Tim Capurso

Joined: Nov 22, 2023

Tim Capurso is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. Prior to joining SI in November 2023, he wrote for RotoBaller and ClutchPoints, where he was the lead editor for MLB, college football and NFL coverage. A lifelong Yankees and Giants fan, Capurso grew up just outside New York City and now lives near Philadelphia. When he's not writing, he enjoys reading, exercising and spending time with his family, including his three-legged cat Willow, who, unfortunately, is an Eagles fan.

An Arizona State staffer walks past Texas kicker Bert Auburn as he warms up during the fourth quarter of the Peach Bowl vs. the Sun Devils on January 1, 2025.

College Football

Arizona State Staffers Made Sneaky Move While Texas Kicker Was Warming Up

Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo gestures frustratedly while speaking to teammates on the sidelines during the Peach Bowl vs. the Texas Longhorns on January 1, 2025.

College Football

Cameras Caught Cam Skattebo Yelling at Teammates During Peach Bowl vs. Texas

Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dvon J-Thomas celebrates after their 31-14 win over the Boise State Broncos in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on Dec. 31, 2024.

College Football

Penn State Defender Trolled Ashton Jeanty With 2-Word Quip After Win vs. Boise State

LeBron James prepares to catch an alley-oop pass from his son Bronny before the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at crypto.com Arena on December 31, 2024.

NBA

LeBron James, Son Bronny Connect on Sweet Alley-Oop in Lakers Warmups

Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks lost 21–17 to Illinois on Tuesday.

College Football

Shane Beamer, Bret Bielema's Heated Citrus Bowl Altercation Instantly Became a Meme

Things got spicy in the Citrus Bowl on Tuesday evening.

Texas Rangers outfielder Joc Pederson speaks to the media during his introductory press conference on December 30, 2024.

MLB

Joc Pederson Sends Blunt Warning to Astros During Rangers Introductory Presser

Newest Rangers outfielder Joc Pederson wasted no time in sending a shot across the bow at the rival Houston Astros during his introductory press conference.

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe and head coach Kalen DeBoer talk during a timeout in the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024.

College Football

Kalen DeBoer Details Why He Didn't Bench Struggling Jalen Milroe in ReliaQuest Bowl

Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer explained why he didn't bench a struggling Jalen Milroe in the Crimson Tide's ReliaQuest Bowl loss vs. Michigan.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gestures against Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the first quarter at Chase Center on December 25, 2024.

NBA

LeBron James Set to Make Unprecedented NBA History vs. Cavaliers

Lakers star LeBron James could make unprecedented NBA age history the day after his 40th birthday vs. the Cavaliers.

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders before the game against the Utah Utes at Folsom Field on November 16, 2024.

College Football

Shedeur Sanders's Cleats Spark Speculation About Which NFL Team Will Draft Him

Colorado football QB Shedeur Sanders's cleats for the Alamo Bowl were indeed a serious hint about the New York Giants picking him in the NFL draft.

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall punches Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic during the third quarter at Footprint Center on December 27, 2024.

NBA

Three Players Ejected As Jusuf Nurkic, Naji Marshall Exchange Blows in Suns-Mavs Fight

Jusuf Nurkic and Naji Marshall traded blows during a fight that broke out in the third quarter of the Mavericks vs Suns game.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes walks off the field after the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on August 10, 2024.

MLB

Why Corbin Burnes Signed With Diamondbacks Over Blue Jays, Giants

Here's why Corbin Burnes reportedly chose to sign a contract with the Diamondbacks.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid waits during a timeout during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on December 25, 2024.

NBA

76ers' Joel Embiid Fined by NBA for 'Obscene Gestures' Made During Christmas Game

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was fined by the NBA for making "obscene gestures" during a Christmas Day game vs. the Celtics.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving reacts after a play during the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on December 27, 2024.

NBA

Kyrie Irving Makes Admirable Gesture to Mavs Teammates Ejected in Brawl vs. Suns

Navy Midshipmen quarterback Blake Horvath carries the ball against the Army Black Knights during the first half of the 125th Army-Navy game at Northwest Stadium on December 14, 2024.

College Football

Blake Horvath Sets Navy Football Record With 95-Yard TD Run vs. Oklahoma

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres hits a two run home run in the third inning against the Kansas City Royals during Game 1 of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.

MLB

Gleyber Torres Releases Classy Statement Thanking Yankees After Signing With Tigers

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell runs the opposite way during a game vs. the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 26, 2024.