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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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Miami and Indiana stand just one win away from a historic title. Here’s how each side can gain an advantage on Monday night. 
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THE MMQB

Here’s everything you need to know about Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham who will start the AFC championship game after the injury to Bo Nix.
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NFL

The Bears’ magical season comes to an end after they fell to the Rams on Sunday.
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The 2026 draft order is now locked in for the top 28 teams.
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Sean McVay was flummoxed during Caleb Williams’s game-tying touchdown.
Eva Geitheim|
This was so awesome.
Kristen Wong|
The referees’ ruling on this Davante Adams catch reminded NFL fans of the controversial decision that went against the Bills on Saturday.
Karl Rasmussen|
The Texans fell to the Patriots on Sunday after C.J. Stroud threw four interceptions.
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The former Texans star weighed in on seeing Houston get knocked out in the divisional round of the playoffs.
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C.J. Stroud was his own harshest critic.
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SOCCER

Michael Olise, Enzo Fernández, Anthony Gordon, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Dele Alli and many more feature in the gossip.
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Roberto Casillas|
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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

The Hoosiers quarterback turned the focus on his team, rather than playing a game close to home.
Michael McDaniel|
Bryan Fischer|
Patrick Andres|
Patrick Andres|
Patrick Andres|

NBA

Ja Morant gave his clearest quote yet on trade rumors including his name and whether he wants to leave the Grizzlies.
Liam McKeone|
Liam McKeone|
Peter Dewey|
Patrick Andres|
Blake Silverman|

SI DIGITAL COVERS

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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

It’s never too early to look ahead to the 2026 fantasy football season with a one-man mock draft.
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Cincinnati basketball fans stormed the court after the huge win over the second-ranked Cyclones.
Tim Capurso|
Patrick Andres|
Tom Dierberger|
Kevin Sweeney|
Patrick Andres|

MLB

The shortstop turned 24 on Sunday.
Patrick Andres|
Tom Dierberger|
Tim Capurso|
Michael McDaniel|
Tom Dierberger|

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

Gotterup snatched his third Tour victory by two strokes over Ryan Gerard, finishing at 16 under par at Waialae Country Club with a final-round 6-under 64.
Max Schreiber|
John Schwarb|
Max Schreiber|
John Schwarb|
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