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Matthew Stafford and Caleb Williams overcome late deficits with game-winning drives to move on to 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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Which teams will come out of this season’s wide-open bracket? Our writers and editors pick each round of the playoffs, plus a final score and an MVP for the big game.
The MMQB Staff|
Bryan Fischer|
Greg Bishop|
Greg Bishop|
Tom Gott|

THE MMQB

Green Bay blew a three-score lead against its division rivals in Chicago to end another season that fell short.
Matt Verderame|
Conor Orr|
Matt Verderame|
The MMQB Staff|
Greg Bishop|

NFL

The Packers' season ended in a stunning wild-card round collapse to the rival Bears.
Tim Capurso|
If you blinked, you might have missed the postgame handshake between LaFleur and Johnson.
Tim Capurso|
Colston Loveland just had the NFL playoff debut you dream about.
Tyler Lauletta|
Chicago Bears receiver Rome Odunze hilariously brought head coach Ben Johnson to the ground as they celebrated a thrilling comeback win over the Green Bay Packers.
Blake Silverman|
The Bears quarterback was at the center of a wild second half comeback against the Packers in Saturday's NFC wild-card game.
Michael McDaniel|
The Packers seemed to have all the luck on their side on Saturday night. It didn’t matter.
Tyler Lauletta|
The Bears nearly ended up with a gift of a fumble in the third quarter of Saturday night's game vs. the Packers.
Michael McDaniel|
Johnson decided to go for it on fourth down from his own 32-yard line against the Packers.
Blake Silverman|
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SOCCER

There have been 10 different winners of the Supercopa de España.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Amanda Langell|
Ewan Ross-Murray|
SI FC Staff|
Ewan Ross-Murray|

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

Cignetti couldn't help himself here.
Tim Capurso|
Tom Dierberger|
Dan Lyons|
Dan Lyons|
Pat Forde|

NBA

The Celtics star has grown tired of how Boston's been officiated in big games.
Michael McDaniel|
Blake Silverman|
Patrick Andres|
Dan Lyons|
Patrick Andres|

SI DIGITAL COVERS

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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

Detroit and its star pitcher reportedly have two wildly different figures in mind.
Patrick Andres|
Patrick Andres|
Ryan Phillips|
Nick Selbe|
Michael McDaniel|

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 top three finishers at LIV Golf Promotions will claim spots on LIV in 2026, while those who place top 10 will receive a full exemption into the Asian Tour’s International Series.
Max Schreiber|
Bob Harig|
Max Schreiber|
Dan Evans|
Art Stricklin|

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