Elektra Kokinakis

Joined: Jul 14, 2016

Elektra is a sports-obsessed Transgender female from Long Beach, CA. In addition to sports writing, she occasionally does stand-up comedy. She loves any game that's on TV.

Jul 21, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mark Richt speaks with the media during the ACC Football Kickoff at Westin Charlotte. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Hurricanes permanently dismiss two star defenders

Nov 26, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) rolls out to pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter of an NFL game on Thanksgiving at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Will Tony Romo’s back injury force him to retire?

August 26, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) warms up before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi

Colin Kaepernick sat during national anthem in first 2 preseason games

KALAMAZOO, MI - SEPTEMBER 4: Head coach P.J. Fleck of the Western Michigan Broncos looks on in the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Waldo Stadium on September 4, 2015 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Two Western Michigan football players arrested for robbery

Sep 23, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Legendary broadcaster Vin Scully is honored before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dodgers salute Vin Scully with classic team photo

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 12: Ryan Lochte of the United States attends a press conference in the Main Press Center on Day 7 of the Rio Olympics on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images)

Ryan Lochte charged with filing a false police report

Aug 11, 2016; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Michael Phelps (USA) and Ryan Lochte (USA) react after the men

WHO confirms no Zika from Rio Olympics

Apr 8, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) shoots against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Boeheim doubts Melo will ever win an NBA title

Oct 4, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Karlos Williams (29) celebrates his touchdown against the New York Giants during the second half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Giants beat the Bills 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Should the Jets sign Karlos Williams?

Apr 9, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) during the first quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Carmelo says Knicks are a ‘special group’

Mar 21, 2016; Boca Raton, FL, USA; Vice president of officiating for the NFL Dean Blandino speaks Monday during the NFL annual meetings at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Mandatory Credit: Robert Duyos-USA TODAY Sports

NFL will use microchips to track kicking data

Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) celebrates after defeating the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi

Aqib Talib will be ready for training camp

Oct 18, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Miami Heat president Pat Riley (center) watches from the stands during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. The Heat won 111-108 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Did Pat Riley really want Dwyane Wade to stay?

May 15, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) dribbles the ball up court during the second quarter in game seven of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Toronto Raptors won 116-89. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Dwyane Wade officially signs with Bulls

Jan 3, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson (29) intercepts a pass and runs in for a touchdown during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

David Amerson signs four-year extension with Raiders

Jun 14, 2016; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws the ball during drills as part of day one of minicamp at Redskins Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Kirk Cousins does not get extension from Washington