Dan Gartland

Dan Gartland

Joined: Jan 1, 2014

Dan Gartland is the writer and editor of Sports Illustrated’s flagship daily newsletter, SI:AM, covering everything an educated sports fan needs to know. He joined the SI staff in 2014, having previously been published on Deadspin and Slate. Gartland, a graduate of Fordham University, is a former Sports Jeopardy! champion (Season 1, Episode 5).

Cunningham's attempt at a game-winning shot falls short, which leads to a scramble and a controversial final play in Sunday's Game 4.

NBA

SI:AM | Pistons on the Brink After Controversial No-Call Helps Knicks Win

Chet Holmgren and the Thunder have had their way against the Grizzlies in their first-round playoff series.

NBA

SI:AM | Thunder Headed Toward Historic Beatdown of Grizzlies

Curry put up 31 points in Golden State's 95–85 win over Houston in Game 1.

NBA

SI:AM | Vintage Stephen Curry Performance Leads Warriors Over Rockets

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics begin their title defense this weekend. Will the franchise continue its high-volume three-point attack?

NBA

SI:AM | One Thing to Watch in Each NBA First-Round Series

Shedeur Sanders was not selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft.

NFL

SI:AM | Shedeur’s Fall, the Jags’ Trade and Other Big NFL Draft Takeaways

Here are the most notable developments from the first night of the draft.

Miami quarterback Cam Ward is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

NFL

SI:AM | The Biggest Questions Ahead of the NFL Draft

The top three picks seem set in stone, but then things get tricky.

Ovechkin celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal for the Capitals in overtime against the Canadiens in the opening game of the first-round playoff series.

SI:AM | A Night for Vets As Leonard, Ovechkin Key Playoff Victories

A pair of familiar heroes—and one surprise—highlight a banner night for the 30-plus crowd.

It was a disappointing first season for Kings forward DeMar DeRozan, as the team was knocked out of the playoffs by the Mavericks.

NBA

SI:AM | Directionless Kings Fire GM After Play-In Ouster

Sacramento is starting over after another disappointing season.

The Toronto Maple Leafs earned their first full-season division title in 25 years.

NHL

SI:AM | The Maple Leafs Finally Won Something

They’re still waiting to win the big one, but they did snap another drought.

Dominique Malonga of France, with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, is part of a trend towards more non-NCAA international players being selected at the top of the draft.

WNBA

SI:AM | WNBA Draft’s Biggest Surprises

From top overseas picks to a couple of notable drops.

Rory McIlroy had all the emotions after sinking his short putt to win the Masters.

Golf

SI:AM | The Masters’ Final Round Was as Good as Sports Get

You don’t have to be a golf fan to appreciate how great that was.

Wrestling

Insider Explains Why ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin Didn’t Appear at ‘WrestleMania 40’

Dave Meltzer explained why The Undertaker was the one to take out The Rock in the main event of WrestleMania 40.

Wrestling

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Roasts Jalen Hurts, Eagles Fans at Event Before ‘WrestleMania 40’

Wrestling

How to Watch ‘WrestleMania 40’ Night 1 and 2: Full Match Card, Where to Stream

The Grizzlies and Nuggets will meet Friday night, and the outcome could determine seeding for the Western Conference playoff bracket.

NBA

SI:AM | What’s at Stake on the NBA’s Final Weekend

The 2025 golf season starts this weekend as the Masters gets underway, as Joe Highsmith walks the number. 3 green during the first round.

Golf

SI:AM | Five Things to Watch at the Masters This Weekend