Journalism
Former Entertainment & Sports Staff Writer, The Newhouse
Former NBA Draft Writer, Last Word on Sports
Former NFL Beat Writer, Athlon Sports
Former Editor-in-Chief, Seawanhaka
Some of my top articles from various publications, covering sports, media, and news.
The Genius of Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners'
"In the end, the characters never got to experience the freedom they sought throughout. Some searched for it in religion, the twins fought for it in the war, they made lots of money in Chicago… but they weren't free. Their souls are still trapped in those bodies, they haven't been freed to enter the afterlife like Annie."
May 1, 2025
The Unsung Heroes of LIU's Men's Basketball Team
"The Long Island University men's basketball team is off to its best start in conference play in well over a decade, and opponents are learning not to swim in Shark-infested waters, as someone off the court is making a huge difference."
January 27, 2025
Roki Sasaki Is Baseball's Next Great
"In the Statcast era, Roki Sasaki's start against Mexico is the only recorded instance of 90% of a starting pitcher's fastballs being 100 MPH or more. Only Jordan Hicks and Hunter Greene have had a percentage higher than 75, and Jacob deGrom is the only other pitcher to have a start above 70. Ninety. Percent."
March 31, 2023
Blockbuster Trade Sheds Light on Brooklyn Nets' Draft Strategy
"Saraf may just have the most diverse passing bag in the class. There's not a pass he can't make… He has a lot of craft in getting to the rim, utilizing a strong first step with a cornerback-esque ability to change speed and direction."
July 3, 2025
Despite star-studded cast, 'After the Hunt' fails to deliver
"For a movie that had so much going for it, After the Hunt fumbled on the one-yard line. It's a film that had the potential to be one of the best of the year, even a standout for the decade. Instead, we were left thinking about what could have been."