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SPORTS’ ROLE AFTER 9/11
Amid the Horrors of 9/11, Sports Became the Cultural Force That Brought Us Together
With stadiums as sites for national mourning, the nation turned to its favorite teams to nourish a sense of community. Twenty-five years later, those moments still resonate.
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Growing Up 9/11: A 2001 Baby Reflects on the Attacks That Changed Sports Forever
SI Vault: A Break In The Action—Sports Paused in a Heartbroken Nation After 9/11

BEST OF SI

The Pirates ace hasn’t been able to find his best stuff for much of this season and has been forced to drastically alter his approach.
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THE MMQB

Frank Reich’s influence, Matthew Golden’s time to shine and Deshaun Watson’s final chance are among the top storylines.
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NFL

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SI SHORTS

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

The Western Michigan-Michigan ruckus recalls a notorious 1940 game between Cornell and Dartmouth—let us explain.
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Patrick Andres|
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FANTASY FOOTBALL

Johnston, a Chargers receiver, and the Colts' Downs are set up nicely to produce in fantasy this week.
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Michael Fabiano|
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Derrick Rose Unfiltered: NBA 2K, Kobe, Fatherhood & His Legacy
SI caught up with former MVP Derrick Rose at the 2K Flower Mart in Chicago for a real, unfiltered talk about retirement, his new NBA 2K cover, and life after the league. D-Rose opens up about taking his 2K losses to his son, his respect for the WNBA, his unforgettable moment with Kobe Bryant, why he predicted the Knicks would become NBA champions and what legacy really means to him.
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Curt Cignetti on Indiana’s Historic Title Run, Heisman Fernando Mendoza and What’s Next
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Sep 3, 2026
A Day in Houston With NFL Superstar Will Anderson Jr.
A Day in Houston With NFL Superstar Will Anderson Jr.
Aug 18, 2026
Panthers WR Xavier Legette Takes Us on a Wild Horseback Adventure with Bryce Young
Panthers WR Xavier Legette Takes Us on a Wild Horseback Adventure with Bryce Young
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SOCCER

“The Chelsea fans will be upset with me because I’m saying this,” Mauricio Pochettino admitted before stating his belief that his former employers should be str
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MLB

Aaron Judge is back, and the Yankees need him now more than ever.
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SI DIGITAL COVERS

Ranking College Football’s 25 Players With the Most to Prove—and the Most to Gain
Alexandra Eala Is the Pride of the Philippines and Tennis’s Next Great Superstar
The Texans’ Defensive Stars Are Chasing More Than Just the Franchise’s First Super Bowl
Inside the Mind of Curt Cignetti
How Jeremiah Smith Became the Greatest Ohio State Receiver

WNBA

Adding a little recent history to RAPM sharpens its estimate of which players are having the greatest impact on team performance.
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Clare Brennan|
Kristen Wong|
Blake Silverman|
Kristen Wong|

NBA

This late in the offseason, a few big-name veteran players are still looking for their next NBA home.
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Blake Silverman|
Tom Dierberger|
Blake Silverman|
Kristen Wong|

GOLF

Breaking down the odds and best bets to win this week's Irish Open.
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Dan Evans|
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Brian Giuffra|
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BETTING

The SI Team breaks down their favorite upset picks for the opening week of the 2026 NFL season.
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PREDICTION MARKETS

Kalshi favors Maxx Crosby staying with the Las Vegas Raiders this season.
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Samuel Profeta|
Samuel Profeta|
Samuel Profeta|
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SI SWIM

This week, the SI Swimsuit staple took social media followers back in time to one of her most daring photo shoots.
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Allie Hayes|
Allie Hayes|
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Koval shared a statement detailing the emotional reason why she’s leaving LSU.
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Kevin Sweeney|
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