Kyle Koster

Kyle Koster

Kyle Koster is an assistant managing editor at Sports Illustrated covering the intersection of sports and media. He was formerly the editor in chief of The Big Lead, where he worked from 2011 to '24. Koster also did turns at the Chicago Sun-Times, where he created the Sports Pros(e) blog, and at Woven Digital.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) smiles after throwing his fourth touchdown pass of the day, Sunday January 5, 2025, in East Rutherford.
NFL

Ex-NFL GM Accuses Aaron Rodgers of Holding Entire Steelers Organization Hostage

Rodgers is not in a rush to make a decision.

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Pittsburgh coach Jeff Capel could not believe the whistle.
College Basketball

Notre Dame Beats Pitt in ACC Tournament Game Thanks to Ref’s Brutal Call in Last Second

“I really hated the way it ended."

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Alexanfer Ovechkin did not go for his 887th career NHL goal.
NHL

Alex Ovechkin Passes Up Goal Chance to Help Teammate Amid Wayne Gretzky Record Chase

Capitals great chose passing over scoring in empty-net chance.

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Indiana Pacers broke out a football play to beat the Bucks.
NBA

Ryan Clark Thoroughly Breaks Down Football Play Pacers Used to Beat Bucks

Two sports become one.

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Shaquille O'Neal has thoughts on the Detroit Pistons, a team he doesn't watch.
NBA

Shaq Doesn't Know Who Coaches Pistons or Ever Watch Them But Likes What They're Doing

Broadcasting legend continues to show how it's done.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) passes to Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (1) on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
NFL

Pat McAfee Gives Blunt Assessment of Anthony Richardson Situation With Colts

ESPN personality thinks the QB requesting a trade would be a good idea.

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Colin Cowherd weighs in on new Jets QB Justin Fields.
NFL

Colin Cowherd Does Not Think the Justin Field Jets Era Will End Well

Some skepticism about the pairing before it even begins.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) during warmups against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
NFL

Stephen A. Smith Lays Out Incredibly High Stakes for Justin Fields's Jets Chance

Fields is getting a third chance with a different team.

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Dan Orlovsky does not see Aaron Rodgers working in Minnesota.
NFL

Dan Orlovsky Warns Vikings About Aaron Rodgers: 'Do Not Bring That Into Your Building'

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) defends a drive by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Paycom Center.
NBA

Nuggets Coach Michael Malone Gives Blunt Assessment of Nikola Jokic's MVP Case

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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) before a game against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch-Glendale.
MLB

Dave Roberts Breaks Record for Manager Compensation With Dodgers Extension

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Dan Orlovsky weighs in on Justin Fields' future.
NFL

Dan Orlovsky Explains Why Justin Fields May Want to Leave Pittsburgh Steelers

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