Robert Silverman

Robert Silverman is a freelance journalist living in New York. His work has appeared in The New York Times, ESPN, HuffPost, VICE Sports, Deadspin, The Outline and more.

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These Knicks Prove How Immaculate Vibes Can Win

They’re not yet championship caliber, and they’re still owned by an arch-villain, but the so-called “Nova Knicks” are the feel-good story of the 2024 playoffs.

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‘COVER-UP OF GIANTS’

Aaron Rodgers Dabbles in the ‘QAnon of Architecture’

There’s a bonkers theory that many famous buildings were actually built by an ultra-advanced civilization that we’ve covered up. Rodgers is all ears.

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RED-HANDED

How Barstool Built an Empire by Swiping Sports Highlights

A Daily Beast investigation found more than 40 content-swiping Twitter accounts apparently controlled by Barstool—a key to the growth of its massive media empire.

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‘ENDLESS PIT OF MONEY’

The PGA Tour Shamelessly Sells Out for Saudi Blood Money

Turns out the PGA Tour, which previously acted repulsed by the Saudi regime’s sportswashing efforts, has a price tag after all.

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ZEN MASTERED

Why Phil Jackson’s Anti-BLM Screed Is No Surprise

The coaching legend claimed he no longer watches hoops because it got too damn political. Don’t be shocked by the Zen Master’s turn towards reactionary politics.

Robert Silverman

Robert Silverman

These Knicks Prove How Immaculate Vibes Can Win

Aaron Rodgers Dabbles in the ‘QAnon of Architecture’

How Barstool Built an Empire by Swiping Sports Highlights

The PGA Tour Shamelessly Sells Out for Saudi Blood Money

Why Phil Jackson’s Anti-BLM Screed Is No Surprise

Kanye Storms Out After Podcaster Lightly Defends Jews

Tim Pool Hates Mainstream Media—but His Site Stole From Them

Canadian Comedian Flew to Europe to ‘Enlist’ Against Russia

How P.K. Subban Is Dragging Hockey Into the 21st Century

This Rams Legend Is Hellbent on Tackling the NFL’s Racism