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DJ Siddiqi

Sports Editor

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DJ Siddiqi is a sports reporter who focuses on football, basketball and pro wrestling. He has covered some of the biggest sporting events, including the NBA Finals and Wrestlemania and often interviews high-profile athletes. Siddiqi has interviewed the likes of Dan Marino, Emmitt Smith, Shaquille O'Neal, Tony Hawk and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Articles by DJ Siddiqi (21)

NFL
Shedeur Sanders Talks Relationship With Dillon Gabriel: ‘We’re Truly Cool’

Shedeur Sanders knows that he’ll have to “work” in order to earn his reps in the NFL. The highly touted quarterback was a star quarterback with the Colorado Buffaloes, helping raise them from an afterthought to a college football contender. Sanders not only excelled there individually — he was named a Second-Team All-American last season […]

DJ Siddiqi  •  19 May 2025
MLB
Alex Rodriguez Exclusive: Making Hall of Fame ‘Incredibly Important’ To Me

New York Yankees great Alex Rodriguez says it would be a “lie” if he said he didn’t care about making it to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The 49-year-old was arguably the best hitter of his generation, winning three MVP’s while leading the league in home runs on five different occasions. In fact, Rodriguez had […]

DJ Siddiqi  •  10 Apr 2025
MLB
Derek Jeter Exclusive: Yankees ‘Have Improved As a Whole’ Despite Juan Soto Departure

MIAMI — Despite losing four-time All-Star Juan Soto to the Mets in the offseason, Yankees legend Derek Jeter believes his former team has “improved as a whole” this offseason. Jeter knows better than anyone what it takes to be a champion. The former longtime captain of the franchise won five World Series with the Yankees […]

DJ Siddiqi  •  28 Jan 2025
NFL
Star TE Trey McBride: Cardinals Will Make the Playoffs Next Season

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride expects to be in the playoffs next season. The 25-year-old tight end emerged as one of the best offensive weapons during the 2024 season, ranking fourth in the NFL with 111 receptions and 11th with 1,146 receiving yards. McBride’s breakthrough season resulted in a Pro Bowl berth, the first […]

DJ Siddiqi  •  24 Jan 2025
MLB
Johnny Damon: Yankees “May Actually Be Better” After Loss of Juan Soto

Although the New York Yankees lost arguably the best player in baseball in Juan Soto, their roster may be even better than the one they had last year, according to Johnny Damon. Damon knows a thing or two about winning a World Series with the Bronx Bombers, actually helping the Yankees win their last title […]

DJ Siddiqi  •  20 Jan 2025
NFL
Drew Brees: Notre Dame Has Built Program Right Way In ‘Out of Control’ NIL Era

New Orleans Saints great Drew Brees is very high on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the program Marcus Freeman has built in South Bend. Brees — a Purdue Boilermakers alum — its that he “hated” Notre Dame during his collegiate career. Brees started three times against the Fighting Irish and went 1-2 during his […]

DJ Siddiqi  •  16 Jan 2025
NFL
Eli Manning Backs Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen: Coach, GM Need ‘Time to Create Their Culture’

There’s no doubt in Eli Manning’s mind that the New York Giants are making the right decision in retaining head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen. The Giants quickly squashed any rumors of a potential shakeup on Monday morning when they announced that both would be back with New York next season.  The […]

DJ Siddiqi  •  07 Jan 2025
NFL
Will Levis Opens Up About Challenging Second Season: ‘It’s Been a Tough Go’

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis remains confident in himself through all of the ups and the downs. The 25-year-old Levis has shown the potential to be a franchise quarterback during his first two seasons in the league. He recently went through a four-game stretch where he posted seven touchdowns against just two interceptions while leading […]

DJ Siddiqi  •  18 Dec 2024
NFL
Ron Rivera: Dan Quinn, Kliff Kingsbury Love Jayden Daniels’ ‘Commitment to Being Great’

Former Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera is extremely impressed with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. Rivera coached the Commanders for four seasons from 2020 until 2023, but he never had a franchise quarterback like Daniels, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The two-time Coach of the Year winner details what makes […]

DJ Siddiqi  •  17 Dec 2024
NFL
Justin Pugh Talks J.J. McCarthy, Sam Darnold, Kyler Murray and an Aaron Donald Comeback

Former New York Giants first-round pick Justin Pugh believes it’s a possibility that Sam Darnold makes his return to New York. The former No. 3 overall pick has emerged as one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL in his first season with the Minnesota Vikings. The 27-year-old ranks within the top six in touchdowns, […]

DJ Siddiqi  •  12 Dec 2024