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With the scars of the past three years carried and a ton of talent around him, Cincinnati’s QB has not been shy about sharing his feelings entering this season.
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The Rams convinced one of the greatest defensive linemen in league history to come out of retirement, and now are ready to unleash their death laser.
Conor Orr|
Jon Wertheim|
Pat Forde|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|

SI SHORTS

THE MMQB

The former Chargers DC inherited a do-it-all safety in Kyle Hamilton, who can erase one problem after another while causing plenty of them for the opposition.
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Matt Verderame|
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Gilberto Manzano|
Matt Verderame|

NFL

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Eva Geitheim|
Mike Kadlick|
Mike Kadlick|
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Eva Geitheim|

FANTASY FOOTBALL

Citing specific examples, we examine the recent trend of NFL starting QBs taking their biggest strides in Year 2, then list a few candidates to do so this season.
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
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A Day in Houston With NFL Superstar Will Anderson Jr.
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SOCCER

Manchester United have reported made an inquiry into a Premier League left back.
Grey Whitebloom|
James Cormack|
Grey Whitebloom|
Tom Gott|
Grey Whitebloom|

MLB

A look at where the AL and NL MVP races stand as we head into the final month of the season. Pete Crow-Armstong and Shohei Ohtani are battling in the NL, while Yordan Álvarez is fending off contenders in the AL.
Ryan Phillips|
SI Staff|
Karl Rasmussen|
Kristen Wong|
Karl Rasmussen|

SI DIGITAL COVERS

Ranking America’s Best Athletes from All 50 States
The Secret Behind Jalen Brunson’s Rise to NBA Champion
Meet the Nation’s 12 Best High School Athletes
Super Bowl LXI Contenders
The Tao of the Miz

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde, Bryan Fischer and Kevin Sweeney break down all of the action from the college football Week Zero slate.
SI Video Staff|
Tim Capurso|
Patrick Andres|
Kristen Wong|
SI Staff|

WNBA

The UCLA product has been one of the WNBA’s best rookies despite missing considerable time herself.
Blake Silverman|
Kristen Wong|
Clare Brennan|
Blake Silverman|
Brigid Kennedy|

NBA

As we inch closer toward a new NBA season, here’s a look at the teams who have available roster spots in the waning moments of a wild summer across the league.
Blake Silverman|
Liam McKeone|
Tom Dierberger|
SI Video Staff|
Tom Dierberger|

GOLF

Wyndham Clark won his third event of the season amid heckling, and the Dan Evans Show breaks it all down.
Dan Evans|
Brigid Kennedy|
Andy Nesbitt|
Iain MacMillan|
Andy Nesbitt|

BETTING

Taking a look at the best home run player props for the MLB action on the final day of August, including a pick for Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson.
Peter Dewey|
Peter Dewey|
Peter Dewey|
Iain MacMillan|
Ryan Hagen|

PREDICTION MARKETS

The Houston Texans are heavy favorites on Kalshi to lead the NFL in fewest points allowed.
Samuel Profeta|
Samuel Profeta|
Samuel Profeta|
Samuel Profeta|
Ryan Hagen|

SI SWIM

The former professional athlete and two-time SI Swimsuit model turns 31 today, Monday, Aug. 31.
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Allie Hayes|
Allie Hayes|
Allie Hayes|
Cara O’Bleness|

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Luis ignored warnings that his draft stock wasn’t strong, but chose to pursue a professional career that hasn’t panned out before almost predictably exploring a return to college.
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Kevin Sweeney|
Patrick Andres|
Kevin Sweeney|
Kevin Sweeney|

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