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Why J.J. Watt Will Be 'Better Than He Ever Was'

Houston expects an even bigger year from its defense thanks to Watt's return. Will that push the Texans into the AFC's upper echelon? Plus Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin believes live tackling in practice is a necessity to prepare for the season, a belief that's becoming increasingly rare in today's safety-first NFL.

by Peter King

O.J. Mayo, Banned and Forgotten, Fights to Save His NBA Career

by Ben Golliver

College Football

12 College Football Players Who Could Turn Contenders into Champions

by Andy Staples

The Summer's Most Regrettable NBA Offseason Moves

The Paul George trade, Tim Hardaway Jr. signing and other regrettable offseason moves that will have long-lasting implications.

by Rohan Nadkarni

College Football

ACC Playoff Prospectus: The Six Teams That Can Make the Final Four

Defending champion Clemson isn't the only team that can realistically harbor playoff dreams. Here's what the Tigers and their main challengers each have going for them.

by Eric Single 3 hours ago

Did Magic Johnson Tamper with Paul George? The NBA Will Decide

Could Magic’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel lead to a Lakers tampering fine? Why his 'wink, wink' joke may cost both he and Los Angeles.

by Michael McCann 3 hours ago

Will There Be an Eclipse in the Few Division Races Worth Following this Season?

Will any of the first-place teams in the races that matter—the Red Sox, Indians and Cubs—be eclipsed before the season is over?

by Jay Jaffe

College Football

Meet the College Football Player Who Earned Two Degrees Before His Fourth Season

Arkansas State defensive back Blaise Taylor has earned his bachelor's and MBA faster than any FBS player ever.

by Bruce Feldman

The MMQB with Peter King

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Meet the Women Who Are Changing the Face of the NFL

This summer, eight women reported to NFL training camps for internships in scouting or coaching. Here are the stories of three of these team employees who are seeking to make an impact in football well beyond their gender.

by Jenny Vrentas

Ezekiel Elliott's Appeal Brings Together Familiar Foes

When it comes to the Ezekiel Elliott saga, there's plenty of reason for both the NFL and NFLPA to operate as if they're walking on eggshells. But make no mistake—they're willing to walk on those eggshells.

by Albert Breer

The Bucs Will Only Go As Far As Jameis Winston Takes Them

Tampa Bay should see Jameis Winston take a quantum this season. That'll mean fewer interceptions and more big plays in the gunslinger mold of Brett Favre and Eli Manning.

by Andy Benoit

How the Falcons Are Handling the Worst Loss in Super Bowl History

On the cusp of greatness his entire career, Matt Ryan finally made the leap in 2016 with an MVP season, and he nearly achieved legendary status—until the Patriots overcame a 25-point deficit to win Super Bowl 51.

by Greg Bishop

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Monday's Hot Clicks: Chase Carter; Lesnar Wins Wild SummerSlam Main Event

Brock Lesnar retains the WWE title, what you need to know about the solar eclipse and a look at new 2018 SI Swim model Chase Carter.

by Andy Gray

SI Swimsuit Makes History with Its First Real-Time Photo Shoot

Watch SI Swimsuit rookie Chase Carter dominate her photo shoot in The Bahamas.

by Andy Gray

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Sports Figures Weigh In on Monday's Eclipse

by Jimmy Traina

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SummerSlam Is Here and We Have a Preview and Odds

by Justin Barrasso

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Twitter can't stop mocking Blake Bortles' horrible play

by Jimmy Traina

SI Eats

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The 25 Best College Town Meals in America

Deep dish pizza in Gainesville! Bacon steaks in South Bend! A bottle of wine from Eugene! We've picked the 25 best college town meals... (or liquid meals!)...to feast on during the 2017 College Football season.

by Andy Staples

The Cheetos Pop-Up Restaurant Did Not Disappoint

SI Eats ventured into cheese heaven, thanks to celebrity chef Anne Burrell and Chester Cheetah. The Spotted Cheetah, a pop-up New York City restaurant, put a classy touch on the classic brand.

by Matt Dollinger

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Ranking MLB Ballparks by Food Safety Inspections

by Tanner Walters

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A Cyclist's Quest to Find America's Best Cookies

by Phil Gaimon

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Athletes Dish on Their Favorites: What Steph Curry, Francisco Lindor, More Love to Eat

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Trade LeBron? These Deals Wouldn't Be That Crazy

O.K., first of all, relax. Good now? Here are four LeBron trades that actually make sense if you hear us out.

by Mitch Goldich

College Football

Sports Illustrated's 2017 College Football Preseason All-America Team

How exclusive is the list of college football's premier players at each position? Last year's Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson finished third in the quarterback voting and was left off both the first and second teams.

Boxing

Media members opine on Mayweather-McGregor fight

by Mike Harris

NBA

Marvin Bagley III Is Already the Jewel of the 2018 NBA Draft

by Jeremy Woo

College Basketball

Zion Williamson: 17-Year-Old Prep Star Goes Global in the Era of Viral Hoops Highlights

by Chris Johnson

Fantasy Football

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omeback Candidates: Will Jamaal Charles, Eric Decker Bounce Back?

Jamaal Charles has played just eight games in the last two seasons, but will he find success in Denver in a non-workhorse running back role?

by TJ Hernandez

Potential Bust Candidates

Will Brandin Cooks receive enough targets in New England’s offense to be fantasy-relevant? Will Marshawn Lynch thrive in Oakland?

by Michael Beller

Quarterbacks Who Could Emerge as Draft Day Steals

Why Tyrod Taylor of the Buffalo Bills and Andy Dalton of the Cincinnati Bengals are the perfect quarterbacks to go after if you wait on the position in fantasy football leagues.

by Michael Beller

Fantasy Football Top 300 Player Rankings

After several seasons of receivers owning the fantasy landscape, it looks like running backs are making their comeback. So the top of your league's draft is likely to go Le'Veon Bell, David Johnson, Antonio Brown...and then what?

by Michael Beller

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Top 50 Games of the 2017-18 NBA Season

The NBA officially released its schedule for the upcoming season on Monday. It starts sooner, prioritizes rest for the league's players and is chock-full of must-watch games. Here's which ones to circle on your calendar.

by Ben Golliver

Which Teams Could Go From Playoffs to Ping-Pong Balls in 2017-18?

For every NBA team that added a star this summer, there's a team that lost one. These four squads could suffer in 2017-18.

by Michael Shapiro

Why Your Team Won’t Win the NBA Finals

While we know someone has to win, we thought long and hard about why your team (including the Warriors) could miss out on an NBA title this year.

by Mandela Namaste

Meet Luka Doncic, Slovenian Star and Potential 2018 No. 1 Draft Pick

Luka Doncic is on the brink of becoming Europe's next big thing. The Crossover gives you the lowdown on the future NBA player.

by Jeremy Woo

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Madden 18: The Best in a Generation

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Tour Confidential: A U.S. Solheim Cup Victory; Lexi Thompson's Epic Birdie Barrage

In this week's Tour Confidential, our panel breaks down the U.S. squad's Solheim Cup victory and the upcoming FedEx Cup Playoffs. Plus, we discuss Masters invites to amateurs, Rory McIlroy's health and more.

by GOLF.com Staff

GOLF Films: The Story of Bobbi Lancaster

Bobbi Lancaster hid who she was for decades, until golf helped give her the courage to finally be herself. Learn her incredible story in the latest installment of GOLF Films.

Inside Augusta National's Battle to Shut Down the Black Market for Green Jackets

Nothing represents success in golf quite like the Masters champion's green jacket. The jacket really has no equivalent. You might even call it priceless. A federal lawsuit goes a step further to argue the jacket is, in fact, priceless.

by Michael McCann

Why Tiger's DUI plea Deal Was Smart And What Happens Next

By not appearing before cameras on Wednesday, Tiger Woods avoided the media spectacle of a courthouse.

by Michael McCann

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NFL Quarterbacks: Then and Now

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SI Celebrates Usain Bolt

The Life of Brent and Miko Grimes, Far From Your Typical NFL Couple

Podcasts

Open Floor: Which Coaches and GMs Are on the Hot Seat?

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

SI Media Podcast: A Chat with Mitch Albom

by Richard Deitsch

Beyond the Baseline: Rod Laver

by Jon Wertheim

Hue Jackson's Job in Cleveland Is Different from the 31 Other NFL Coaching Gigs

by Peter King

SI Vault

The Last Great Player on the Last Great Team

Mickey Mantle, with his death, passes from these pages forever and becomes the property of anthropologists, people who can more properly put the calipers to celebrity, who can more accurately track the force of personality. (From August 21, 1995)

by Richard Hoffer

Charles Barkley Takes on the World as the Wild Bull of Las Ramblas

Charles Barkley, always outrageous, was the talk of the XXV Olympic Games, on the basketball court as well as off it. (From August 10, 1992)

by Jack McCallum

The Ultimate Teammate

The Super Bowl rings are nice, but his greatest achievement grows out of a generosity of spirit that makes him a leader in the toughest times. (From the SI Vault on December 12, 2005.)

by Charles P. Pierce

Russell Westbrook: NBA's Most Captivating Star

After a wild offseason, the NBA is back. And nowhere will changes be more evident than in Oklahoma City. (From October 20, 2016.)

by Lee Jenkins