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Michael Shapiro

Michael Shapiro

Joined: Sep 24, 2019

Michael Shapiro is a staff writer for Sports Illustrated. He is a Denver native and 2018 graduate of The University of Texas at Austin.

NBA Rookie of the Year Rankings: Way-Too-Early Predictions
NBA

NBA Rookie of the Year Rankings: Way-Too-Early Predictions

Breaking down the early favorites and sleeper picks for the 2023 NBA Rookie of the Year race.

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Nick Saban Asked Whether He’s Addressed ‘Horns Down’ for Texas Game
College

Nick Saban Asked Whether He’s Addressed ‘Horns Down’ for Texas Game

Nick Saban didn’t seem too concerned with his team earning an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Saturday.

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Ranking the NBA's Best Young Cores
NBA

Ranking the NBA's Best Young Cores

Sorting through the teams with the best youthful talent in the league.

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Chris Simms Has Theory on Why Jon Gruden Reportedly Passed on Tom Brady
NFL

Chris Simms Has Theory on Why Jon Gruden Reportedly Passed on Tom Brady

The NBC analyst offered an interesting take on why the quarterback didn’t land in Las Vegas.

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Chet Holmgren to Miss 2022–23 Season With Lisfranc Injury
NBA

Chet Holmgren to Miss 2022–23 Season With Lisfranc Injury

Oklahoma City’s rookie suffered the injury during a pro-am game in Seattle on Saturday.

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Jaguars RB James Robinson Expected to Play Week 1 vs. Commanders
NFL

Jaguars RB James Robinson Expected to Play Week 1 vs. Commanders

He suffered an Achilles injury in December.

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NBA Schedule Highlights: One Must-See Game for All 30 Teams
NBA

NBA Schedule Highlights: One Must-See Game for All 30 Teams

From potential Finals previews in October to a mid-January Battle of the Bigs, there is no shortage of games to highlight on the calendar.

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Baker Mayfield Expected to Be Panthers’ Week 1 Starter vs. Browns, per Report
NFL

Baker Mayfield Expected to Be Panthers’ Week 1 Starter vs. Browns, per Report

Carolina is expected to have a new starting quarterback against Cleveland.

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Alabama, Ohio State Take Top Spots in Preseason Coaches Poll
College

Alabama, Ohio State Take Top Spots in Preseason Coaches Poll

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Honus Wagner T-206 Card Sells for Record $7.25 Million
MLB

Honus Wagner T-206 Card Sells for Record $7.25 Million

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Steelers Sign WR Diontae Johnson to Two-Year Contract Extension, per Report
NFL

Steelers Sign WR Diontae Johnson to Two-Year Contract Extension, per Report

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Roger Goodell Won’t Handle Deshaun Watson Appeal Process
NFL

Roger Goodell Won’t Handle Deshaun Watson Appeal Process

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