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The curse of LeBron James: It all looks so easy

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Watch: Barkley tells Shaq he rode Kobe's coattails to titles

by Chris Chavez

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Cortez Kennedy: NFL loses a legend at age 48

The Seahawks' Hall of Fame defensive tackle passed away Tuesday and leaves a legacy that one heartbroken friend said "was never about Cortez the football player."

by Peter King

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MLB

How a yoga instructor is helping Cubs' Heyward find his way

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward opens up about his hitting struggles and the instruction he's gotten from an unlikely source.

by Tom Verducci

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Wednesday's Hot Clicks: Victoria Elise

In Wednesday's Hot Clicks, things heat up between Shaq and Charles Barkley, plus a feature on Victoria Elise.

by Andy Gray

1:26

NFL Power Rankings, Part II: Who'll challenge the Pats?

Sure, New England is still the team to beat, but look for some new—and surprising—contenders to push their way into the picture in 2017.

by Peter King

1:28

MLB

Forget velocity, curveball's resurgence is changing baseball

Modern pitching is defined by velocity, right? Not so fast. An ancient, mysterious pitch—the curveball—is an increasingly lethal weapon in the pitcher vs. hitter battle.

by Tom Verducci

The MMQB with Peter King

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The No Fun League relaxes its celebration rules

Want to make a snow angel? Go for it. Just don't twerk in the end zone...plus more news from the NFL owners' meeting in Chicago.

by Emily Kaplan

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Early look at NFL Power Rankings: The bottom feeders

With free agency and the draft behind us, here's an early look at how the teams stack up heading into the 2017 season, beginning with Nos. 17-32.

by Peter King

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Breaking down NFL's biggest position battles

The QB issue facing new Broncos coach Vance Joseph kicks off a look at the intriguing camp calls to come.

by Albert Breer

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Alex Smith can handle the arrival of Patrick Mahomes

The Chiefs QB has been in this situation before. Plus why the Rams shouldn't expect much out of Tavon Austin and an early entry for 'quote of the offseason.'

by Robert Klemko

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Tuesday's Hot Clicks: Khloe Terae

ESPN's Mike and Mike hate each other, plus a look at Khloe Terae, all in Tuesday's Hot Clicks.

by Andy Gray

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Wooo! Ric Flair rips Lavar Ball

Ric Flair has some harsh words for Lavar Ball, and Draymond Green had all-time terrible flop last night.

by Jimmy Traina

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12 Father's Day gift ideas for active, healthy men

by The SI Staff

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by Kelsey Hendrix

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Bar Refaeli bares her baby bump in a tiny bikini

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Catfish, tall boys and country music: How Cup Final-bound Predators took over Nashville

Nashville Predators only four wins away from Stanley Cup thanks in large part to embracing its hometown fans, local country music celebrities, and college football culture.

by Alex Prewitt

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The six craziest months in Cleveland history

In 1954, long before the Cavaliers even existed, Cleveland was at the center of the sports world. The attention only intensified when the city's biggest star became embroiled in a sensational murder trial that riveted the nation.

by Mark Bechtel

Tech & Media

What Beth Mowins's MNF game means for women in broadcasting

by Richard Deitsch

NFL

How the 1999 Rams turned the NFL into a pass-first and pass-often league

by Ben Baskin

MLB

How Jon Lester conquered his bout with the yips

by Stephanie Apstein

The Crossover

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Steve Kerr's absence shows true value of his leadership

How can an NBA head coach be both essential and unnecessary?

by Chris Ballard

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Back in Finals, Warriors will finally play games that matter

The only way Golden State's season can be considered a success is if this time they complete the job.

by Rohan Nadkarni

0:53

The Marcus Smart brand is complete mayhem

Marcus Smart causes mayhem on the basketball court, but he now has a chance to prove that he can do more on the NBA's biggest stage.

by Rob Mahoney

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Why the Lakers should draft De'Aaron Fox, not Lonzo Ball

With the No. 2 pick the Lakers will have a large decision looming this summer.

by Andrew Sharp

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Give and Go: Way-too-early NBA Finals preview

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Peter King: Titans could be the surprise team of the NFL season

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Peter King: Why I have the Jets ranked lower than the Browns

Capturing Everest

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A groundbreaking virtual reality experience

Last spring, an expedition filled with inspiring stories completed the first bottom-to-top climb of the world's highest mountain depicted in VR. Now you can see every angle of their trip to the summit.

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In 1980, he lost his leg. In 2016, he climbed Everest

When Jeff Glasbrenner lost a leg, his doctors gave him a list of all the physical activities he should stay away from. And then he decided to climb Mount Everest.

by Austin Murphy

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Podcast: Tour caddie Kip Henley discusses Vijay Singh

He's one of the game's great characters. A failed mini-tour player, winner of the old Golf Channel reality show "The Big Break," and now a successful PGA Tour caddie.

by Alan Shipnuck

Was Jason Day's playoff loss a step forward or backward?

Day lost to Billy Horschel when he blew a 4-footer on the first playoff hole. Does Day draw positives from his play, or will it have a lingering effect?

Unearthing Erin Hills: Questions about rookie U.S. Open site

As a first-time major-championship venue, Erin Hills, in rural Erin, Wis., presents a rumpled landscape of unknowns. No one is certain what scores the world's best players will shoot.

by Jeff Ritter

#AskAlan: How nervous should PGA be about Singh's lawsuit?

Sports Illustrated's Alan Shipnuck riffs on Jason Day's pace of play, Vijay's lawsuit against the Tour, Presidents Cup captain's picks and more.

by Alan Shipnuck

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NBA draft suits through the years

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Just Warming Up

In his third pro season, Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy has succeeded the late Jerome Brown, who was his best friend, as the NFL's best at his position. (From November 30, 1992)

by Jill Lieber