Sam Westmoreland

Sam Westmoreland

Joined: Nov 19, 2024

Sam Westmoreland was a founding member of Bleacher Report's Breaking News Team, where he was a writer and editor for 14 years. In that time, he covered everything from the NBA and NFL to cricket, rugby and sailing. Prior to that, he spent a year covering Indianapolis high school sports as the chief writer and editor for the now-defunct Put Me 'N Coach.

Tennessee's Jahmai Mashack (15) greets Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes during Senior Day presentations after a menâ€™s college basketball game between Tennessee and South Carolina at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Saturday, March 8, 2025.

NCAA Tournament 2025: Previewing every Sweet 16 matchup

Mar 22, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Chaz Lanier (2) handles the ball against UCLA Bruins guard Kobe Johnson (0) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

NCAA Tournament 2025: Previewing Midwest Regional's Sweet 16 March Madness matchups

Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) takes the ball up the court during the second half of an NCAA Tournament First Round game against the Robert Morris Colonials at Rocket Arena on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.

NCAA Tournament 2025: Previewing East Regional's Sweet 16 March Madness matchups

Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari during the first half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the St. John's Red Storm at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

NCAA Tournament 2025: Previewing West Regional's Sweet 16 March Madness matchups

Mar 20, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) handles the ball against Alabama State Hornets forward D'Ante Bass (0) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

NCAA Tournament 2025: Previewing the South Region's Sweet 16 March Madness matchups

Mar 22, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Chaz Lanier (2) celebrates after a three pointer during the second half against the UCLA Bruins in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Chaz Lanier NIL Worth: How much does Tennessee star make in endorsements?

Mar 22, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) drives to the basket against Creighton Bluejays forward Jasen Green (0) during the second half in the second round to the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Johni Broome NIL Worth: How much does Auburn star make in endorsements?

Northwestern Wildcats head coach Chris Collins yells to players on the court Thursday, March 13, 2025, during the second round of the men's Big Ten tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Wisconsin Badgers defeated the Northwestern Wildcats, 70-63.

Northwestern extending Chris Collins' contract the right move for program on the rise

Dec 28, 2024; San Antonio, TX, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) talk with the media after the game against the Brigham Young Cougars at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Deion Sanders right to call out pre-draft interview criticism of Shedeur

Sep 26, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers Jared Jones (left) and Paul Skenes (right) look on from the dugout against the Milwaukee Brewers during the third inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Paul Skenes' 1-of-1 rookie card sells for more than Pirates star's salary

Mar 15, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) and head coach Jon Scheyer celebrate after winning the 2025 ACC Conference Championship game against the Louisville Cardinals at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

March Madness 2025: Previewing every 1st round matchup

Mar 19, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; McNeese State Cowboys head coach Will Wade answers questions during the first round practice session press conference at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Will Wade taking North Carolina State job while McNeese is still in NCAA Tournament feels rotten

Mar 13, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) is injured in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Cooper Flagg's 'Pain free' ankle after injury will be NCAA Tournament's biggest story

Nov 23, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal head coach Troy Taylor reacts after calling a time out during the fourth quarter against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Stanford has to fire Troy Taylor after bullying investigations

Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) cuts down his piece of the net as the team celebrates their win over Tennessee after the Southeastern Conference tournament championship at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, March 16, 2025.

March Madness 2025: Picking every 1st round West Region matchup

Mar 15, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; The Houston Cougars and head coach Kelvin Sampson react after defeating the Arizona Wildcats in the Big 12 Conference Tournament Championship game at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

March Madness 2025: Picking every 1st round Midwest Region matchup