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There's No Wrong Way to Get to the College Football Playoff

There's a deep field of contenders for the College Football Playoff this season, including Alabama, Clemson, USC, Penn State and others.

College Football

The U Is Almost Completely Back Under Mark Richt. What's Missing?

by Bruce Feldman

College Football

Georgia Should Dominate the SEC East...Emphasis on Should

by Andy Staples

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NBA

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

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NFL

James Harrison's Real Thoughts About Anthem Protests—Not the Ones You've Read

As a recent target of an internet hoax, the Steelers' veteran linebacker goes deep on what he thinks of the fake news epidemic and the gullibility of those who believe it.

by Jonathan Jones

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MLB

Astros Need Pitching Help but There Isn't A Whole Lot Out There

Assessing the trade options for the Astros, who could use a starting pitcher (Justin Verlander? Jeff Samardzija?) as they head for October.

by Jay Jaffe

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Traina Thoughts: Blake Bortles' Struggles Lead to Hilarious Tweets

You have to see these Blake Bortles' throws to believe them.

by Jimmy Traina

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Friday's Hot Clicks: Bride Shocks Dad With Chicago Bears Wedding Dress

In Friday's Hot Clicks, we applaud this Chicago Bears–loving bride. Plus a look at the lovely Meghan Wiggins.

by Andy Gray

The MMQB with Peter King

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NFL

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

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NFL

'I Think He Got a Raw Deal in the NFL': The Devoted Fans Who Still Follow Tim Tebow

Conversations with loyal followers of a certain 30-year-old minor-league baseball player.

by Robert Klemko

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NFL

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

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NFL

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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Ranking the 2017 NFL Announcing Teams

How do Al Michaels, Joe Buck, Jim Nantz and the rest of the NFL's announcers stack up?

by Jimmy Traina

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Week in Wrestling: Ric Flair Q&A; SummerSlam Preview and Odds

The narrative on WWE programming is that Brock Lesnar unlikely to walk out of SummerSlam as champion. Is this a swerve?

by Justin Barrasso

Swim Daily

The First Model for SI Swimsuit 2018 to Be Revealed Live on Facebook on Saturday!

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Kevin Durant Roasted a Schoolteacher on Twitter

by Jeremy Woo

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Watch: Tom Brady Makes Wish Come True for Fan With Cancer

by Jimmy Traina

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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

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eats

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

eats

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

by Phil Gaimon

eats

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

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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.

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MLB

A Game of Inches: Picking the Best Major League Player at Every Height

Listing the best MLB players at every inch, from the Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (5'6") to the New York Yankees' Aaron Judge (6'7") and Dellin Betances (6'8").

by Jay Jaffe

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

NBA

What Should the Knicks Do With Melo and Porzingis?

by The SI Staff

Fantasy Football

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NFL

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

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NFL

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

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NFL

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

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NFL

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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NBA

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

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NBA

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

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NBA

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

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NBA

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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Big 12 Could Be Considered the Nation's Deepest Football Conference

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Give and Go: What's the Right Move for the Knicks?

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Golf

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.

Golf

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

Golf

At Birkdale, Justin Thomas Was There For Jordan Spieth. On Sunday, Their Roles Reversed.

Twenty-one days ago, at the 146th British Open, Jordan Spieth was putting the finishing touches on a British Open victory and his third major title. All that and only 23 years old. Justin Thomas, who missed the cut, watched from behind the green.

by Josh Berhow

Golf

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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#SISwimSearch Top 15

NFL

NFL Quarterbacks: Then and Now

Sports Illustrated

SI Celebrates Usain Bolt

NFL

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

Podcasts

NBA

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

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

Tech & Media

SI Media Podcast: A Chat with Mitch Albom

by Richard Deitsch

Tennis

Beyond the Baseline: Rod Laver

by Jon Wertheim

NFL

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

by Peter King

SI Vault

NBA

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

NFL

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

College Football

Wake Up the Echoes! Ara Parseghian Revives Notre Dame

After a dormant decade, undefeated Notre Dame is once again a national power, thanks to a new coach, a very un-Irish quarterback, a defense with a cheering section of its own and that old, old spirit. (From November 2, 1964)

by Dan Jenkins