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Will Laws

Will Laws joined Sports Illustrated in February 2020 after three years at Yahoo/AOL and two years at Graphiq, a tech start-up acquired by Amazon, where he wrote articles for Sports Illustrated, Yahoo! Sports, NBA.com and more. He also previously worked as an associate reporter for MLB.com covering the San Diego Padres.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) scores the game winning touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during overtime in the AFC Divisional playoff football game
NFL

Chiefs vs. Bills Finish Reignites NFL Overtime Rules Debate

Aaron Rodgers
NFL

Rodgers Roasted on Social Media Following Packers’ Loss

Aug 20, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (59) scores after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium.
MLB

Five Players Who Should Be Traded After MLB Lockout Ends

Sep 19, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) stands on the field during the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.
MLB

How Each NL Playoff Team Can Fix Its Most Pressing Needs

Andruw Jones was one of the best players ever through his age-30 season.
MLB

How Should We Evaluate Andruw Jones’s Hall of Fame Case?

Oct 21, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger (35) reacts after striking out in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves during game five of the 2021 NLCS at Dodger Stadium.
MLB

Can MLB’s Biggest Disappointments of 2021 Return to Form?

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch (left) celebrates with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) after a win in 2017.
NFL

49ers GM Lynch Likes Tweet Disparaging Jimmy Garoppolo

Jeff Kent belongs in the Hall of Fame
MLB

Where Is the Hall of Fame Love for Jeff Kent?

Fiesta Bowl logo
College Football

The Best and Worst Gift Packages Offered by Bowl Games

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman
MLB

Reranking the Top-25 Free Agents Still Available

Sep 19, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) stands on the field during the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.
MLB

Braves Risk Wasting a Ready-Made Repeat Opportunity

Superstars Marcus Semien (seven years, $175 million) and Corey Seager (10 years, $325 million) each signed with the 102-loss Texas Rangers.
MLB

Rangers Make Splash With Spending Spree. Will it Make a Difference?

justin-verlander
MLB

Verlander's Singular Ceiling Keeps Houston Among Contenders

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) reacts after fouling out against the Boston Red Sox during the second inning in game two of the 2021 ALCS at Minute Maid Park.
MLB

Ranking and Predictions for MLB's Top 50 Free Agents

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Jorge Soler (12) celebrates with first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) after hitting a three-run home run against the Houston Astros.
MLB

Three Thoughts From Atlanta's World Series Win

scherzer-kimbrel-deadline-review
MLB

Trade Deadline Winners and Losers Two Months Later

Sep 14, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger (35) reacts during his at bat against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning at Dodger Stadium.
MLB

Pumpkin Watch: Four Stars in Sudden Danger of Decline

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MLB

MLB Power Rankings: Cardinals Make Biggest Leap

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at Dodger Stadium.
MLB

Six Soon-to-Be Free Agents Who Could Use a Strong Finish

Boston Red Sox left fielder Alex Verdugo (99) returns to the dugout at an MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.
MLB

Red Sox Show Ill Effects of COVID-19 Outbreak

Potential September call-up Luis Gil could have a huge impact on the Yankees' playoff chances.
MLB

September Call-Ups Who Could Impact the MLB Playoff Race

MLB Power Rankings
MLB

MLB Power Rankings: Giants, Braves Enter Key Stretches

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park.
MLB

Scherzer Shows Padres What They're Still Missing

José Altuve running the base path next to a graphic reading MLB Power Rankings
MLB

MLB Power Rankings: Astros Fall but Remain a Top Team

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run during the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park.
MLB

Freddie Freeman Is Clearing a Path Toward Cooperstown

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) smiles at Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) after drawing an intentional walk in the sixth inning at Angel Stadium.
MLB

Ohtani One-Ups Vlad Jr. in Matchup of MVP Candidates

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MLB

MLB Power Rankings: Surging Phillies Jump Mets, Braves

trea-turner
MLB

Breaking Down a Suddenly Depleted NL MVP Race

Phillies relief pitcher Héctor Neris celebrates with catcher J.T. Realmuto after beating the Braves.
MLB

Breaking Down NL East Race After Chaotic Deadline

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer
MLB

MLB Power Rankings: Where Teams Stand as Deadline Nears

nelson-cruz-twins
MLB

Rays Find New Sense of Urgency to Heat Up AL East Race

kendall-graveman
MLB

Five ‘Angel and Devil’ Trade Deadline Conversations

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) reacts as he gets check on by training staff after an apparent leg injury during the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park.
MLB

How Should the Braves Move Forward Without Acuña?

Cleveland's José Ramírez
MLB

It’s Time for the Next Chapter in Cleveland's Title Chase

Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
MLB

Five Takeaways From the MLB All-Star Fan Vote

astros-mlb-power-rankings
MLB

MLB Power Rankings: Rays, White Sox Fall as New No. 1 Emerges

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen
MLB

Tensions Rise Amid Arizona's Snakebitten Season

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso
MLB

Cherish This Baseball Season; We May Be in for a Long Offseason

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer
MLB

The Five Best Trade Fits for Max Scherzer

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story
MLB

The Four Best Fits for Trevor Story

May 17, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Mets center fielder Kevin Pillar (11) is helped off the field after being hit by a pitch against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning at Truist Park.
MLB

MLB Must Act Before Beanballs Hurt Players and the Game

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Albert Pujols (55) is congratulated by first base coach Clayton McCullough after singling in a run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third inning at Dodger
MLB

Pujols Bests Bumgarner in Ideal Start to Dodgers Career

corbin-burnes-opener
MLB

Sizing Up an NL Cy Young Race Without Jacob deGrom

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (left) with manager Joe Maddon (center) and first baseman Albert Pujols against the Seattle Mariners during a Spring Training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
MLB

Angels' Problems Run Deeper Than Pujols

Matt Chapman and Jed Lowrie celebrate a run scored.
MLB

The Oakland A's Are Playing Modern Moneyball

Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates
MLB

Ronald Acuña Jr. Is a New Type of Leadoff Hitter

Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve celebrate a win over the A's
MLB

Astros Offense Appears Ready for a Redemption Tour

Oct 14, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger (35) celebrates teammates after hitting a home run against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of game three of the 2020 NLCS at Globe Life Field.
MLB

Ranking MLB Clubs by Entertainment Value

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More Sports

Disc Golf Is the Rare Sport That’s Thrived During the Pandemic

Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi
MLB

Hot Seat Spectrum: Where Every Manager Sits Heading Into 2021