John Robinson IV

John Robinson IV

Joined: Feb 26, 2025

John Robinson IV is a former Division I football player who patrolled the secondary at the University of Connecticut and Tennessee State before trading in his cleats for a career in sports journalism. He has worked for the likes of DBLTap, Players Choice, and Sports Illustrated before joining The Big Lead, where he now covers all things sports. When he’s not writing, John co-hosts The Big Lead Podcast, offering sharp insights and bold takes on the biggest headlines in sports.

Feb 1, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) brings the ball up court against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Bronny James Is Starting to Believe—And So Are We

Mar 23, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen (25) controls the ball against Colorado State Rams forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (8) in the first half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Does March Madness lacks Magic without the Cinderella stories ?

Feb 1, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during AFC Practice for the Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Russell Wilson signs with Giants, Stefon Diggs heads to Patriots in major NFL shakeup

Mar 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

LeBron James Unfiltered: The King takes aim at Stephen A. Smith

Mar 17, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Rose BC guard Chelsea Gray (center) celebrates with teammates after winning the Unrivaled Championship game against the Vinyl BC at Wayfair Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Unrivaled Basketball: A game-changer for women’s basketball

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is shown after he led Gang Green to a 32-20 victory against the Miami Dolphins, on Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Should the Steelers pursue Aaron Rodgers, or move on?

Nov 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Deion Sanders looks to innovates Colorado’s Spring practice format

Mar 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts alongside Bradley Beal (3) against the Sacramento Kings at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Phoenix Suns' Disastrous Season Raises Major Questions About Future

Feb 10, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison walks off the court before the game between the Dallas and the Sacramento Kings at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dallas Mavericks face unprecedented crisis amid injury woes

Dec 22, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bengals make bold move, extend star wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins

Jul 26, 2023; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) and Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) walk on the field during training camp drill at River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, CA. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Micah Parsons and Demarcus Lawrence engage in heated social media exchange over Cowboys future

Sep 20, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) fields a grounder during the third inning against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images

MLB’s New Era Hats spark viral controversy

Mar 8, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) scores in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Cooper Flagg’s mom steals the spotlight in Duke’s victory

Mar 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Comedian and writer Larry David and sports media personality Stephen A. Smith attend the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James clash over Bronny

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) walks past the photo backdrop Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Caitlin Clark's Offseason Work Signals Big Year Ahead

Mar 10, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) looks to pass the ball against Brooklyn Nets forwards Ziaire Williams (8) and Cameron Johnson (2) during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Lakers fall to struggling Nets in costly loss