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Sam Hines

Sports Editor

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Sam Hines began contributing content to Sportscasting in 2019. He's been interested in sports his whole life. Sam's favorite sports include soccer and basketball, though he still watches football and tennis on occasion because elite athleticism and high stakes is always a good combination. A couple of his favorite pieces include covering the average retirement age of an NFL player and what the Lakers should've gifted LeBron James for the holiday season.  

Articles by Sam Hines (17)

Oldest NHL Player: The Oldest Active Players in 2023

Despite hockey’s intense effects on the body, the oldest NHL players are still on the ice after a remarkable amount of time.

Sam Hines  •  01 Oct 2023
Lewis Hamilton Mercedes Contract: How Much the F1 Driver Is Earning, the Missing Escape Clause, and More

Lewis Hamilton recently signed a new Mercedes contract that will pay him a lot of money and set a record for team loyalty. 

Sam Hines  •  23 Sep 2023
The Best Athletes to Ever Wear a Number 12 Jersey

Tom Brady leads the pack of number 12 jersey wearers.

Sam Hines  •  20 Sep 2023
How Does a Formula 1 Steering Wheel Work and Why Do They Cost Up to $100,000?

Given the dangers involved, it makes sense that Formula 1 teams spare no expense regarding the equipment, including steering wheel costs.

Sam Hines  •  16 Sep 2023
David Falk: Where Is Michael Jordan’s Agent Now?

NBA ‘super-agent’ David Falk helped several ’90s stars, including Michael Jordan, make a then-unseen amount of money. These days, he’s still involved in the game.

Sam Hines  •  12 Sep 2023
The Best Athletes to Ever Wear a Number 0 Jersey

The number 0 jersey is definitely a choice.

Sam Hines  •  06 Sep 2023
Tag Heuer Formula 1: The Watchmakers’ Longstanding Roots in Motorsports

TAG Heuer’s impact on motorsports started on a purely functional basis. Now, the TAG Heuer Formula 1 partnership is now much more.

Sam Hines  •  29 Aug 2023
Who Is the Oldest MLB Player in 2023?

Major League Baseball has made several rule changes to appeal to younger fans, but a selection of elder statesmen is showing that America’s pastime still has space for older players. A few 40-year-olds are still a part of big league rosters, though none are close to breaking the record for the oldest MLB player ever.  […]

Sam Hines  •  28 Aug 2023
Which NASCAR Driver Has Won the Southern 500 the Most?

‘The Track Too Tough to Tame’ has left many egos bruised. But a few legends managed to win the Southern 500 at Darlington multiple times. 

Sam Hines  •  25 Aug 2023
Purse for U.S. Open: How Much Tennis Players Will Make at the 2023 Grand Slam

The purse for U.S. Open has reached record levels in 2023, setting a new standard among competitions for how much players earn for playing.

Sam Hines  •  23 Aug 2023