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2017 Warriors vs. 2001 Lakers: Two dominant playoff runs

Golden State blazing its way through the NBA playoffs is reminiscent of the Lakers’ run back in 2001. Both teams won every game heading into the Finals, but which one did it best?

by Jeremy Woo

NBA Mock Draft 4.0: Fultz, Ball, and then what?

by Andrew Sharp

NFL Power Rankings: Who'll challenge the Pats?

by Peter King

The curse of LeBron James: It all looks so easy

LeBron James might have logged the quietest 34-point outing in NBA playoff history in Game 4.

by Rob Mahoney

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

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

With Charlotte’s All-Star win, NBA endorses sham HB2 repeal

The NBA's decision to move All-Star Weekend to Charlotte in 2019 means the league indirectly turned its back on the LGBT community.

by Jon Tayler

Marvin Lewis's anti-celebration stance is so laughable

NFL celebration rules don't sit well with Marvin Lewis of all people.

by Jimmy Traina

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

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

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

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

Extra Mustard & SI Swim

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

10 Father's Day gifts for the stylish dad

Sports Illustrated breaks down the best stylish gifts you can buy for your dad on Father’s Day 2017.

by The SI Staff

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Week in Wrestling: Tetsuya Naito discusses WWE

by Justin Barrasso

Swim Daily

Irina Shayk makes her post-baby debut at Cannes

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Why do so many Cubs players have their own cereal?

by Elizabeth King

Featured

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

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

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

Should the Pacers trade Paul George this summer?

Or should they try to convince their franchise star to stay? There are many factors to consider.

by Danny Leroux

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

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

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

Capturing Everest

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.

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

Galleries

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NBA draft suits through the years

New soccer jerseys, kits for the 2017-2018 season

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The breathtaking beauty of the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest

The best buzzer beaters in NBA playoffs history

SI Vault

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

A dynasty's last call?

The greatest sports dynasty of the '90s may (or may not) be about to hang it up, but behind the scenes the Chicago Bulls' season has certainly felt like a farewell tour. (From May 11, 1998.)

by Rick Reilly

To The Giant Among Us

That's no small beer on the right, it's a normal 12-ounce can in the hand of 7'4", 500-pound wrestler Andre the Giant. What life is like for a man who has made the most of being the biggest?

The Dark Knight of Gotham

Baseball belongs to young power arms, the most fascinating of which is the Mets' Matt Harvey. And he just might end up owning a Yankees town. (From May 20, 2013.)

by Tom Verducci

Podcasts

The Undefeated editor-in-chief Kevin Merida on the intersection of race, sports, culture

by Richard Deitsch

Open Floor: Will Warriors' unstoppable run ever end?

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

A look into why Brady would conceal concussion symptoms, if he really did have one

by Albert Breer

Beyond the Baseline: Jake Agna on reviving tennis in Cuba

by Jon Wertheim