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Bri Amaranthus

Bri Amaranthus

Joined: Mar 4, 2025

Bri Amaranthus is an Emmy-winning sports reporter with over 12 years of experience in television, radio, podcasting, and digital sports journalism. She has been with Sports Illustrated for four years, providing breaking news, exclusive interviews, and analysis on the NFL, college sports, and the NBA. Prior to joining SI, Bri hosted NBC Sports Northwest's prime-time television show, where she also served as the Oregon beat reporter and created content covering both the NBA and college sports. Throughout her career, Bri has achieved significant milestones, including covering major events like the NBA Finals, NFL playoffs, College Football Playoff, NCAA Basketball Tournament, NFL Draft, and the NFL Combine. She earned a D1 scholarship to play softball at the University of San Diego and won two state softball titles in high school in Oregon. In addition to her Emmy win for NBC's All-Star Coach special, she has received multiple Emmy nominations, highlighting her dedication and talent in sports journalism.

May 10, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) waits his turn for a drill during rookie minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Shedeur Sanders' Funny Response To Buying Cleveland Browns Jersey Number

Former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders is off to a hot start at Cleveland Browns rookie minicamp. Sanders is wearing the No. 12 jersey number and was asked if he might try to buy the No. 2 jersey from wide receiver DeAndre Carter. Sanders

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Oct 7, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders (21) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Shilo Sanders, Deion Get Respectful Nod From Tampa Bay Coach Todd Bowles

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles addressed former Colorado Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders and his father Deion Sanders, at NFL rookie minicamp. On an undrafted free-agent contract with the Bucs, Shilo hopes to make the roster.

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Oct 7, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) celebrates after defeating the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium, Home of the ASU Sun Devils. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Shedeur Sanders Jersey Number Revealed For Cleveland Browns In NFL Rookie Season

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will wear the No. 12 jersey to begin his rookie NFL season. Sanders wore the No. 2 jersey for the Colorado Buffaloes and fellow star teammate Travis Hunter wore No. 12. Cleveland's newly added wide recei

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Apr 4, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) runs drills at the University of Colorado NFL Showcase at the CU Indoor Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images
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Shedeur Sanders Set Up To Fail In Cleveland Browns Quarterback Battle?

Is former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders being set up to fail in his NFL rookie season with the Cleveland Browns? The Browns also selected quarterback Dillon Gabriel in the 2025 NFL Draft with Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett on the roster.

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Oct 7, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium, Home of the ASU Sun Devils. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Browns' Depth Chart Revealed With Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders

The Cleveland Browns quarterback competition is a major NFL storyline after the 2025 NFL Draft. Cleveland drafted two quarterbacks in Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders and have Gabriel ahead of Sanders on the depth chart when the Browns begin offseason w

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The Jacksonville Jaguars’ first-round pick, Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver and defensive back Travis Hunter, flashes his wide smile during a press conference Friday, March 25, 2025 at Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Travis Hunter, Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Draft Class Ranked Worst in NFL?

Travis Hunter and the Jacksonville Jaguars' NFL Draft class are ranked as the worst in the NFL in a shocking, hot take. The argument is that Jacksonville had to give up a lot of draft capital to draft the former Colorado Buffaloes star Hunter at No. 2 and

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Nov 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Shedeur Sanders Reveals Super Bowl Dreams For Cleveland Browns At Surprise School Visit

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry spoke on their decision to select former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Earlier, the Browns picked Oregon's Dillon Gabriel.

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New York Jets Interim Head Coach Jeff Ulbrich watches the game in the fourth quarter with his team down 19-9 against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, December 22, 2024, in East Rutherford.
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Atlanta Coach's Emotional Apology After NFL Punishment For Shedeur Sanders Prank Call

Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich gave an emotional apology to Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders and the Sander family after his son Jax prank-called Sanders during the second round of the NFL Draft.. The NFL has issued considerable fines to

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Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Deion Sanders on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Deion Sanders' Former Texas Mansion For Sale For $5.5 Million

Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders' former Texas mansion is for sale. The nine-bedroom house is listed for $5.5 million. The beautiful home outside of Dallas, Texas is 29,220 square feet with a private dock, indoor and outdoor pools, an indoor basketb

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Apr 4, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders speaks to the media at the University of Colorado NFL Showcase at the CU Indoor Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images
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NFL Coaches 'Feared' Being Replaced By Deion Sanders? Shedeur Sanders NFL Draft Controversy

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders NFL Draft tumble to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft is highly controversial. Did NFL head coaches fear getting replaced by Deion, if they drafted Shedeur and his rookie season wasn't successful?

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Dec 3, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) warms up before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Browns Make Kenny Pickett Contract Move After Drafting Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry spoke on their decision to select former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Earlier, the Browns picked Oregon's Dillon Gabriel.

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Oct 7, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) celebrates after defeating the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium, Home of the ASU Sun Devils. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Does President Donald Trump Think He Helped Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft Stock?

As Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders fell in the 2025 NFL Draft, President Donald Trump questioned whether NFL owners were stupid for not drafting Shedeur. He also defended Deion Sanders. Does Trump think he helped Shedeur get drafted?

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