Liam McKeone is a Senior Writer for the Breaking & Trending News Team at Sports Illustrated. In addition to his role as a writer, he collaborates with other teams across Minute Media to help define his team’s content strategy. He has been in the industry as a content creator since 2017, and prior to joining SI in 2024, Liam worked for NBC Sports Boston and The Big Lead. In addition to his work as a writer, he has hosted the Press Pass Podcast covering sports media and The Big Stream covering pop culture. A graduate of Fordham University, Liam is always up for a good debate and enjoys loudly arguing about sports, rap music, books, and video games. Liam has been a member of the National Sports Media Association (NSMA) since 2020.
Angel Reese Named Rookie of the Month After Record-Breaking June
Reese has wasted no time in making her imprint on the W.
NBA
Four-Time NBA All-Star Kemba Walker Announces Retirement From Basketball
Walker spent his final season overseas with AS Monaco.
NBA
Warriors 'Resisted' Including Jonathan Kuminga in Paul George Trade Package, per Report
Golden State did not offer its prized young wing in initial trade talks for the top free agent.
Formula1
Red Bull's Social Media Gets Cheeky After Max Verstappen Drama
The Austrian Grand Prix finished with no small amount of controversy involving Verstappen and Lando Norris.
NBA
Patrick Mahomes Takes Victory Lap Over Mavericks Landing Klay Thompson
The Chiefs MVP was stoked about his favorite basketball team's star acquisition.
Olympics
Meet Hezly Rivera, the 16-Year-Old Gymnast Headed to Paris on the U.S. Olympic Team
The teenager competed at trials like she had nothing to lose, and now she’s joining the oldest, most decorated U.S. women’s gymnastics squad in history at this summer's Games.
NBA
Thunder Sign Top Free Agent Center Isaiah Hartenstein to $87 Million Deal, per Report
Hartenstein averaged 7.8 points and 8.3 rebounds for the New York Knicks last season.
WNBA
Paige Bueckers Praises Caitlin Clark, Rookie Class for Drawing Attention to WNBA
The UConn guard is set to join the WNBA ranks after the 2024-25 college season.
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