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Peter Sblendorio

Peter Sblendorio is a sports reporter covering MLB, the NFL, the NBA and more. He joined the Daily News in 2015 and previously served as the Senior Film Writer. Peter grew up in Dallas and graduated from the University of Texas.

MILWAUKEE - SEPTEMBER 28: Starting pitcher CC Sabathia #52 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates after pitching a complete game against the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park on September 28, 2008 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Brewers defeated the Cubs 3-1 (Photo by Darren Hauck/Getty Images)

MLB trade deadline history: Most consequential midseason deals of the last 40 years

July 28, 2025 at 11:35 a.m.

History is full of MLB trade deadline acquisitions who put a team over the top. There is similarly no shortage of in-season swings that backfired spectacularly.

Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 10, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Aaron Rodgers, contract disputes and more NFL training camp storylines

July 22, 2025 at 4:35 a.m.

NFL training camps begin this week, offering windows into where the league’s most intriguing rookies, quarterback battles and contract disputes stand.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 26: Patrick Mahomes #15 and Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrate after the Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills 32-29 to win the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 26, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Super Bowl LIX storylines include Chiefs’ chase for three-peat, rematch with Eagles, and Taylor Swift

January 30, 2025 at 4:39 a.m.

There is no shortage of storylines that make this year’s Super Bowl rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles especially compelling.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: CC Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees reacts against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning in game four of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 17, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Yankees’ CC Sabathia tracking toward first-ballot Hall of Fame induction as announcement nears

January 21, 2025 at 6:02 a.m.

Vallejo native is expected to be part of the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025, with the results of this year’s vote scheduled to be announced Tuesday evening.

Jerrod Carmichael, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend Game One of the American League Championship Series between the Cleveland Guardians and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend ALCS Game 1 at Yankee Stadium

October 15, 2024 at 12:05 p.m.

When it comes to playoff baseball in the Bronx, Taylor Swift was ready for it.

NBC would be ‘really thrilled’ to have Snoop Dogg back for future Olympics

August 8, 2024 at 5:11 a.m.

NBC has no plans to drop Snoop Dogg while he’s hot.

Bronze medalist Sunisa Lee of Team United States looks on from the podium during the medal ceremony for the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Uneven Bars Final on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 04, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Suni Lee pokes fun at her Olympic fall by participating in viral TikTok trend

August 8, 2024 at 5:11 a.m.

Suni Lee is good at sports. She’s also a very good sport.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 8: Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr answers questions to reporters during a press conference after practice at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)

USA Basketball coach Kerr condemns ‘demoralizing’ Trump rally shooting

July 15, 2024 at 4:54 a.m.

The apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump disturbed USA Basketball coach Steve Kerr, who on Sunday described the shooting as “so demoralizing in every which way.”

Colin Kaepernick asked Jets to join practice squad after Aaron Rodgers injury

September 27, 2023 at 9:57 a.m.

Kaepernick allegedly sent the letter to general manager Joe Douglas, contending his “sole mission” would be to help prepare the Jets defense in practice, with his mobility mimicking that of...

A sign is posted in front of a McDonald’s restaurant on April 03, 2023 in San Pablo, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

McDonald’s is making changes to its Big Mac and other burgers

April 18, 2023 at 11:33 a.m.

The fast-food giant announced tweaks to its Big Mac, McDouble and standard hamburgers and cheeseburgers.

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