Tim Capurso

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.

Shedeur Sanders hosted a fundraiser for victims of the Rainbow Terrace Apartments fire.

NFL

Shedeur Sanders Went Above and Beyond for Victims of Cleveland Apartment Fire

Kelsey Mitchell stands alone among Fever three-point shooters.

WNBA

Kelsey Mitchell Breaks Fever Legend's Franchise Record During Game vs. Liberty

Kyle Schwarber won the All-Star Game for the National League—and took home MVP honors—for his heroics in the swing-off.

MLB

How 2025 MLB All-Star Game, With Swing-Off Tiebreaker, Fared in TV Ratings

Corbin Carroll and the fan who caught his All-Star Game home run agreed to terms on a cool trade.

MLB

Corbin Carroll Had Classy Gesture for Fan Who Returned All-Star Game Home Run Ball

The Hank Aaron tribute at the MLB All-Star Game was must-see TV.

MLB

MLB All-Star Game Featured Epic On-Field Tribute to Hank Aaron's 715th Home Run

A 7/15 tribute to Aaron's 715th career home run.

Freeman had a heartfelt message for the fans in Atlanta.

MLB

Freddie Freeman Gets Emotional Discussing Return to Atlanta for All-Star Game

Freeman was feeling "all" of the emotions in his return to Atlanta.

The Braves mascot was not happy about Matt Olson's first-round elimination.

MLB

Braves Mascot Blooper Was in Shambles After Matt Olson's Home Run Derby Elimination

Blooper was not taking Olson's Home Run Derby elimination very well.

Fans lauded the Statcast edition of ESPN2's broadcast of the Home Run Derby, mainly because it allowed them to see where the balls were actually going.

MLB

MLB Fans Rip ESPN's Main Home Run Derby Broadcast, Flock to Statcast Edition

Fans were not impressed with ESPN's main broadcast of the Home Run Derby, to say the least.

Aaron Judge, who won the Home Run Derby in 2017, had some wise advice for Jazz Chisholm Jr.

MLB

Former Champ Aaron Judge Offers Jazz Chisholm Jr. Sage Advice Before Home Run Derby

Judge, who won the Derby in 2017, offered a tip to Chisholm before the event on Monday.

Jannik Sinner and Iga Świątek's Wimbledon victories give them each a chance to complete the Career Grand Slam in 2026.

Tennis

Jannik Sinner, Iga Świątek Can Make Rare Tennis History in 2026 After Wimbledon Wins

Only 18 players have achieved this feat in the sport's history.

Tarik Skubal received a call from Max Fried before receiving the nod to start the All-Star Game for the American League.

MLB

Max Fried Had Admirable Gesture for Tarik Skubal Ahead of MLB All-Star Game

Pure class from Fried.

Dave Roberts and Pat Murphy both defended MLB's decision to select Jacob Misiorowski to the National league All-Star roster, one that was met with controversy.

MLB

Dave Roberts, Brewers Manager Defend Jacob Misiorowski's MLB All-Star Game Nod

Misiorowski's five career games are the fewest of any All-Star in MLB history.

Turner and Castellanos were among the Phillies who spoke out against MLB's decision.

MLB

Phillies Tee Off on MLB After Jacob Misiorowski's All-Star Nod Over Philly Pitchers

Hitting and pitching seem to come naturally to two-way star Shohei Ohtani. But which was he better at as a child?

MLB

Pitching or Hitting? Shohei Ohtani Reveals Which He Was Better at Growing Up

Carlos Alcaraz clapped for Jannik Sinner and looked on as he celebrated with his coaches and family.

Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz's Gesture for Jannik Sinner After Wimbledon Loss Was Pure Class

Home-plate umpire Phil Cuzzi didn't want to hear it from the Astros dugout.

MLB

Mics Perfectly Caught MLB Umpire Yelling Seven-Word Retort at Astros Dugout