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Jon Wertheim

Sports Illustrated executive editor and senior writer L. Jon Wertheim is one of the most accomplished sports journalists in America.

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Carlos Alcaraz with the championship trophy after defeating Daniil Medvedev in the men’s final of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.
Tennis

Mailbag: Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Świątek Dazzle in the Desert

By Jon Wertheim
General view of Centre Court at Wimbledon during the Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic men’s singles final.
Tennis

USTA CEO Lew Sherr Details Plans for Tennis’s Premier Tour

By Jon Wertheim
Nick Kyrgios of Australia hits a shot during an exhibition practice match against Novak Djokovic.
Tennis

Mailbag: Lessons Learned From Netflix’s Canceled ‘Break Point’

By Jon Wertheim
Simona Halep at the National Bank Open.
Tennis

Tennis Q&A: Anti-Doping Lawyer Howard Jacobs on Simona Halep’s Case

By Jon Wertheim
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MMA

Sean O’Malley Says He Is Ready for His Moment

By Jon Wertheim
Andrey Rublev hits on the practice courts of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
Tennis

Mailbag: The Aftermath of Andrey Rublev’s On-Court Outburst and Default

By Jon Wertheim
Simona Halep reacts to winning a point against Beatriz Haddad Maia in the women’s final of the National Bank Open.
Tennis

Simona Halep’s Ban Reduced: What It Means for Tennis’s Anti-Doping Policy

By Jon Wertheim
Simona Halep reacts during a match against Daria Snigur on Day 1 of the 2022 U.S. Open.
Tennis

Mailbag: Responsibility in Simona Halep’s Doping Case, the Role of Tennis Spectators and More

By Jon Wertheim
Novak Djokovic returns a shot.
Tennis

Novak Djokovic Is the Last GOAT Standing

By Jon Wertheim
Francis Tiafoe hits a shot during his match against Daniil Medvedev at the BNP Paribas Open.
Tennis

Mailbag: Francis Tiafoe at a Turning Point, the Player-Coach Relationship and More

By Jon Wertheim
Holger Rune of Great Britain plays a shot against Arthur Cazaux at the Australian Open.
Tennis

Mailbag: Holger Rune’s Camp Shake-up, the Shift in Tennis’s Mentality and More

By Jon Wertheim
CBS Sports chairman Sean McManus at a press conference at the Super Bowl 58 Media Center.
Media

Sean McManus on His CBS Sports Tenure, His Last Act and What’s Next

By Jon Wertheim
An illustration in the style of 1990s internet of a man holding the NFL shield to fend off a wave wager notifications.
NFL

Paradise Squashed: The Rise and Fall of the Pioneers of Online Sports Betting

By Jon Wertheim
Rafael Nadal during his second round match the 2023 Australian Open.
Tennis

Mailbag: Tennis’s Saudi Arabia Conundrum

By Jon Wertheim
Aryna Sabalenka chases down a ball at the Australian Open.
Tennis

Mailbag: Aryna Sabalenka’s Evolution, Daniil Medvedev’s Next Move and More From Australia

By Jon Wertheim
Aryna Sabalenka competing at the Australian Open.
Tennis

50 Parting Thoughts From the 2024 Australian Open

By Jon Wertheim
Coco Gauff hugs Aryna Sabalenka after their U.S. Open final match.
Tennis

Mailbag: Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff Set Up a U.S. Open Final Rematch

By Jon Wertheim
Coco Gauff in Round 2 of the Australian Open.
Tennis

Australian Open Midterm Grades: Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic Shine, Other Top Seeds Struggle

By Jon Wertheim
Naomi Osaka plays in the first round of the Australian Open
Tennis

Mailbag: What to Make of Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open Showing

By Jon Wertheim
Martina Navratilova, left, and Chris Evert talk at a panel
Tennis

WTA’s Expected Saudi Arabia Announcement Sparks Backlash From Tennis Legends

By Jon Wertheim
Fans know how to have a good time at the Australian Open.
Tennis

Ultimate Guide to the 2024 Australian Open

By Jon Wertheim
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka at the U.S. Open.
Tennis

Australian Open Women’s Preview: Osaka, Gauff Highlight Wide-Open Field

By Jon Wertheim
Novak Djokovic shakes hands with Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Tennis

Australian Open Men’s Predictions: Can Anyone Stop Novak Djokovic?

By Jon Wertheim
Coco Gauff should be able to keep momentum on her side in 2024 after winning the 2023 U.S. Open.
Tennis

Courting the Future: SI's Tennis Predictions for 2024

By Jon Wertheim
Coco Gauff playing in the Round of 16 at the 2023 US Open.
Tennis

Coco Gauff: The Breakthrough of 2023

By Jon Wertheim
Novak Djokovic
Tennis

23 for ’23: Novak Djokovic Finally Settles the Men’s Tennis GOAT Debate

By Jon Wertheim
Actor Callum Turner poses for a photo at a screening for ‘The Boys in the Boat.’
Olympics

Q&A With ‘The Boys in the Boat’ Star Callum Turner

By Jon Wertheim
Novak Djokovic puts two hands to his mouth to blow a kiss to the audience
Tennis

Mailbag: The Remarkable Nature of Repeat Champions

By Jon Wertheim
Novak Djokovic
Tennis

Behind-the-Scenes Look at Novak Djokovic's '60 Minutes' Profile

By Jon Wertheim
Novak Djokovic returns the ball against Jannik Sinner a Davis Cup semifinal.
Tennis

Novak Djokovic on Hitting His Prime, Nadal and Federer, and the GOAT Debate

By Jon Wertheim
Novak Djokovic
Tennis

Handing Out 2023’s End of Year Tennis Awards

By Jon Wertheim
Iga Świątek returns a shot during the French Open final against Karolína Muchová.
Tennis

End of the Year Awards for Top Women’s Tennis Stars

By Jon Wertheim
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Tennis

Mailbag: ATP Finals Wrap-Up and What to Do With the Best-of-Five Format

By Jon Wertheim
Christopher Eubanks celebrates after winning a match at Wimbledon
Tennis

Chris Eubanks Remains Amazed at Unexpected Success in 2023

By Jon Wertheim
Novak Djokovic celebrates US Open win.
Tennis

Mailbag: Novak Djokovic’s Motivation and a Submission on Coco Gauff

By Jon Wertheim
Rendering of Clippers’ new Intuit Dome.
NBA

How Building an NBA Arena Works: Clippers’ New Home Wants to Keep Your Eyes on the Court

By Jon Wertheim
Grigor Dimitrov fist-pumps while holding a racket
Tennis

Mailbag: Mid-Match Booing and Early 2024 Tennis Olympic Predictions

By Jon Wertheim
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College Basketball

Bob Knight, ‘The General’ of College Hoops, Was Unapologetic and Unforgettable

By Jon Wertheim
Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot during her match against Jessica Pegula on day three of the GNP Saguaros WTA Finals Cancun.
Tennis

Mailbag: Player Frustrations Hang Over the WTA Finals

By Jon Wertheim
Ben Shelton
Tennis

Mailbag: End-of-Year Events and the Best Young American Players

By Jon Wertheim
An Israel flag is held up in a crowd
Tennis

Mailbag: Tennis’s Place in the Israel-Palestine Conflict

By Jon Wertheim
Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, speaks to reporters after departing from a GOP caucus meeting working to formally elect a new speaker of the House.
College

Jim Jordan Speaker Candidacy Roils OSU Wrestling Community

By Jon Wertheim
Iga Świątek returns a shot during the French Open final against Karolína Muchová.
Tennis

Iga Świątek Doesn't Need to Change for Anyone

By Jon Wertheim
Nicole Melichar-Martinez
Tennis

Mailbag: Tennis’s Gambling Policy Needs to Be Addressed

By Jon Wertheim
Team World poses with the 2022 Laver Cup trophy
Tennis

Mailbag: The Laver Cup Is Worth Fixing

By Jon Wertheim
Simona Halep plays a shot against Jil Teichmann.
Tennis

Breaking Down Simona Halep’s Complex Doping Ban

By Jon Wertheim
CU football head coach Deion Sanders comes out of the locker room for the Rocky Mountain Showdown.
College Football

Deion Sanders Is Here to Stay

By Jon Wertheim
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Betting

Sports World Banks on These Guys to Uncover Betting Scandals

By Jon Wertheim
Coco Gauff thanks the crowd after winning her first major at the 2023 U.S. Open.
Tennis

Mailbag: Unpacking Coco Gauff’s U.S. Open Win, Tour Updates and More

By Jon Wertheim
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College Football

Northwestern Football’s Cost of Shame

By Jon Wertheim
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