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Matthew Graham

Matthew Graham

Joined: Jul 3, 2024

Matthew Graham has over 20 years of media experience and oversees The Athlete Lifestyle On SI. He has had previous leadership roles at NBC Sports, Yahoo, and USA TODAY, where he co-founded For The Win (named Best Mobile Site by Digiday). He has also written for ESPN, Cosmopolitan, US Weekly, People, E! Online, and FHM, covering major sports and entertainment events like the Oscars, the Golden Globes, NBA Finals, Super Bowl, and winning the Yahoo Superstar Award for coverage of the Olympics.

Fashion

DK Metcalf's first Steelers uniform photo causes stir after George Pickens trade

The new Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver rocks the gold and black, but one thing still looks odd after George Pickens was traded to the Dallas Cowboys.

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Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley during the 1993 NBA Finals in Chicago
Business

Michael Jordan's mystery NBC Sports salary has hidden detail overlooked

Now that the $40 million annual salary has been debunked, one key detail shows it's hard to imagine the NBA GOAT would surpass Charles Barkley's $21 million.

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Fashion

Vanessa Bryant digs Cameron Brink’s elegant fit amid WNBA injury return drama

The Los Angeles Sparks star flexed another amazing fit while clapping back at her timetable back to the court from her ACL injury.

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Parties

Connor McDavid's wife, Leon Draisaitl's fiancée flex exotic Greece bachelorette party

The Edmonton Oilers superstar's wife Lauren was jet-setting in Mykonos for 72 hours with Draisaitl's fiancée Celeste Desjardins to celebrate the bride-to-be.

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News

Wayne Gretzky's amazing good deed for 2 Oilers fans goes viral in Stanley Cup Finals

The Edmonton Oilers icon and NHL GOAT gave two diehard fans the thrill of a lifetime as the charming duo shopped at a local grocery store.

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Business

44-year-old Carlie Irsay-Gordon becomes new Colts owner-CEO as sisters' roles shared

Jim Irsay's three daughters will each serve in an executive role along with their ownership stake, but Irsay-Gordon will be the new CEO.

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Relationships

Cowboys linebacker Marist Liufau adorably kisses WNBA star girlfriend before minicamp

The former Notre Dame standout was courtside to support his fellow Fighting Irish girlfriend in a sweet moment caught on-camera.

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Jilly Anais and Deshaun Watson attend the the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show on June 1, 2024.
Parties

Browns $230M QB Deshaun Watson's fiancée has extravagant bachelorette party weekend

Model and social media influencer Jilly Anais flaunted an over-the-top bride-to-be party weekend.

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Fashion

Angel Reese reacts to her controversial winter fit in summer debate with strong words

The Chicago Sky star wore an elegant all-black fit with a fur hat and full-length leather coat during summer, which led to a dispute on the bold fashion choice.

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Parties

Cowboys QB Joe Milton dances with HC Brian Schottenheimer in team bonding hilarity

America's Team got a little Greek fun by performing traditional dances in a bonding activity. The star of the day was backup QB Joe Milton.

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Fashion

Cameron Brink stunningly ditches signature blonde hair for 'natural color'

The WNBA star and fashion influencer confirms in a selfie that she's ditched her signature blonde hair.

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Jun 5, 2025: Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith and guard Tyrese Haliburton celebrate after the game-winning shot.
Relationships

Tyrese Haliburton's gf Jade has 2-word reaction to Pacers-Thunder Game 1 stunner

Tyrese Haliburton does it again as the Pacers shocked the heavily-favored Thunder in Oklahoma City, only leading for the final 0.3 seconds.

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