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Pittsburgh and Houston are clashing at Acrisure Stadium for a chance to play the Patriots in the divisional round.
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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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Baseless claims the Hoosiers had nefarious access to Oregon’s game plan popped up after the Peach Bowl. Here’s what actually happened.
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THE MMQB

Philly's postseason run ended after a lackluster performance in the wild-card round.
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NFL

From the good to the bad and everything in between, these are the facts shaped the 2025 fantasy football season.
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Here’s how the 2026 NFL draft order looks following the wild-card round of the playoffs.
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Mike McDaniel is set to interview with several teams this week.
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George Kittle suffered a torn achilles in the 49ers’ wild-card win.
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Kittle went down during the Niners' upset win over the Eagles on Sunday.
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Brown apparently gifted a special present to Quinyon Mitchell after Sunday’s game.
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The legendary coach has become a hot commodity this coaching cycle.
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The quarterback–receiver duo was involved in some tense moments on and off the field this season.
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SOCCER

Xabi Alonso gave his successor a blueprint of what to avoid in the ensuing months.
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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|
Balogun scored his first goal of 2026, while Trusty helped Celtic FC to a much-needed victory.
Ben Steiner|
Young phenoms enter the camp as others look to prove themselves for the 2026 World Cup squad.
Ben Steiner|
Several players have found form as they contend for spots on Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-player roster.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

NFL teams are still pursuing Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman despite his commitment to return to the school and an upgraded contract.
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Madison Williams|
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NBA

The Lakers star will wear a special patch on the upper right-hand side of his jersey for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
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Tyler Lauletta|
Ryan Phillips|
Peter Dewey|
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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

A quick overview on one of the best postseason formats.
Michael Fabiano|
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Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL

There aren't many ways to lose with 0.1 seconds to play, but Chicago State found one.
Michael McDaniel|
Patrick Andres|
Patrick Andres|
Chris Mannix|
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MLB

The third baseman's five-year, $175 million contract proves Chicago is willing to spend—even if there are some warning signs about Bregman’s future.
Tom Verducci|
Tim Capurso|
Blake Silverman|
Patrick Andres|
Patrick Andres|

WNBA

Liberty star guard Sabrina Ionescu will miss the Unrivaled season due to an injury sustained during the WNBA season.
Blake Silverman|
Stephen Douglas|
Emma Baccellieri|
Patrick Andres|
Dan Lyons|

GOLF

Three weeks after announcing his departure from LIV Golf, the PGA Tour laid out the path for the five-time major champion to return. Bob Harig explains how it will work and addresses other remaining questions.
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Bob Harig|
John Schwarb|
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