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2025 SI AWARDS

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is SI’s 2025 Sportsperson of the Year
Michael Phelps Honored With Muhammad Ali Legacy Award
Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart Are the Innovators of the Year
Cal Raleigh Is the Breakout Star of the Year
SportsKid of the Year: Chyna Taylor

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For decades, nothing seemed to work to make the Hoosiers successful—until a coach whose catchphrase is “Google me” came to Bloomington.
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Nick Selbe|
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THE MMQB

The Bears’ run game will look to get hot against the Packers’ defense, while Justin Herbert will hope to lead the Chargers past a middling Patriots pass rush. This and more from this weekend’s postseason slate.
Matt Verderame|
The MMQB Staff|
Conor Orr|
Michael Fabiano|
Matt Verderame|

NFL

A quick overview on one of the best postseason formats.
Michael Fabiano|
Monken, while admitting he could have coached Jackson better, denied there were reported issues between he and the star QB.
Tim Capurso|
Dallas Cowboys great Jason Witten is headed to the collegiate ranks as Oklahoma’s tight ends coach.
Blake Silverman|
The weakness that could prevent every playoff team from reaching the Super Bowl.
Eva Geitheim|
It has been a rough few years for Jets fans.
Tyler Lauletta|
David Montgomery’s future as a Lion is uncertain.
Eva Geitheim|
The former Cardinals head coach could return to this sort of role for another team in 2026.
Madison Williams|
The ex-Dolphins coach appears to already have a market.
Patrick Andres|
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SOCCER

Several players have found form as they contend for spots on Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-player roster.
Ben Steiner|
Grey Whitebloom|
Grey Whitebloom|
Grey Whitebloom|
Toby Cudworth|

ROAD TO THE 2026 WORLD CUP

The United States will open the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles on June 12.
Ben Steiner|
The 16 host stadiums for the 2026 World Cup being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Toby Cudworth|
The World Cup group stage has been structured to try and ensure that the top seeds don’t meet until the latter rounds.
Grey Whitebloom|
A geopolitical dispute involving the U.S. has dominated world headlines.
Barnaby Lane|
The upcoming Liga MX season is the last opportunity to impress for a number of El Tri World Cup hopefuls.
Roberto Casillas|
The host nations kits are daring and a throwback to yesteryear.
Jamie Spencer|

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Miami continued its surprising run through the College Football Playoff.
Kyle Koster|
Karl Rasmussen|
Bryan Fischer|
Tyler Lauletta|
Stephen Douglas|

NBA

Anthony Davis hurt his hand. Now what can the Mavericks do?
Stephen Douglas|

SI DIGITAL COVERS

The Last Days of Matthews Arena, Boston’s Overlooked Sports Cathedral
How Turf Toe Became the Most Misunderstood Injury in Sports
How Elaborate NFL Gift Giving Became an Arms Race
The Inside Story of How Oklahoma City Landed Seven Events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Kim Caldwell Believes in Her Unconventional Basketball Style—And So Does Tennessee

FANTASY FOOTBALL

Michael Fabiano breaks down this week's postseason matchups and who he likes and doesn't like in lineups.
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Auburn’s buzzer-beater was waved off by officials who did not give Steven Pearl an explanation.
Stephen Douglas|
Kevin Sweeney|
Patrick Andres|
Kyle Koster|
Stephen Douglas|

MLB

The Yankees have intensified their pursuit of free agent Bo Bichette as negotiations have stalled with Cody Bellinger.
Ryan Phillips|
Michael McDaniel|
Tim Capurso|
Patrick Andres|
Will Laws, Nick Selbe|

WNBA

Napheesa Collier knows what it takes to run a sustainable business and she’s ready to show the WNBA.
Stephen Douglas|
Emma Baccellieri|
Patrick Andres|
Dan Lyons|
Michael McDaniel|

GOLF

The SI Golf staff continues to preview the new season and looks at which players may be ready for a big jump into the world's elite.
John Schwarb, Jeff Ritter, Max Schreiber, Bob Harig|
Max Schreiber|
Bob Harig|
Max Schreiber|
Max Schreiber|

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