Sports Reporter

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.

Odell Beckham Jr. knows he’s not joining the Miami Dolphins to be their top target. He’s OK with that.

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Ex-Giants star Odell Beckham Jr. at ‘peace’ as he joins Miami Dolphins: ‘I haven’t been the No. 1 in a minute’

May 15, 2024 at 2:10 p.m.

Odell Beckham Jr. knows he’s not joining the Miami Dolphins to be their top target. He’s OK with that.

Bronny James wants to show the world he’s more than LeBron James’ son.

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Bronny James focused on forming own identity, not playing with dad LeBron James in NBA: ‘I haven’t done anything yet’

May 15, 2024 at 4:56 p.m.

Bronny James wants to show the world he’s more than LeBron James’ son.

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Isaiah Hartenstein’s historic rebounding effort ‘huge’ for Knicks in Game 5 win vs. Pacers

May 15, 2024 at 9:03 a.m.

With a historic night on the glass, Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein rebounded from a pair of quiet games in Indiana.

It was a rough Tuesday night for Indiana basketball.

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Pacers’ blowout loss to Knicks, Caitlin Clark’s struggles in WNBA debut make for rough night for Indiana basketball

May 15, 2024 at 8:50 a.m.

It was a rough Tuesday night for Indiana basketball.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 12: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers reacts after a three point basket against the New York Knicks in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 12, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

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Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton says he needs to ‘do a better job of being aggressive’ after following up surge with quiet Game 5

May 14, 2024 at 11:33 p.m.

After scoring only six points on six shot attempts in last week’s Game 1 loss to the Knicks, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton acknowledged he needed to be more aggressive.