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

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July 9, 2024 | Olympics

Canada determined to upset Team USA at Paris Olympics

Team USA's quest for a fifth straight Olympic gold medal, which gets underway in Paris later this month, could be challenged by its neighbors from up north.

July 9, 2024 | Tennis

Watch: Ukrainian star bursts into tears after reaching Wimbledon quarterfinals

She will next face 2022 Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina in a quarter-final tie on Wednesday.

July 9, 2024 | NBA

Report: Knicks trying to acquire shot-blocking big man

The departure of Isaiah Hartenstein has left a huge void in the Knicks' center rotation ahead of the 2024-25 season. While Mitchell Robinson is still on the roster, his recent injury history has forced the Knicks to scour the free agency/trade market for other big men, per several insiders.

July 8, 2024 | Tennis

Novak Djokovic addresses need to attract younger fans to tennis

The tennis star addressed the need to draw younger fans to the sport.

July 8, 2024 | NBA

The Cooper Flagg 'tank' already underway for some NBA teams

The Duke prodigy is the consensus No. 1 overall pick in 2025 and the most-hyped prospect since Victor Wembanyama.

July 8, 2024 | Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James opens up on Lakers' failure to land Klay Thompson, others

In an interview with ESPN's Dave McMenamin on Sunday, James was asked about the Lakers' failed attempt to land any of the prized free agents.

July 8, 2024 | Formula One

Lewis Hamilton shatters records with British GP win

Hamilton put a stranglehold on his GOAT case Sunday by winning his first F1 race in nearly three years at the British Grand Prix.

July 8, 2024 | Tennis

Emma Raducanu justifies ditching Andy Murray at Wimbledon

Raducanu discussed her decision to withdraw from the mixed doubles event at Wimbledon.

July 4, 2024 | Tennis

Emma Raducanu grateful for each day after advancing at Wimbledon

"I'm over the moon to be playing here and just extend my stay by one more day," Emma Raducanu said after her 6-1, 6-2 win over Elise Mertens in the second round of Wimbledon on Wednesday. For a 21-year-old, it was rather jarring for Raducanu to sound grateful just to be on a tennis court.

July 4, 2024 | Cycling

Mark Cavendish defies odds to win record 35th Tour de France stage

Exactly a year ago, it was widely assumed Mark Cavendish had retired after he broke his collarbone in a devastating crash at the Tour de France. After his start to the Tour this year, many thought he should have retired. And then he proceeded to break a record.

July 3, 2024 | NBA

Klay Thompson's father 'disappointed' he joined Mavericks over Lakers

Thompson signed a three-year, $50 million deal to join the Mavericks as a free agent. He will don non-Warriors colors for the first time in his career starting with the 2024-25 season.

July 3, 2024 | NBA

Draymond Green 'salty' Warriors struck out on Paul George

In the lead-up to Paul George inking a four-year max deal with the 76ers, there were reports of the Warriors pursuing the star forward. A notable member of the Warriors says the move nearly happened is isn't happy it didn't work out.

July 3, 2024 | Soccer

England's 43-year streak on the line against Switzerland at Euro 2024

England is undefeated against the Swiss at the Euros, winning five of its eight encounters.

July 3, 2024 | Atalanta

Turkey defender replicates feat not achieved in decades

After netting the quickest goal in Euro knockouts history Tuesday, Turkey defender Merih Demiral scored again at the 59-minute mark when Arda Guler's set piece positioned him to head one home.

July 3, 2024 | Cycling

Watch: Tadej Pogacar blows past riders to set Tour de France record

Some say the Tour de France doesn't truly get underway until the mountain stages, where the best invariably separate themselves from the pack. Stage 4 supported that claim.

July 2, 2024 | Soccer

Cristiano Ronaldo's Euro cold spell is an all-time slump

Cristiano Ronaldo's unprecedented goalless run continued in Portugal's Round of 16 match and is reaching historic proportions.

July 2, 2024 | NBA

Insider reveals why Klay Thompson chose Mavericks over Lakers

Despite growing up a Lakers fan, Klay Thompson chose to sign with the Mavericks in free agency. An insider shared why.

July 2, 2024 | Soccer

Watch: Christian Pulisic snubbed by referee after USMNT exit

The U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT) crashed out of Copa America 2024 on Monday after suffering a 1-0 loss to Uruguay.

July 2, 2024 | Cycling

Biniam Girmay makes history at Tour de France

Intermarche-Wanty's Biniam Girmay made history Monday by becoming the first black African to win a stage in the Tour de France. The achievement came just two years after he became the first black African to win any Grand Tour stage at the Giro d'Italia in 2022.