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2025 SI AWARDS

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is SI’s 2025 Sportsperson of the Year
Michael Phelps Honored With Muhammad Ali Legacy Award
Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart Are the Innovators of the Year
Cal Raleigh Is the Breakout Star of the Year
SportsKid of the Year: Chyna Taylor

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Houston held Pittsburgh’s offense to 175 yards and no touchdowns in what could have been Aaron Rodgers’s final game in the NFL and maybe Mike Tomlin’s with the Steelers.
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THE MMQB

Philly's postseason run ended after a lackluster performance in the wild-card round.
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Gilberto Manzano|

NFL

Rodgers' future is up in the air, but two of the Steelers' biggest stars would like to see him back in Pittsburgh in 2026.
Tim Capurso|
The legendary QB wasn't happy after a question about Steelers coach Mike Tomlin.
Andy Nesbitt|
Yet another early playoff exit for Mike Tomlin's team.
Kyle Koster|
The Steelers have a bevy of players that will be free agents this offseason.
Eva Geitheim|
Iain MacMillan breaks down his best bets for all four Divisional Round games in the NFL Playoffs.
Iain MacMillan|
It’s been a rough go in the postseason for the Steelers of late.
Karl Rasmussen|
C.J. Stroud had a good laugh after the Texans beat the Steelers on Monday.
Eva Geitheim|
Aaron Rodgers spoke to the futures of Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and Packers coach Matt LaFleur after Pittsburgh was eliminated from the playoffs by the Texans Monday night.
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SOCCER

Inter Miami had been touted as Werner’s preferred destination.
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Jamie Spencer|
Grey Whitebloom|
Tom Gott|
James Cormack|

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|
Balogun scored his first goal of 2026, while Trusty helped Celtic FC to a much-needed victory.
Ben Steiner|
Young phenoms enter the camp as others look to prove themselves for the 2026 World Cup squad.
Ben Steiner|
Several players have found form as they contend for spots on Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-player roster.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

NFL teams are still pursuing Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman despite his commitment to return to the school and an upgraded contract.
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Liam McKeone|
Tyler Lauletta|
Madison Williams|
Tim Capurso|

NBA

Joe Mazzulla called out the referees by repeating one simple line in response to every question he got after the Celtics lost to the Pacers.
Liam McKeone|
Blake Silverman|
Michael Kadlick|
Tyler Lauletta|
Ryan Phillips|

SI DIGITAL COVERS

The Last Days of Matthews Arena, Boston’s Overlooked Sports Cathedral
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Kim Caldwell Believes in Her Unconventional Basketball Style—And So Does Tennessee

FANTASY FOOTBALL

From the good to the bad and everything in between, these are the facts shaped the 2025 fantasy football season.
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

There aren't many ways to lose with 0.1 seconds to play, but Chicago State found one.
Michael McDaniel|
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Patrick Andres|
Chris Mannix|
Kevin Sweeney|

MLB

The third baseman's five-year, $175 million contract proves Chicago is willing to spend—even if there are some warning signs about Bregman’s future.
Tom Verducci|
Tim Capurso|
Blake Silverman|
Patrick Andres|
Patrick Andres|

WNBA

Liberty star guard Sabrina Ionescu will miss the Unrivaled season due to an injury sustained during the WNBA season.
Blake Silverman|
Stephen Douglas|
Emma Baccellieri|
Patrick Andres|
Dan Lyons|

GOLF

Three weeks after announcing his departure from LIV Golf, the PGA Tour laid out the path for the five-time major champion to return. Bob Harig explains how it will work and addresses other remaining questions.
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Iain MacMillan|
Bob Harig|
John Schwarb|
Bob Harig|

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