This Week's SI
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This Week's SI
After an awe-inspiring game against the Packers, Colin Kaepernick is the real deal, writes Austin Murphy. Murphy examines why Kaepernick has been able to thrive so well in the San Francisco offense and looks at just how far the 49ers can go this year. (Check out SI's web version of the magazine.)
Joe Flacco has not gotten a lot of respect during his career, but that all changed last Saturday. SI's Peter King says it is time to consider Flacco as being among the best quarterbacks in the game right now. (Check out SI's web version of the magazine.)
SI's NHL experts have put together a preview for the upcoming season, featuring a look at the top rookies, new coaches and key games in what will be a frantic 48-game season. (Check out SI's web version of the magazine.)
In an excerpt from Terry Francona's and Dan Shaughnessy's new book, Francona gives readers an inside look at the turmoil that was building in 2010 between him, Theo Epstein and the team's three principal owners. Included in the excerpt is a memorable passage where the owners ask Francona about how he can help boost the team's T.V. ratings. (Check out SI's web version of the magazine.)
Nathan Noble is a 29-year-old veteran of the Iraq war. Now can the YouTube star make it on to the Wyoming football team as its placekicker? (Check out SI's web version of the magazine.)
Carmelo Anthony may be the NBA's most divisive players, but this year he is also one of its best. But after last year's disappointing season, Chris Ballard examines how Anthony and the Knicks have gotten to be so good. (Check out SI's web version of the magazine.)
It has been eight months since Junior Seau's suicide. David Epstein writes about what we can -- and can't -- conclude from the NFL star's death at the moment. (Check out SI's web version of the magazine.)
Chris Mannix ranks the eight greatest one-on-one players in the NBA. You might be surprised by where Kobe Bryant is on the list. (Check out SI's web version of the magazine.)