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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

A'ja Wilson makes unwanted history in Aces' playoff exit

A'ja Wilson entered the 2024 WNBA playoffs as the third player in NBA/WNBA history to unanimously win the MVP award.

LeBron James on sharing court with Bronny: 'Is this the Matrix?'

On Sunday, LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father-son duo to take the court together for an NBA preseason game.

Key Pelicans wing to miss start of season

Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III is likely to miss the start of the regular season with a right hamstring strain.

Is Rajon Rondo the locker-room voice the Bucks need?

LeBron James and countless others have campaigned for Rondo to become a head coach in the NBA or at least a voice in the locker room that can rally the troops. The Celtics legend is finally heeding those calls.

Victor Wembanyama names three players he wishes to dunk on

As the NBA prepares for Year 2 of Victor Wembanyama, at least three players should be wary, as the Spurs prodigy has placed them on poster alert.

Some NBA execs feel Timberwolves won blockbuster trade

Some anonymous NBA executives believe Minnesota, which acquired Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo from New York while shipping Karl-Anthony Towns out, won the blockbuster trade that shook up the NBA landscape.

Tennis legend on sport's rising stars: 'No way anyone has ever played better tennis'

The tennis legend believes this pair has raised the bar to heights the sport has never reached.

Warriors' lack of faith in Jonathan Kuminga is baffling

On Wednesday, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr emphasized that only Stephen Curry and Draymond Green have guaranteed starting spots on his team entering the 2024-25 season.

Novak Djokovic blasts flawed system amid Jannik Sinner doping row

Novak Djokovic has blasted the governing bodies of tennis for mishandling Jannik Sinner's doping case.

Carlos Alcaraz bests Jannik Sinner in thrilling China Open final

Carlos Alcaraz dug deep to defeat Jannik Sinner in a thrilling China Open final on Wednesday.

Aces must make history to keep three-peat hopes alive

The Aces' pursuit of three consecutive WNBA titles suffered a big jolt Tuesday night as they conceded a 2-0 series lead to the Liberty in the playoff semifinals.

Sabrina Ionescu is having unprecedented WNBA postseason

Sabrina Ionescu scored or assisted on 16 of the Liberty's 19 fourth-quarter points Tuesday night as her team took a 2-0 series lead over the Aces in the WNBA playoffs semifinals, continuing her dominant run this postseason.

How Dikembe Mutombo came up with iconic finger wag

Over 18 seasons, Mutombo blocked 3,289 shots, which ranks second only to Hakeem Olajuwon in NBA history.

Knicks not done making moves after Karl-Anthony Towns trade

The Knicks have had one of the busiest offseasons of any team in modern history.

Tadej Pogacar only third to complete men's cycling's triple crown

Tadej Pogacar on Sunday became just the third male rider in history to win cycling's "triple crown" of the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and World Championship in the same year.

Carlos Alcaraz on Jannik Sinner doping row: 'Not a good sign'

Carlos Alcaraz sympathizes with Jannik Sinner after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) called for the World No. 1 to be banned "between one and two years" for failing two drug tests earlier this year, but he doesn't like what the current situation is doing to the sport of tennis.

Celtics react to Knicks acquiring Karl-Anthony Towns

After watching the Celtics go 16-3 en route to an NBA championship — certain teams in the East realized they had to level up.

Did Aces players have unique way of protesting A'ja Wilson not winning DPOY?

There was something unique about the Aces players as they entered the arena ahead of Game 1 against the Liberty, and their coach offered an explanation.

LeBron James makes surprising admission about new season

As he enters his 22nd season, tying Vince Carter for most in NBA history, James has admitted that his priorities have changed.

Carlos Alcaraz second fastest in history to most recent milestone

On Sunday, the Spaniard reached another milestone to cement his name among the sport's greatest.

Jannik Sinner on WADA appeal: 'I have nothing to hide'

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner issued a statement responding to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) appealing a tribunal's verdict that cleared him of doping charges.

Fever COO praises Caitlin Clark's generosity with incredible story

Clark is largely responsible for renewed fan interest in the WNBA.

Bucks could start season without veteran star

The three-time All-Star underwent surgeries on both ankles this offseason and has yet to recover from the procedures.

WADA calls for Jannik Sinner to be banned 'between one and two years'

In a stunning turn of events, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has appealed against an independent tribunal's decision to clear World No. 1 Jannik Sinner of blame after he failed two tests for a banned substance earlier this year.

Karl-Anthony Towns 'still processing' blockbuster trade

Insiders claim that KAT is still processing his trade to the Knicks, as he previously expressed wanting to spend his entire NBA career in Minnesota with the Timberwolves.