Brendan OSullivan

Brendan OSullivan is an editorial intern for Sporting News, joining in 2024. He previously worked at Newsday on Long Island, New York after graduating from Quinnipiac University. His primary topics of coverage include the NBA and its draft lottery systems, as well as in-game controversies such as the one involving Rick Carlisle and referees.

Biography:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/author/brendan-osullivan

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • Rick Carlisle was ejected from the game due to his reaction to the overturned double dribble call
  • ]The referees determined it was an inadvertent whistle and awarded the Knicks possession of the ball[.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

2024 NBA Draft Lottery: Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards Battle for Top Pick, Impact on Teams' Futures

2024 NBA Draft Lottery: Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards Battle for Top Pick, Impact on Teams' Futures

Broke On: Sunday, 12 May 2024 Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards, with the worst records in the 2024 NBA season, have a 14% chance each to secure the No. 1 pick in May's draft lottery. The event determines which team gets first dibs on top prospects like Alex Sarr (Australia), Zaccharie Risacher (France), and Nikola Topic (Serbia). Stay updated with The Sporting News for live coverage, as the results significantly impact each team's future outlook.
Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle Ejected in Controversial Double Dribble Call During Knicks-Pacers Semifinals: A Look at the Officiating Disputes

Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle Ejected in Controversial Double Dribble Call During Knicks-Pacers Semifinals: A Look at the Officiating Disputes

Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 In the Eastern Conference semifinals between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers, controversy surrounding officiating reached a boiling point in Game 2. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle was ejected after disputing a double dribble call against Isaiah Hartenstein. Tensions had been escalating since their first-round series, with questionable calls favoring the Knicks in both games. Despite these setbacks, the Pacers remain determined to bounce back and regain control of the closely contested series in front of their home crowd.