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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

Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis reveals target for injury return

The big man is recovering from an ankle injury he suffered in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. 

Why former NBA champion is impressed with Bronny James

A former NBA champion discusses what he's seen from Bronny James so far.

Should Raptors have retired Kyle Lowry's jersey first?

Vince Carter is set to become the first Raptors player to have his jersey go into the rafters at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. 

Watch: LeBron James gets new tattoo to celebrate latest feat

James enters the 2024-25 NBA season after signing a two-year contract with the Lakers this offseason.

Emma Raducanu withdraws from China Open amid lingering foot injury

The 2021 U.S. Open winner withdrew from the China Open on Monday, just days after she retired from her Korea Open quarterfinal due to a foot injury.

Mike Tyson addresses rumored Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight

Mike Tyson is not interested in a potential super fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, arguably the two best boxers of their generation. 

Diana Taurasi adds another accolade ahead of possible career finale

Taurasi is still piling up accolades ahead of a potential retirement.

Carlos Alcaraz rejects nickname out of respect for Roger Federer

Those who were alive in 2005 to watch Roger Federer in action will never get tired of talking about it. That year, the Swiss legend went 81-4 and captured 11 titles, including the U.S.

Vlade Divac says 'time will tell' if he was wrong about Luka Doncic

Divac recently explained his decision to pass on Luka Doncic in the 2018 draft, and it sounds like he's not ready to admit he made a mistake.

Caitlin Clark downplays fourth-place MVP finish: 'I don’t really care'

Clark downplayed her impressive achievement of receiving several MVP votes as a rookie.

LeBron James 'lost focus' in first practice with Bronny

James admitted he had a tough time maintaining his usual focus the first time he shared the court with Bronny as professionals.

What Anthony Joshua told trainer before KO by Daniel Dubois

Joshua's trainer has revealed what the boxer said to him shortly before suffering a knockout loss to Dubois. 

Carlos Alcaraz breaks Laver Cup record in Team Europe's win

World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz delivered a pair of stunning performances Sunday as Team Europe completed a late comeback to defeat Team World 13-11 at the Laver Cup.

Tyrese Haliburton is becoming the NBA's ultimate villain

Haliburton is turning into the ultimate heel much like Pacers legend Reggie Miller, who similarly antagonized crowds at every opportunity.

Will Grizzlies continue bizarre NBA Finals trend?

A bizarre trend has developed in the NBA Finals over the last five years. Are the Grizzlies set to continue that trend?

Insider's Bronny James guarantee could spell disaster for Lakers

The Lakers will begin the new season by hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 22.

Coco Gauff's split with coach not surprising

Coco Gauff split from coach Brad Gilbert after an underwhelming 2024.

Ranking the five best NBA City Edition jerseys for 2024-25

The City Edition jerseys by Nike for the upcoming season have been leaked on social media. Here, we rank the five best.

For the first time ever, Novak Djokovic is out of answers

Ahead of his exhibition affair against Grigor Dimitrov on Tuesday, the Serb said he's unsure about playing more tennis in 2024, except for December's Shanghai Masters.

WNBA legend plays down Caitlin Clark's 'dominance'

Clark has been on a tear since the WNBA season resumed in August.

NBA has target year for expansion teams to enter league

ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Kevin Pelton and Brian Windhorst report that the NBA is targeting the 2027-28 season as the target year for expansion teams to enter the league.

Five greatest players to never win NBA MVP

A lot of great players led their teams to glory over the years without winning the regular-season MVP Award. 

Watch: Celtics' Derrick White struck in serious fan skirmish

White — a native of Colorado who played his senior year for the Colorado Buffaloes — was at the Colorado-Colorado State football game to support his alma mater for the 93rd Rocky Mountain Showdown over the weekend.