The emerging relationship between journalism and sports betting raises ethical concerns, particularly as automated articles blur the line between objective reporting and gambling promotion.
Lillis knows this world firsthand, having grown up around horse racing. At 19, she got a job exercising racehorses at a stable in rural Virginia, and by her own account, she's never lost the sense of awe either for the Thoroughbred or the people who dedicate their careers to them.
What started as a way for bored SI editors to amuse themselves during the slow period of the sports calendar soon grew into an annual event capable of subsidizing much of the rest of the magazine.
Christian Horner, Team Principle Red Bull Racing: "We're really looking forward to having Matt as part of the team here at Oracle Red Bull Racing. We're going to have tight opposition this year, the 2025 season is going to be a tough fight from start to finish."
Brock Bowers' celebratory 'Donald Trump shuffle' dance was met with backlash, illustrating that political reactions still permeate sports journalism, even during lighthearted moments.