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Vivek Jacob

Sports Editor

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Vivek Jacob is a freelance sports writer with over seven years experience. During this time, he has written for outlets including The Athletic, Yahoo Sports, Sportsnet, CBC, and Complex. Primarily covering the NBA, Vivek also covers tennis, soccer, and cricket.

Articles by Vivek Jacob (413)

Bronny James Talks Media Coverage: ‘People Think I’m a F—ing Robot’

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James has finally spoken out about the media coverage he’s received this season and how unfair it is. Selected 55th overall by the Lakers in last year’s Draft, James has come in for some harsh criticism from several media personalities. Most notably, Stephen A. Smith recently claimed he was only […]

Vivek Jacob  •  20 Mar 2025
Celtics Sold For $6.1 Billion, Highest Amount For North American Sports Team

The Boston Celtics have sold for $6.1 billion, the highest amount ever paid for a North American sports team. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. Bill Chisholm, managing partner at Symphony Technology Group, has agreed to purchase the Celtics from the Grousbeck family. In 2023, the Washington Commanders were bought by an ownership group led by Josh […]

Vivek Jacob  •  20 Mar 2025
Draymond Green Believes He Can Win DPOY After Stifling Giannis

Draymond Green believes he can win Defensive Player of the Year after putting together a defensive clinic while matched up against Giannis Antetokounmpo Tuesday night. The Greek superstar was limited to 5-of-16 shooting as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 104-93. Stephen Curry sat out the second night of a back-to-back contest after […]

Vivek Jacob  •  19 Mar 2025
Is Cooper Flagg Playing In March Madness? Why Duke Star Could Face Minutes Restriction In Round 1 & 2

Is Cooper Flagg playing in March Madness? Top-seeded Duke may not have the number one March Madness NBA Draft prospect available in the opening rounds. Is Cooper Flagg Playing in March Madness? Flagg badly sprained his ankle while landing after a rebound against Georgia Tech in the ACC Tournament quarterfinal. He was helped off the […]

Vivek Jacob  •  19 Mar 2025
Kings’ Domantas Sabonis Out At Least 10 Days With Ankle Sprain

Sacramento Kings star center Domantas Sabonis will miss at least the next 10 days of action with a right ankle sprain. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. The injury occurred when the Kings hosted the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Sabonis was attempting a drive to the basket in the third quarter and was […]

Vivek Jacob  •  19 Mar 2025
NBA Referee Scott Foster Out Indefinitely With Calf Injury

Veteran NBA referee Scott Foster is out indefinitely after sustaining a calf injury during the game between the New York Knicks and Miami Heat Monday night. The Athletic’s Fred Katz was first to report. The fourth quarter was completed with just two referees instead of the regular three. The Knicks won 116-95. It was an […]

Vivek Jacob  •  18 Mar 2025
March Madness 2025 Trends: 10 Teams Public Is Betting On In Round 1

There are 10 teams people are banking on more than any other in the Round of 64 at March Madness. Put another way, there are also 10 teams people feel more comfortable betting against than any other. Senior sports betting analyst Ben Fawkes of Yahoo Sports provided the info via BetMGM. -18.5 on St. John’s, […]

Vivek Jacob  •  18 Mar 2025
Pelicans’ Trey Murphy Tears Labrum, Out For Season

The latest Trey Murphy injury update makes for grim reading, with the Pelicans star ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Trey Murphy Injury Update Murphy suffered the injury Monday night against the Detroit Pistons, trying to recover a 50-50 ball after a bad pass […]

Vivek Jacob  •  18 Mar 2025
Cam Thomas On Free Agency: ‘I’ve Been One Of The Best Guards’

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is ready to be his own salesman ahead of free agency. Expected to miss the remainder of the season after a hamstring injury, Thomas has turned his mind to what his prospects could look like in the offseason. “When I got major minutes, I feel like I’ve been one of […]

Vivek Jacob  •  17 Mar 2025
Sixers’ Paul George Ruled Out For Remainder Of Season

The latest Paul George injury update sees the Sixers star ruled out for the remainder of the season. He received injections in his left adductor muscle and left knee on Monday. Paul George Injury Update Over the past week, George has been consulting with doctors on the best path forward for his various ailments. The team […]

Vivek Jacob  •  17 Mar 2025