

Nikola Jokic truly cares more about his horses than basketball

On Sunday, the Nuggets star burst into tears after watching his beloved horse, Demon Dell'Est, win the Duzijanac 2025 race in Subotica, Serbia.

Tadej Pogacar's legend grows with fourth Tour de France win

With his fourth Tour title, Pogacar is now tied with Chris Froome for most wins, and just one shy of equalling the record.

Jannik Sinner's doping controversy takes new turn

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is facing immense backlash for rehiring Umberta Ferrara, the same fitness trainer he fired a year ago for his role in the Italian's two failed doping tests.

Hawks in a tricky spot with Trae Young

Trae Young is fresh off leading the NBA in assists, in a career that has seen him average 25.3 points and 9.8 assists over seven seasons. On paper, Young has more than earned another lucrative payday from the Hawks, but the franchise has every reason to reconsider its options.

Oldest major winner wants Novak Djokovic to eclipse his record

Records are meant to be broken, and one current record-holder wouldn't mind seeing his fall.

LeBron, Luka and Beal, oh my! Five under-the-radar NBA offseason storylines 

Amid the quiet NBA offseason, a few moves are brewing beneath the surface that could shake up the league quickly. 

Celtics' Jaylen Brown can step out of Jayson Tatum's shadow next season

Jaylen Brown is prepared for the added responsibility in Jayson Tatum's absence during the 2025-26 season.

Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon win marred by doping controversy

Jannik Sinner captured his first Wimbledon title on Sunday, but a dark cloud hangs over the most significant win of his young career.

The eerie similarities in the Alcaraz-Sinner and Nadal-Federer rivalries

The budding rivalry between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz bears an uncanny resemblance to the early days of the Roger Federer versus Rafael Nadal rivalry.

Stephen Curry gets brutally honest about Warriors' quiet offseason

The Warriors have been relatively inactive this offseason, and their star player has spoken out on the team's efforts.

Carlos Alcaraz nearly achieved a feat that eluded even the Big 3

Alcaraz may have missed out on a golden opportunity to complete the rarest of rare feats in the sport.

The Jonathan Kuminga distraction threatens to ruin Warriors season

The inevitable breakup between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga isn't expected to be resolved any time soon, causing a nearly untenable situation for both parties entering the 2025-26 season.

Three ways Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek rewrote history at Wimbledon

Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek were not expected to dominate Wimbledon like they did over the past two weeks.

Jannik Sinner's ability to adapt to surfaces should scare his opponents

Sinner claimed the Wimbledon title, adding a grass title after nearly claiming clay earlier this year in addition to his dominance on hard courts.

Amanda Anisimova's Wimbledon heroics cap remarkable career turnaround

On Thursday, the 23-year-old became the first American woman since Serena Williams in 2019 to reach the Wimbledon finals.

Report: Celtics in talks to offload recently acquired player's expiring deal

The Celtics have had a busy offseason, and it sounds like they're not quite done. 

Ben Shelton makes frightening Jannik Sinner claim after Wimbledon loss

Shelton looked visibly deflated after his loss, a feeling that many others on the Tour have experienced after playing Sinner over the last 24 months or so.

Three times an American nearly ended 25-year Wimbledon drought

Taylor Fritz is two wins away from becoming the first American man to win Wimbledon since Pete Sampras in 2000. The 25-year drought for the prestigious grass-court major hasn't been for a lack of trying.

Ignore the stats, Chet Holmgren earned his max extension

Holmgren's impact on a game goes far beyond the traditional box score.

Novak Djokovic eclipses Roger Federer Wimbledon feat

Novak Djokovic may not have the serve-and-volley chops of Roger Federer, but he threatens to eclipse him as the most accomplished player in Wimbledon history.

It's a now or never for Taylor Fritz at Wimbledon

On Friday, Fritz strives to be the first American since Andy Roddick in 2009 to reach the Wimbledon finals. 

Lakers' Bronny James primed to take a leap in Year 2

History suggests that players take strides after a full NBA season and an offseason under their belts.

American woman trying to snap nine-year Wimbledon drought

It's been nine years since Serena Williams won the 2016 Wimbledon title. Since then, no American woman has claimed the grass-court major.

Carlos Alcaraz breaks longstanding Bjorn Borg record

Carlos Alcaraz continues to strengthen his case as the most accomplished 22-year-old in the history of tennis.

Top seeds continue to go down like ninepins at 2025 Wimbledon

Across the opening two days of the major, an Open Era record eight top-10 seeds — four WTA and four ATP — have been ousted in the first round.