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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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The fallout from Williams’s decision along with the Ole Miss assistant coaching chaos highlight the sport’s gray areas Kiffin has long exploited.
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Kevin Sweeney|
Bryan Fischer|
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THE MMQB

Restaurateur Kristy Apana forged a special bond with the team through food and her shared Polynesian heritage with Los Angeles star Puka Nacua.
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Michael Fabiano|
Matt Verderame|
Greg Bishop|
Albert Breer|

NFL

McDaniel will meet with the Titans regarding their head coaching opening next week.
Michael McDaniel|
The Chargers running back missed Week 18 with an ankle injury.
Michael Kadlick|
Will the Lions trade David Montgomery?
Stephen Douglas|
Jon-Eric Sullivan has been with Green Bay since 2023.
Michael Kadlick|
Legendary broadcaster will return.
Kyle Koster|
A quick overview on one of the best postseason formats.
Michael Fabiano|
Monken, while admitting he could have coached Jackson better, denied there were reported issues between he and the star QB.
Tim Capurso|
Dallas Cowboys great Jason Witten is headed to the collegiate ranks as Oklahoma’s tight ends coach.
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SOCCER

The forward’s form with San Diego FC brought him back into the Mexico national team picture.
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Amanda Langell|
Grey Whitebloom|
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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|
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|
The upcoming Liga MX season is the last opportunity to impress for a number of El Tri World Cup hopefuls.
Roberto Casillas|

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Follow all the action between the No. 5 Ducks and No. 1 Hoosiers as they try to lock up a berth in the national championship game.
Pat Forde|
Patrick Andres|
Kyle Koster|
Stephen Douglas|
Kyle Koster|

NBA

NBA commissioner Adam Silver and NCAA president Charlie Baker met this week to discuss overlapping issues within pro and college basketball.
Chris Mannix|
Patrick Andres|
Stephen Douglas|
Blake Silverman|
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

Michael Fabiano breaks down this week's postseason matchups and who he likes and doesn't like in lineups.
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Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

A handful of teams are exceeding expectations now that conference play is underway, plus a few that are falling off. 
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Kevin Sweeney|
Patrick Andres|
Kyle Koster|

MLB

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

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

This season of TGL features several new holes, and the designer joins the Dan’s Golf World Show.
Dan Evans|
Art Stricklin|
John Schwarb, Jeff Ritter, Max Schreiber, Bob Harig|
Max Schreiber|
Bob Harig|

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