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From Potential Trades to Intrigue With Hawks at No. 3, Everything You Need to Know Before the NBA Draft

In the final hours before the NBA draft, there's chatter around the league about potential moves and trades in the top five. Here's the latest buzz.

by Jeremy Woo

NBA

Why Is Everyone Sleeping on Trae Young?

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

NBA

There's Really No Reason to Draft a Big Man in Today's NBA

by Andrew Sharp

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NFL

What Actually Happens During the NFL’s ‘Dead Period?’ More Than You Think

What are the important events that aren't really publicized that highlight this time of year in the NFL? Plus, mailbag questions on who has the deepest roster, the myth of redshirting highly drafted QBs, and the problem with Good Will Hunting.

by Albert Breer

NFL

New on SI TV: The Big Interview With the 2018 First-Round QBs

New playbooks. Harder-hitting defenders. The pressure of leading a franchise. The five first-round quarterbacks spoke to Sports Illustrated about their transition to the pros in an exclusive interview. Watch it now on SI TV by signing up for a free 7-day trial.

NHL Awards: Magician botches Anze Kopitar Selke reveal (video)

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Thursday’s Hot Clicks: Anze Kopitar Snubs Magician After NHL Award Reveal Fails Miserably

The trick was almost as awkward as Anze Kopitar then blowing off the handshake.

by Dan Gartland 2 hours ago

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NBA

From Dolphin Ethics to Moon Landings, Lonnie Walker IV Has Some Scorching Takes

The former Miami star, a scoring guard in a draft class stocked with big men, clearly has no problem going against the grain. Days before his name was called, he revealed a never-ending list of quirks.

by Ben Golliver 31 minutes ago

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MLB

The Angels Are Once Again Wasting a Historic Season From Mike Trout

Mike Trout is on an unbelievable tear right now, but the Angels are doing virtually nothing to help him.

by Emma Baccellieri

Soccer

Can Lionel Messi Get Argentina Back on Track Against Croatia?

We discuss Thursday's upcoming game between Argentina and Croatia and see if Lionel Messi and Argentina will respond after a disappointing game against Iceland.

by Grant Wahl and Brian Straus

2:27

College Football

Top 100 College Football Players: Nos. 30-11

The challenge of comparing players across positions gets even steeper when our 2018 rankings enter the top 30.

by Chris Johnson and Eric Single

World Cup 2018

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Russia fans celebrate in the streets of Moscow

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Soccer

In Russia, a World Cup Party Celebration No One Expected

The World Cup outlook wasn't supposed to be bright for host Russia. But after two wins and eight goals, its people are celebrating a party they didn't know was planned.

by Brian Straus

Senegal beats Poland at the World Cup for its first win on the stage since 2002

2:25

Soccer

Senegal Showing Why It's Africa's Best Hope at the World Cup

African nations have been pegged for success at World Cups for years, yet almost always fall flat of expectations. Enter Senegal, who, after beating Poland, look the part of a tough out the rest of the way.

by Brian Straus

Mexico beats Germany at the 2018 World Cup

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Soccer

Mexico Can Dream Bigger at World Cup After Beating Powerhouse Germany

Mexico has fallen flat in the World Cup round of 16 in the last six editions, unable to overcome the hurdle of a top-class opponent. After opening its 2018 World Cup with a win over Germany, El Tri now has reason to believe.

by Brian Straus

Panama stands for the national anthem at its first World Cup game

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Soccer

Panama's Lopsided Loss Won't Damper Party of Celebrating First World Cup

Belgium thrashed Panama on Monday in an expected result. But when you've waited so long to reach the World Cup stage, there's something to be said for embracing the party and fanfare that comes with making the trip for the first time.

by Brian Straus

NBA Draft

1:25

NBA

Anonymous NBA Scouts Dish Dirt on All the Top Prospects

Will Trae Young pan out? Will Michael Porter Jr. fall? And who is the most overhyped player in the draft?

by Jake Fischer and Jeremy Woo

1:25

NBA

Ranking the 100 Best Prospects Before the NBA Draft

After months of speculation and observation, draft night is nearly upon us. From blue-chippers to second-round sleepers, The Crossover’s Front Office reveals its final Top 100 rankings ahead of the 2018 NBA draft.

by Jeremy Woo

1:16

NBA

NBA Draft Debate: Which Guard Would You Draft First?

Who is the best guard prospect in the NBA draft? The Front Office examines three players who who could be picked in the lottery: Oklahoma's Trae Young, Kentucky's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Alabama's Collin Sexton.

by The Crossover Staff

1:16

NBA

Needs for All 30 Teams

Not every team has a pick in this year's draft but each team—even the Warriors—has needs going into next season.

by Jeremy Woo

The MMQB

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Wednesday's Hot Clicks: This NBA Draft Prospect Truly Came Out of Nowhere

No, seriously. Nowhere. Tryggvi Hlinason is from a part of Iceland remote even by Icelandic standards.

by Dan Gartland

0:49

Swim Daily

#SISwimSearch Is Back! SI Swimsuit Is Hosting Its Second Annual Open Casting Call

For only the second time ever, SI Swimsuit is hosting an open casting call!

by Swim Daily Staff

wrestling

Matt Jackson Reflects on Young Bucks’ Heavyweight Moment

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ESPN Gets Good Ratings News for New 6 P.M. 'SportsCenter'

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Rockets Fans Troll Ayesha Curry's New Restaurant on Yelp

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1:44

MLB

Nine Innings: Jason Heyward's Turning Point, Expansion Possibilities and Bryce Harper's Struggles

Also within Nine Innings, the crew examines Mike Trout's chances for a 30-30 season, Miguel Sanó's dropoff and more.

by SI.com Staff

1:25

NBA

Kenrich Williams and the NBA Draft's Most Interesting Haircut

Don't let the haircut fool you—TCU wing Kenrich Williams knows hard times. He returned from injury, he improved his game and he made himself into an NBA prospect.

by Jake Fischer

MLB

The Strikeout Is Creating an Irreversible Effect on Baseball

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The Legend of Dez Bryant and the Most Expensive Meal in NFL History

NHL

A Look at the Top Prospects in the 2018 NHL Draft

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