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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

Stephen Curry gets brutally honest about Warriors' quiet offseason

The Warriors have been relatively inactive this offseason, and their star player has spoken out on the team's efforts.

Carlos Alcaraz nearly achieved a feat that eluded even the Big 3

Alcaraz may have missed out on a golden opportunity to complete the rarest of rare feats in the sport.

The Jonathan Kuminga distraction threatens to ruin Warriors season

The inevitable breakup between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga isn't expected to be resolved any time soon, causing a nearly untenable situation for both parties entering the 2025-26 season.

Three ways Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek rewrote history at Wimbledon

Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek were not expected to dominate Wimbledon like they did over the past two weeks.

Jannik Sinner's ability to adapt to surfaces should scare his opponents

Sinner claimed the Wimbledon title, adding a grass title after nearly claiming clay earlier this year in addition to his dominance on hard courts.

Amanda Anisimova's Wimbledon heroics cap remarkable career turnaround

On Thursday, the 23-year-old became the first American woman since Serena Williams in 2019 to reach the Wimbledon finals.

Report: Celtics in talks to offload recently acquired player's expiring deal

The Celtics have had a busy offseason, and it sounds like they're not quite done. 

Ben Shelton makes frightening Jannik Sinner claim after Wimbledon loss

Shelton looked visibly deflated after his loss, a feeling that many others on the Tour have experienced after playing Sinner over the last 24 months or so.

Three times an American nearly ended 25-year Wimbledon drought

Taylor Fritz is two wins away from becoming the first American man to win Wimbledon since Pete Sampras in 2000. The 25-year drought for the prestigious grass-court major hasn't been for a lack of trying.

Ignore the stats, Chet Holmgren earned his max extension

Holmgren's impact on a game goes far beyond the traditional box score.

Novak Djokovic eclipses Roger Federer Wimbledon feat

Novak Djokovic may not have the serve-and-volley chops of Roger Federer, but he threatens to eclipse him as the most accomplished player in Wimbledon history.

It's a now or never for Taylor Fritz at Wimbledon

On Friday, Fritz strives to be the first American since Andy Roddick in 2009 to reach the Wimbledon finals. 

Lakers' Bronny James primed to take a leap in Year 2

History suggests that players take strides after a full NBA season and an offseason under their belts.

American woman trying to snap nine-year Wimbledon drought

It's been nine years since Serena Williams won the 2016 Wimbledon title. Since then, no American woman has claimed the grass-court major.

Carlos Alcaraz breaks longstanding Bjorn Borg record

Carlos Alcaraz continues to strengthen his case as the most accomplished 22-year-old in the history of tennis.

Top seeds continue to go down like ninepins at 2025 Wimbledon

Across the opening two days of the major, an Open Era record eight top-10 seeds — four WTA and four ATP — have been ousted in the first round.

Three upsets on Day 1 of 2025 Wimbledon

It didn't take long to get some stunning upsets as Wimbledon kicked off.

Dylan Harper under immense pressure to maintain a Spurs trend

Dylan Harper has the fourth-best odds to win Rookie of the Year, and his failure to win the award would end a longstanding Spurs trend.

What's at stake for Carlos Alcaraz at 2025 Wimbledon?

If Carlos Alcaraz wins Wimbledon, he'll attain three extraordinary feats.

Five storylines to watch at 2025 Wimbledon

Here are five non-Carlos Alcaraz storylines to watch over the next few weeks.

SGA's scathing address to critics proves he's not that humble after all

It turns out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — the reigning NBA MVP, Finals MVP and scoring champion — isn't that humble after all.

NBA finals viewership surge busts myth about small-market teams

The "small-market NBA teams don't draw" crew is in shambles.

Carlos Alcaraz slammed for 'embarrassing' U.S. Open comments

Alcaraz showed a different side to himself when he appeared alongside Emma Raducanu, his new mixed doubles partner, to promote the inaugural U.S. Open mixed doubles event. 

Cooper Flagg set to become the luckiest No. 1 pick in decades

Things couldn't have broken in a more beneficial way for Flagg.

Soon, Mavericks fans will have no option but to forgive Nico Harrison

Harrison is on the verge of redeeming himself after facing significant backlash for trading Luka Doncic.