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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

Novak Djokovic hails Olympic gold medal as 'biggest sporting success'

Between his record 24 majors, 40 ATP 1000 titles and seven ATP Finals wins, Novak Djokovic already had a bulletproof case for the greatest of all time. But Djokovic is putting special significance on his latest achievement.

Iga Swiatek reinforces 'Queen of Clay' tag in Paris Olympics

Swiatek made some history as she advanced to the semifinals at the Olympics. 

France off to its best start in the Olympics in 100 years

France is just four podium finishes shy of surpassing its medal count from the 2020 Games in Tokyo.

Watch: Michael Phelps gives Snoop Dogg a swimming lesson

The rapper has been seen routinely supporting various Team USA athletes across swimming, judo, weightlifting and gymnastics events.

Former Sixer blasts Ben Simmons

It's safe to say that former 76ers teammates Georges Niang and Ben Simmons won't be exchanging Christmas presents this year.

Team USA off to losing start in 3x3 basketball at Paris Olympics

Four years after it failed to qualify for the inaugural 3x3 basketball tournament in Tokyo, Team USA was poised to right those wrongs in the Paris Games. The team didn't open the tournament with a step in that direction, however.

British rugby player out of Olympics amid racism allegations

Team Great Britan (Team GB) has sent one of its rugby sevens stars home from the 2024 Paris Olympics after she allegedly sent a racist message to an anonymous recipient on WhatsApp.

Watch: Coco Gauff has heated exchange with umpire at Paris Olympics

Coco Gauff crashed out of the 2024 Paris Olympics singles draw Tuesday with a 7-6, 6-2 loss to Croatia's Donna Vekic in the third round.

Rafael Nadal unsure if he's played last singles match on clay

Unless Rafael Nadal returns to Roland Garros in 2025, he may have played his last-ever singles match on his beloved clay court.

Shaq downplays Knicks' title chances: 'They're nowhere close'

The eyes of the basketball world will be firmly locked on the Knicks in the 2024-2025 season.

Report: Lakers' pursuit of Jerami Grant hits a roadblock

Grant has four years left on the five-year, $160 million extension he signed with the Blazers last year.

Ukrainian fencer becomes fan favorite after Olympic medal

The 33-year-old will go down as one of the best fencers of the 21st century.

Novak Djokovic extended record with latest win over Rafael Nadal

Djokovic and Nadal squared off for an incredible 60th time Monday in the second round of the 2024 Paris Olympics singles draw. 

Paris Olympics organizers apologize for 'The Last Supper' controversy

The organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics have been facing a lot of bad press.

Diana Taurasi lashes out at critics wanting her to retire

Taurasi, 42, is set to become the oldest basketball player to ever suit up for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Nikola Jokic reminds Team USA he's the best in the world

The Serbians could have used a clone of the three-time MVP Sunday when they faced Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics opener.

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz call for Olympics rule change

Djokovic will renew his longtime rivalry with Rafael Nadal in the second round on Tuesday, while Alcaraz will face Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor.

What's in the box given to Paris Olympics medal winners?

The unique offering was not given to triumphant athletes at the Tokyo Games or the previous Olympiads before Paris.

Torri Huske gets sweet redemption after Tokyo heartbreak

Team USA's Torri Huske captured a gold medal in the 100m butterfly at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday, three years after missing out on the podium by a 1/100th of a second.

Jaylen Brown upset by Grant Hill's 'conspiracy theory' comment

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown responded to former NBA star Grant Hill's dismissive comments on his Olympic snub.

Shaq takes hilarious dig at Rudy Gobert after France's win over Brazil

Rudy Gobert is a four-time Defensive Player of the Year but you really wouldn't know it based on the conversation around him.

IOC apologizes to South Korea for Paris Olympics blunder

A major goof-up occurred during the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics on Friday night leading to outrage from one nation and an apology from the IOC.

Steve Kerr updates Kevin Durant's status for 2024 Paris Olympics opener

Team USA's head coach updated Durant's status ahead of the team's Olympic opener.

Watch: Rafael Nadal gets honor typically given to Olympic host athletes

The lighting of the Olympic torch Friday night was a gathering of some of the biggest stars in French sports history.

A 58-year-old will debut for China at 2024 Paris Olympics

At an age when most people prepare for life after work, one athlete is rewriting the norm. And her journey to Paris is a tale of perseverance and bravery, shared in a recent interview with The Associated Press.