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.

Tony Vitello had a funny line during an in-game interview with ESPN.
College Baseball

Tennessee Baseball Coach Had a Hilarious Excuse for Delayed In-Game Interview

An honest explanation.

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Fans react to Roman Anthony's grand slam.
MLB

Red Sox Prospect Roman Anthony's Grand Slam Made a Majestic Noise Off the Bat

What a sweet sound.

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Kerry Carpenter makes a great catch in the eighth inning of the Detroit Tigers' victory over the Chicago Cubs.
MLB

Tarik Skubal Was So Fired Up by Kerry Carpenter's Game-Saving Robbery

Carpenter's catch preserved the win for the Tigers' ace.

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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell shakes hands with center Frank Ragnow (77) warm up before the game between Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.
NFL

Dan Campbell Had Five-Word Reaction to Frank Ragnow’s Surprising Retirement

Head coach addresses star center's departure.

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  Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (29) and forward Connor McDavid (97).
NHL

Connor McDavid Has Highest of Praise for Leon Draisaitl Following Game 1 Heroics

Edmonton stars led Game 1 comeback.

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Leon Draisaitl scored the game-winner for Edmonton.
NHL

Leon Draisaitl Points to Difference In This Year's Oilers Team After Overtime Winner

Edmonton will not face a 3-0 mountain this year.

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New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau with center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center.
NBA

Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns Addressed Tom Thibodeau's Firing With One Special Photo

Knicks star reacts to the surprising move.

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Laz Diaz with a rather large strike zone.
MLB

Home Plate Umpire Makes Mind-Boggling Strike Call to Speed Up Game

Just a bit outside.

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George Kirby reacts to getting hit with a line drive on Tuesday.
MLB

Mariners Pitcher Claims Liner to Face That Left Him Bloodied 'Didn't Even Hurt'

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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
NFL

Cowboys Coach Makes Minicamp Expectations for Micah Parsons Clear Amid Contract Talks

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Alan Hahn proclaims LeBron James as face of the NBA.
NBA

ESPN Analyst Tired of Face of NBA Debate Provides Definitive Answer

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Cole Young reacts to getting called up to the Mariners
MLB

Mariners' Cole Young Had Emotional Call With Family After Getting Called Up to Bigs

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