Mike McDaniel

Joined: Jan 24, 2022

Mike McDaniel is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where he has worked since January 2022. His work has been featured at InsideTheACC.com, SB Nation, FanSided and more. McDaniel hosts the Hokie Hangover Podcast, covering Virginia Tech athletics, as well as Basketball Conference: The ACC Football Podcast. Outside of work, he is a husband and father, and an avid golfer.

Baker Mayfield expects to have his top target in Mike Evans back for the 2026 season.

NFL

The Patriots didn’t practice Wednesday, but listed their star quarterback on the league-mandated projected injury report.

The Unrivaled women's basketball league has agreed to NIL deals with several college stars.

College Basketball

The 3-on-3 women's basketball league is now signing college stars to NIL deals.

Los Angeles Sparks star Cameron Brink is joining the 'Unrivaled' basketball league after advice that she gained from Steph Curry.

WNBA

Brink leaned on her friendship with Curry when deciding whether or not to join the new women's 3-on-3 basketball league.

Apr 5, 2024; Cleveland, OH, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) dribbles the ball against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the semifinals of the Final Four of the womens 2024 NCAA Tournament at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

WNBA

Bueckers will receive ownership equity and play in the new league after her college career is complete.

Thunder wing Lu Dort got into a postgame altercation with Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears.

NBA

There was some extracurricular activity after Oklahoma City's nine-point win on Tuesday night.

Former Duke quarterback Darian Mensah has committed to Miami.

College Football

The veteran quarterback is heading to Miami after reaching a settlement with Duke on Tuesday for breaching his revenue-sharing agreement.

Celtics star Jayson Tatum could return later this season from a torn Achilles.

NBA

The Celtics star has "contemplated" how he'll fit in on the court if he returns this season.

UConn head coach Dan Hurley does not understand the NCAA's lack of clarity regarding its own eligibility rules.

College Basketball

The two-time national championship head coach does not like how things are trending after G Leaguer Charles Bediako was granted additional college eligibility.