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Michael Rosenberg|
Patrick Andres|
Once overlooked by his hometown Miami, the QB kept pushing to Cal and now Indiana en route to the Heisman and one win from immortality.
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New England had a quick turnaround, but this team belongs here. Plus, championship weekend is set, coaches are interviewing and more.
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THE MMQB

Los Angeles intercepted Caleb Williams three times, beats Chicago in OT. Plus, New England advanced to its 17th championship game after its win over Houston.
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Greg Bishop|
Gilberto Manzano|

NFL

Seattle will be without the third-year running back in the NFC championship game.
Tim Capurso|
The Bears coach was arguably more dignified this time around.
Kristen Wong|
Chase Daniel had a bone to pick with one of the Bears’ top receivers.
Kristen Wong|
His wife Izzy snapped the pic following his season-ending ankle injury in Saturday’s divisional round win over the Bills.
Kristen Wong|
Sean McVay was critical of his own coaching decisions after the Rams beat the Bears in the playoffs.
Liam McKeone|
This was a bad look for the Bills.
Andy Nesbitt|
Brandon Beane got a promotion while Sean McDermott got fired.
Stephen Douglas|
Josh Allen and the Bills will have a new coach next season.
Andy Nesbitt|
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SOCCER

Roma’s sporting director has publicly addressed his club’s interest in the Dutch striker.
Grey Whitebloom|
Grey Whitebloom|
James Cormack|
James Cormack|
Grey Whitebloom|

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|
The Marseille winger is not pleased with how expensive the 2026 World Cup is shaping up to be.
Ben Steiner|
Some in-form USMNT players need to maintain their level to earn spots at the March camp.
Ben Steiner|
Ronaldo has been doing the business for club and country for over 20 years.
Barnaby Lane|

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Pat Forde and Iain MacMillan give their pick for the College Football National Championship between Indiana and Miami.
Iain MacMillan|
Zach Koons|
Michael McDaniel|
Bryan Fischer|
Pat Forde|

NBA

Kevin Durant traded classy messages with Dirk Nowitzki after passing the Hall of Famer on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
Liam McKeone|
Peter Dewey|
Stephen Douglas|
Liam McKeone|
Liam McKeone|

SI DIGITAL COVERS

Michael Phelps Honored With SI’s 2025 Muhammad Ali Legacy Award
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is Sports Illustrated’s 2025 Sportsperson of the Year
Dreadful No More, Curt Cignetti Has Turned Indiana Into a Bona Fide Football School
‘One Hell of a Ride’: Carson Beck’s Winding Path to Another National Title Shot

FANTASY FOOTBALL

Looking back at some of the picks we made this season, including a list of what we got right and wrong (and why).
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Checking in on the panic meter at North Carolina, whether Florida is the SEC favorite and a surprise unbeaten team that keeps flying under the radar.
Kevin Sweeney|
Tim Capurso|
Patrick Andres|
Tom Dierberger|
Kevin Sweeney|

MLB

The 2008 World Series MVP may be reaching eligibility at the right time.
Ryan Phillips|
Patrick Andres|
Tom Dierberger|
Tim Capurso|
Michael McDaniel|

WNBA

The Fever were riddled with injury in 2025, but Boston was one of many who helped hold it down into the playoffs.
Brigid Kennedy|
Blake Silverman|
Stephen Douglas|
Emma Baccellieri|
Patrick Andres|

GOLF

This week Tiger Woods revealed that the PGA Tour’s plan for LIV golfers was in the works for a long time. It’s the latest turn in the ongoing rivalry between the tours, writes Bob Harig.
Bob Harig|
Dan Evans|
Max Schreiber|
John Schwarb|
Max Schreiber|

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