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Matthew Roberson
Staff Writer
Matthew Roberson is a Staff Writer for GQ Sports. Before joining GQ, he was at the New York Daily News, primarily covering the Yankees and Mets. He spends his summers obsessing over the Seattle Mariners, and can usually be found walking around Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn listening to pop music.
Hotel TV Hits Different
It just does. Even if it’s bad—sometimes especially if it’s bad—hotel TV is a friend you can count on, and asks almost nothing of you in return. An ode to the must-half-watch shows that make even holiday travel worth enduring.
Buddy the Elf Could Have Been the Greatest Relief Pitcher Ever
Yes, Elf is a Christmas classic. But it’s also a pretty killer audition reel for big-league bullpens.
How the Eternally Chill Mikal Bridges Became a Cold-Blooded NBA Assassin
The Nets' lanky forward is charming New Yorkers with his low-key demeanor and next-level skill. Can he help Brooklyn reclaim New York hoops supremacy?
Dan Orlovsky, the Weirdo King of ESPN, Is Now the Lovable Face of Football Media
The one-of-a-kind analyst had a forgettable playing career before turning to TV, where his football knowledge is matched only by his wacky opinions and behavior. After spending a day at work with him, it’s clear that nobody else could even attempt to do it like Dan.
Shohei Ohtani’s Wild New Contract Is a Great Reminder That Moving Sucks
In picking the Dodgers, the biggest free agent in baseball history got ludicrously paid. He also doesn’t have to move any of his stuff, which rules.
This Was the Year of the Sports Himbo
The sports world never lacks for attractive airheads, but something about 2023 really brought them to the forefront. From the gridiron to the golf course, Miami to Manchester, himbo season never stopped.
Jordan Poole is Exactly What the NBA Needs Right Now
The league’s least inhibited player is a great reminder that basketball is supposed to be fun.
In His Sixth College Season, Notre Dame QB Sam Hartman Is Embracing His Locker Room Grandpa Status
“The young guys make sure to remind me that I am the old guy in the locker room. I’m older than some of our coaches!”
Talkin' Suits With Eagles Star (and Tunnel Fit King) DeVonta Smith
The Eagles pass-catcher walks us through his best-in-the-NFL suit closet.
“I Love My Life Right Now”: Ice Spice’s Little Brother on His Ascendant High School Football and Modeling Careers
Joey Gaston is the quarterback of his football team, a newly-signed model, and the younger sibling of one of music’s biggest names. “But everyone still knows me as Joey,” he says.
Broadway Takes Wemby: Inside Madison Square Garden for Victor Wembanyama’s Quiet New York Debut
The Spurs’ elastic giant disappointed in his first MSG game against the Knicks, but nobody who was there will soon forget what it was like to see him in the flesh.
The Real-Life Diet of Chicago Bulls Center Andre Drummond, Who Misses His High School’s Curly Fries
The Chicago Bulls veteran broke down how the league’s approach to diet and nutrition has changed during his career.
21-Year-Old World Series Champ Evan Carter is Still Floating
After delivering the championship-starved Texas Rangers their first World Series trophy, the wunderkind outfielder checks in with GQ.
The Best NBA City Edition Jerseys Are the Simplest Ones
At this point in NBA's alternate-jersey extravaganza, beauty lies in restraint.
What on Earth Is Going On With the Timberwolves Brazilian X Account?
An extremely wild tweet showing a computer-generated wolf getting freaky has been the talk of the NBA internet for days. What exactly is happening here—and why do Brazilian accounts post like this?
On the Road With Nuggets Center DeAndre Jordan, Who Has Gotten Used to Curling Up in Hotel Beds
Keep an eye out for the NBA vet at your local drugstore, too.
Quin Snyder Is Single-Handedly Reviving NBA Coach Fashion
The Hawks’ head man showed up for his first year in Atlanta with some can’t-miss glasses.
“We Just Tell Them, ‘Name and School’”: Here’s How NBC Makes Those Viral Sunday Night Football Player Intros
Every Sunday night on NBC, NFL players pop up on televisions nationwide to introduce themselves. Here’s how it happens.
Overalls, Leather Hats, and Louis Vuitton LeBron: Check Out the Biggest Tunnel Fits from NBA Opening Night
The first nights of the 2023-24 season doubled as the league's first fashion show of the year.
Everything You Need to Know About Victor Wembanyama, Who Has Been Sent to Earth to Conquer the NBA
The Spurs have a player unlike anything the sport of basketball has ever seen. Consider this your dip into the Wemby whirlpool.
On the Road With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Who Saves His Biggest Fits for His Favorite Cities
You will also never catch him without his supply of sour candy.
Terrell Suggs Still Doesn’t Like the Steelers
The Baltimore bully went from being intimidated by Ray Lewis to joining him in the Ravens’ Ring of Honor.
The Texas Rangers Have Embraced Creed with Arms Wide Open
The Rangers are using the rock band's songs to fuel their postseason run—and sparking a bona fide Creed revival in the process.
The New York Liberty Are Hosting the Best Party in NYC Right Now
Get a courtside look at the Liberty's season-saving win over the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA Finals.