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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka runs the ball against Michigan State Spartans defensive back Nikai Martinez in the second half at Spartan Stadium.

College Football Watchability Rankings: Missouri, Ohio State Take on Major Tests

Though many of the top teams lack a competitive opponent in Week 6, there are still plenty of matchups that catch the eye. Here are the top eight on the docket.

Zach Koons
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka runs the ball against Michigan State Spartans defensive back Nikai Martinez in the second half at Spartan Stadium.

College Football Watchability Rankings: Missouri, Ohio State Take on Major Tests

Though many of the top teams lack a competitive opponent in Week 6, there are still plenty of matchups that catch the eye. Here are the top eight on the docket.

Zach Koons
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Middleton owns a Phillies franchise that has ranked in the top five of player payroll in each of the last four seasons.

Phillies Owner John Middleton Provides an Unsparing Blueprint for His Peers

Middleton is intent on bringing a title to Philadelphia—and he’s put his money where his mouth is in a time when many team owners prioritize profit over wins.

Stephanie Apstein
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Diggs will face his old team on Sunday after four years with the Bills.

NFL Week 5: Best Games, Key Matchups, Fantasy Tips, Best Bets and Predictions

Vikings QB Sam Darnold and Bills WR Stefon Diggs will have revenge on their minds, the Chiefs will be without several offensive starters and a big AFC North clash highlights this week’s schedule. 

SI Staff
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Cousins threw for a career-best 509 yards to stun the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in overtime in Thursday night's NFC South battle.

Kirk Cousins Finally Delivers for the Falcons With Career Night vs. Buccaneers

Atlanta’s veteran quarterback threw for 509 yards and four touchdowns in Thursday night’s victory over Tampa Bay, finally breaking out of an early-season funk.

Gilberto Manzano
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Jay Gruden and Kirk Cousins in 2017.

Jay Gruden is Still Salty About Washington Losing Kirk Cousins Back in 2018

Jay Gruden and Kirk Cousins were meant for bigger things. Obviously.

Stephen Douglas
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KhaDarel Hodge celebrates his game-winning touchdown.

NFL Posts KhaDarel Hodge Video With Fans Brawling in the Background

Stephen Douglas
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Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge reacts with running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Drake London after scoring the game-winning touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Why Not the Atlanta Falcons? Probably Because Other Teams Are Better

Kyle Koster
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Cousins threw for 509 yards and four touchdowns on 42-of-58 passing in the Falcons' win.

Kirk Cousins Drops Iconic 'You Like That!' Quote to Celebrate Falcons' OT Win

Tom Dierberger
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Oct 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs against Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Bijan Robinson Might Be Fantasy Football's Biggest Bust So Far

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons played in what was the best game of the 2024 season, both in terms of real and fantasy football, on Thursday night.

Michael Fabiano
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (13) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against Chicago Bears cornerback Terell Smith (32) during their football game Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.

Fabs Five: Week 5 Fantasy Sleepers Highlighted by Trey Sermon, Dontayvion Wicks

Michael Fabiano
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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker

Last-Minute Fantasy Football Streaming WR With Malik Nabers 'A Longshot' to Play

Brian Giuffra
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Start Em, Sit Em: Week 5

Defense and Kicker Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks For Fantasy Football Week 5

Michael Fabiano
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver presents Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) the KIA NBA MVP trophy.

2024-25 NBA MVP Odds: Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Headline Loaded Market

Sports Illustrated's Peter Dewey previews the NBA MVP betting market, including the path for some of the top contenders.

Peter Dewey
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Rondo with the Cavaliers in 2022.

Rajon Rondo, Pondering Coaching Career, to Join Bucks in Unspecified Role This Season

Patrick Andres
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Karl-Anthony Towns reacts during a game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Many NBA Executives Believe Timberwolves Won Karl-Anthony Towns Trade With Knicks

Karl Rasmussen
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Karl-Anthony Towns and Tom Thibodeau in 2017.

Karl-Anthony Towns Says History With Knicks' Tom Thibodeau Gives Him 'Head Start'

Patrick Andres
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Pete Alonso homers in Game 3 vs. Milwaukee.

Mets Fan Who Was Recording as Pete Alonso Homered Amazingly Ended Up With the Ball

Who owns the greatest piece of Mets memorabilia of the 2020’s? This guy.

Stephen Douglas
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Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker does an interview after the Brewers clinched the division title on September 18, 2024 at American Family Field.

Bob Uecker on Brewers' Stunning Playoff Exit: 'That One Had Some Sting on It'

Kyle Koster
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Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames said that he waited for Jesse Winker in the parking lot after Game 1 of the National League wild card series.

Brewers' Willy Adames Waited for Mets' Jesse Winker in Parking Lot After Game 1

Mike McDaniel
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Devin Williams reacts in the ninth inning after surrendering a home run to Pete Alonso against the New York Mets during game three of the wild card round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at American Family Field on Thursday.

Devin Williams on Brewers' Heartbreaking Loss: 'Everyone Did Their Job Except Me'

Tim Capurso
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Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti reacts after winning a game this season en route to a 5–0 record.

Curt Cignetti Backing Up Bold Preseason Claims As Indiana Dominates in 5–0 Start

The first-year Hoosiers coach stacked his roster and staff from the Group of 5 ranks in building an early-season juggernaut who he pronounced would play in the Big Ten title game.

Pat Forde
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Marshawn Lynch attends a California football game.

Marshawn Lynch Will Be the Guest Picker for First Ever 'College GameDay' at Cal

Madison Williams
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Big Red during the 2022 New Orleans Bowl.

Western Kentucky to Wear Funniest Helmets of College Football Season in Week 7

Patrick Andres
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Sep 21, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) runs the ball in for a touchdown against the Marshall Thundering Herd in the second half at Ohio Stadium on Saturday.

Reed 'Em and Weep: College Football Betting Notes, Player Props Analysis and Predictions for Week 6

Reed Wallach
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This James Bond Golf-Themed Golf Grip Is Worth Getting Your Hands on

Gary Van Sickle
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Five of Jack Nicklaus’s Best Sports Illustrated Covers

John Schwarb
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The 2025 Masters is scheduled for April 10-13.

While Focused on Hurricane Helene Relief, Fred Ridley Says Masters Will Go on As Scheduled

Bob Harig
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Sam Bennett is chasing a PGA Tour card this week at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship.

After Amen: Sam Bennett Has Learned in the Last Year That Life, and Golf, Are Never Simple

Brian Burnsed
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Antonio Rüdiger (above) gave his thoughts on Barcelona's Lamine Yamal.

Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger Praises 'Scary' Lamine Yamal

Amanda Langell
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Bruno Fernandes (lower) won't have to serve a three-game suspension after Manchester United successfully appealed his red card vs. Tottenham Hotspur.

Premier League Predictions: Matchday 7

Max Mallow
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag explained why Rashford was substituted vs. Porto.

Erik ten Hag Explains Curious Halftime Marcus Rashford Substitution vs. Porto

Max Mallow
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Bruno Fernandes (fourth left) is sent off against Porto

Bruno Fernandes Shown Second Red Card in Five Days

Roberto Casillas
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The Storm selected Muhl with the No. 14 pick of the 2024 WNBA draft.

Storm Guard Nika Mühl Sustains Torn ACL in First Game With Overseas Team

Tom Dierberger
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Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston celebrates with Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark recording a triple-double.

Fever Teammates Sent Caitlin Clark Heartfelt Messages After Rookie of the Year Win

Karl Rasmussen
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The Moment Caitlin Clark Found Out She Won WNBA Rookie of the Year Was Special

Kristen Wong
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Capped with winning Rookie of the Year, it's been an unimaginable calendar year for Caitlin Clark.

It’s Been a Hell of a Year for Caitlin Clark

Emma Baccellieri
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