Who will be the most fascinating athlete of '14? Best journalism of 2013 Author:Richard DeitschPublish date:Dec 29, 2013LeBron James heightened his global influence in 2013 by winning his second consecutive NBA title.Greg Nelson/SIAs long as he is NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell will be one of the most powerful people in sports.Elise Amendola/APWhether or not he enters the NFL draft, Johnny Manziel will be scrutinized by the media in 2014.Scott Halleran/Getty ImagesRolling Stone's coverage of the Aaron Hernandez charges was one of the most compelling reads of 2013.Jared Wickerham/Getty Images • The New York Times' Year In Pictures.Latest NewsInternational Women’s Day 2024: Sports Illustrated Covers Through the YearsIditarod Musher Kills, Guts Moose Who Injured Sled Dog During RaceTaiwanese Racing Pigeon Beats Allegations of Spying for China, Becomes Global CelebrityPWHL Sets Pro Women’s Hockey Attendance Record With Minnesota vs. Montreal GameSI:AM | Jon Rahm’s Defection Throws a Wrench in Saudi–PGA Tour Agreement