Sam Westmoreland

Sam Westmoreland

Joined: Nov 19, 2024

Sam Westmoreland was a founding member of Bleacher Report's Breaking News Team, where he was a writer and editor for 14 years. In that time, he covered everything from the NBA and NFL to cricket, rugby and sailing. Prior to that, he spent a year covering Indianapolis high school sports as the chief writer and editor for the now-defunct Put Me 'N Coach.

Sep 26, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans vice president of basketball operations David Griffin during a press conference at the New Orleans Pelicans Media Day from the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Pelicans won't fix issues by firing David Griffin, hiring Joe Dumars

Dec 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after a sack against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

NFL star Maxx Crosby gets unique honor from alma mater, gives NIL opportunities for future players

Apr 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer reacts during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Firing Mike Budenholzer won't fix what ails collapsed Suns

Dec 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) drops back to pass against the New York Giants during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Saints' Derek Carr's 2025 NFL season reportedly in jeopardy with serious shoulder injury

Apr 6, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) looks on during the second half of the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

WNBA Draft attendees 2025: Paige Bueckers headlines full list of players heading to NYC

Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (QB03) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Scout's wild take on Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart proves chaos abound in 2025 NFL Draft QB class

Apr 4, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard MiLaysia Fulwiley (12) drives to the basket against the Texas Longhorns during the third quarter in a semifinal of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

South Carolina star MiLaysia Fulwiley shocks basketball world by entering transfer portal

Sep 21, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Kent State Golden Flashes head coach Kenni Burns looks on from the field during a warmup prior to the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Kent State fires football coach Kenni Burns amid investigation

Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas wideout Isaiah Bond (WO05) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Top NFL Draft prospect Isaiah Bond turns himself in on warrant for troubling charge

Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Shedeur Sanders on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Shedeur Sanders' trainer compares quarterback to surprising NFL star

Mar 13, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; LA World Cup 2026 branding pictured during the unveiling of the new test soccer pitch in anticipation of Nations League play and 2026 World Cup at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

South America's 64-Team FIFA World Cup proposal will kill the tournament

Apr 7, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (39) before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

NBA Hall of Famer Dwight Howard announces shocking final pro basketball home

Jan 3, 2025; Gilbert, AZ, USA; Roosevelt High School (CA) guard Brayden Burries (5) against Sandra Day O’Connor High School (AZ) during the Hoophall West High School Invitational at Highland High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Imagesn Images

Brayden Burries commits to Arizona, cements Wildcats as preseason title favorites

Mar 29, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Kevin Overton (1) and forward JT Toppin (15) react during the second half against the Florida Gators during the West Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Texas Tech basketball star JT Toppin's NIL value reportedly skyrockets with return

Apr 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier (26) reacts after grounding into a double play during there fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images

Pirates' 'Bucco Bricks' debacle the latest sign they're MLB's most incompetent team

Mar 28, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jase Richardson (11) reacts after a play in the second half of a South Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament against the Mississippi Rebels at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Michigan State's Jase Richardson will be fascinating prospect after declaring for 2025 NBA Draft