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The Patriots will play the winner of Monday night’s Steelers vs. Texans game.
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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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San Francisco and Buffalo advanced to next weekend’s divisional round. Plus, New England’s Drake Maye overcame a slow start to dominate late against the Chargers.
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Tom Verducci|
Bryan Fischer|
Gilberto Manzano|

THE MMQB

The league-changing innovation is complicated and confusing, but the conversions it yielded, the games it helped win and its peak effectiveness were genius.
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Conor Orr|
Matt Verderame|
The MMQB Staff|
Greg Bishop|

NFL

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was terrible against the Patriots in the wild-card round, which lines up with the rest of his career, as he has put up brutal numbers in the playoffs.
Ryan Phillips|
Justin Herbert didn’t get much help from his offensive line, and some football fans began feeling bad for him as he took a beating against the Patriots.
Karl Rasmussen|
Refs ignored a penalty against the Patriots late in the first half.
Stephen Douglas|
The 49ers coach shared a tender moment with his tight end during Sunday’s wild-card win.
Kristen Wong|
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts didn’t complete a pass of more than 15 air yards against the San Francisco 49ers. In fact, Jauan Jennings had a longer completion than Hurts did.
Ryan Phillips|
George Kittle is the heart of the 49ers.
Eva Geitheim|
A.J. Brown said goodbye to his teammates and left the locker room after the loss to the 49ers.
Stephen Douglas|
The Eagles’ repeat dreams are over after their wild-card loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
Kristen Wong|
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SOCCER

Barcelona were reportedly details away from landing Egyptian teenage prospect Hamza Abdelkarim.
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Tom Gott|
SI FC Staff|
Roberto Casillas|
Amanda Langell|

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|
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.
Ben Steiner|
A geopolitical dispute involving the U.S. has dominated world headlines.
Barnaby Lane|

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

This news comes after Trinidad Chambliss was denied his sixth year of eligibility.
Madison Williams|
Tim Capurso|
Tom Dierberger|
Dan Lyons|
Dan Lyons|

NBA

Sports Illustrated's Peter Dewey breaks down his favorite bets for the NBA action on Sunday, Jan. 11.
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Michael McDaniel|
Blake Silverman|
Patrick Andres|
Patrick Andres|

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|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|

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|
Kevin Sweeney|

MLB

Bregman is headed to Chicago.
Tim Capurso|
Blake Silverman|
Patrick Andres|
Patrick Andres|
Ryan Phillips|

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

The field for a possible final season opener in Hawaii includes a 62-year-old former champion.
John Schwarb|
Bob Harig|
John Schwarb|
Max Schreiber|
Bob Harig|

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