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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

Jessica Pegula details miraculous comeback in U.S. Open semifinal

Jessica Pegula was a break away from going down 0-3 in the second set after losing the first set, 1-6, in Thursday's U.S Open semifinal against Karolina Muchova. The American would win the second set to clinch a berth in the final.

Nuggets coach justified to be upset at his front office

Is dissatisfaction brewing in Denver?

Why Shaquille O'Neal doesn't think JJ Redick is the next Pat Riley

JJ Redick has drawn comparisons to Pat Riley, but Shaquille O'Neal doesn't see any similarities between the new Lakers head coach and the Heat president.

Why Hawks' Trae Young's rapid decline is almost tragic

Trae Young was once labeled one of the "ascendant young stars" in the NBA. As we enter the 2024-25 season, the Hawks guard is ranked the 36th-best player by The Ringer. What happened?

Why Jannik Sinner is not a shoo-in to win 2024 U.S. Open

Of the four men's semifinalists at the 2024 U.S. Open, only World No.1 Jannik Sinner has previously won a major title. As the only one to taste grand-slam glory, the Italian has an 81.8 percent probability rate of hoisting the trophy on Sunday. How did we get to that number?

Jack Draper has put the tennis world on notice

Draper has ridden his unique style to a dominant run to the the U.S. Open semifinals.

American tennis reaches 21-year high at U.S. Open

Four of the eight semifinalists at this year's U.S. Open will be from the host nation.

Roger Federer feels 'a little bit sorry' for Rafael Nadal

Nadal has struggled to live up to his high standard as his career winds down.

Caitlin Clark helps Fever end eight-year playoff drought

The remarkable turnaround comes just a year after the Fever finished with a 13-27 record.

This Taylor Fritz feat is indicative of his resolve

He became the oldest American in the Open Era to achieve this feat. 

World No. 2 shares plan to lure fans ahead of Emma Navarro clash

How do you win over a group full of Americans? Sabalenka has an idea.

An American man will vie for a major title after 15 years

An American man will be in a grand slam final for the first time since 2009.

Rafael Nadal goes to bat for Jannik Sinner amid doping scandal

Nadal made his thoughts known, saying that the anti-doping organizations must be trusted. 

Iga Swiatek inspired by presence of 'Ted Lasso' at U.S. Open

Iga Swiatek will face American veteran Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinal on Wednesday. With the crowd expected to support Pegula, Swiatek may need to investigate Ted Lasso's methods more to advance.

Table is set: Ranking every men's QF at 2024 U.S. Open

We're officially at the business end of the 2024 U.S. Open.

Table is set: Ranking every women's QF at 2024 U.S. Open

With the first four rounds in the books, the eight surviving women begin their quarterfinal ties on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Record-setting rebounder Angel Reese calls out stat-padding critics

Reese remains unperturbed by those allegations. After setting another rebounding record on Sunday, the Maryland native made it a point to call out anyone accusing her of being a stat-padder.

Stephen Curry on contract extension: 'It’s still about winning'

Stephen Curry reiterated his faith in Warriors culture last week.

Report: Jimmy Butler 'likes' Nets as free-agent destination

The Nets officially entered rebuild mode this offseason by trading their best player, Mikal Bridges, to the Knicks. Could their path back to relevancy could be fast-tracked 12 months from now with the acquisition of Jimmy Butler?

Coco Gauff's ouster extends U.S. Open defending champion streak

The U.S. Open defending champion curse is alive and well.

Trio of American men trying to end 21-year U.S. Open drought

And then there were three. Seventeen men from the United States entered the 2024 U.S. Open as part of the 128-player pool, including five players seeded inside the top 20.

Clippers lock up starting center for long haul

As the Clippers prepare to move to their new home, Intuit Dome, they seem intent on achieving stability.

The U.S. Open defending champion curse continues

Novak Djokovic's early ouster from the 2024 US Open means the 16-year defending champion's curse persists.

Novak Djokovic's U.S. Open exit snaps 21-year streak of greatness

Since 2003, one of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal, has won at least one major each year. With Djokovic crashing out of the 2024 U.S. Open on Friday, that splendid 21-year streak has ended.

Taylor Fritz first American man in over 20 years to accomplish this tennis feat

World No. 12 Taylor Fritz is having himself quite the year.