Ryan Phillips

Ryan Phillips

Joined: May 4, 2024

Ryan Phillips is a senior writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. He has worked in digital media since 2009, spending eight years at The Big Lead before joining SI in 2024. Phillips also co-hosts The Assembly Call Podcast about Indiana Hoosiers basketball and previously worked at Bleacher Report. He is a proud San Diego native and a graduate of Indiana University’s journalism program.

Apr 29, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet (45) delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

MLB

Report: Phillies Discussing Garrett Crochet, Jack Flaherty Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline

May 30, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) practices at NovaCare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

NFL

Saquon Barkley Chuckles at Giants Fans' Nickname for Him After Joining Eagles

May 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; LA Clippers forward Paul George (13) moves the ball past Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the first quarter during game six of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

NBA

Paul George Calls the Clippers Los Angeles's 'B Team'

Jul 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández (37) after hitting a solo home run against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports

MLB

Dodgers Plan to Be All-In at MLB Trade Deadline, per Report

Olympics

LeBron James Takes Over Late vs. Germany, Saves Team USA Again

James scored Team USA's final 11 points in close win over Germany.

Olympics

Devin Booker Makes Ridiculous Circus Shot to Give Team USA Lead Over Germany

Booker scored a big bucket through contact to give Team USA the lead.

May 19, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detailed view of a TNT court broadcast camera before game seven between the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Denver Nuggets in the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

NBA

TNT Issues Statement About Latest Effort to Maintain NBA Coverage

The network reportedly intends to match Amazon's rights deal.

Jun 8, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (NED) races during qualifying at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Formula1

Max Verstappen Defends Angry Radio Messages From Hungary Grand Prix

Verstappen's frustration boiled over during a disappointing fifth-place finish.

Jul 19, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge (99) hits an RBI single in the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

MLB

Aaron Judge Blasts 444-Foot Home Run Against Rays

Judge hammered his MLB-leading 35th home run.

Jul 7, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (30) answers questions before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

MLB

Cubs Manager Craig Counsell Has Tense Exchange With Reporter After Loss

Counsell and ESPN's Jesse Rogers went back and forth after Cubs' walk-off win.

Apr 14, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) dribbles as Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

NBA

Scotty Pippen Jr. Notches Triple-Double to Lead Grizzlies to Summer League Final

Pippen had the sixth triple-double in NBA Summer League history.

Jul 12, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants designated hitter Jorge Soler (2) scores against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

MLB

Giants' Jorge Soler Launches Longest Home Run of 2024 MLB Season

Soler hammered a home run 478 feet against the Colorado Rockies.

May 17, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fourth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

MLB

Tigers Listening to Trade Offers for Tarik Skubal, per Report

WNBA

Arike Ogunbowale Sets WNBA All-Star Game Record With 32 Points

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet (45) pitches against the Miami Marlins on July 6.

MLB

Dodgers Chasing Garrett Crochet at MLB Trade Deadline, per Report

Team USA scratched out a come-from-behind win in one of its final exhibition games before the Paris Olympics.

Olympics

Team USA Sneaks By South Sudan in Olympic Tune-Up After Furious Comeback