On SI.com: From SI's April 29, 2013 issue
About This Week's Cover
Kevin Durant is tired of finishing second. SI senior writer Lee Jenkins delves into the NBA superstar who appears unassuming, but remains one of the most dominant competitors in the game today. The question now is, can he finally finish first? With the Heat standing in the way, it won't be easy, but Durant is determined.
SI Digital
2013 NFL Draft Coverage
Does BYU's Ziggy Ansah have the stamina to play in the NFL? Can West Virginia's Geno Smith master an NFL offense? Is USC's Matt Barkley big enough to succeed as a pro QB? How will the Manti Te'o girlfriend saga affect his draft status? After months of mock drafts and other speculation, these questions will finally be answered. Use SI.com's NFL draft tracker to see which players your favorite team selects and to get instant analysis after every pick from the first two rounds, draft grades on every team and Peter King's thoughts on the first round.
More NFL draft coverage on SI.com
Don Banks: 2013 Wes Welker Watch List: Potential impact undrafted free agents
Chris Burke: 2013 NFL Draft Big Board 5.0
Chris Burke: 50 unusual facts about this draft
Andy Staples: Overrated and underrated prospects of the 2013 NFL draft
Peter Bukowski: History's best, worst and weirdest draft moments
SI Video
Can anybody beat the Heat? Carmelo Anthony won his first scoring title, but how will he and the Knicks fare this postseason? SI's experts are on hand to analyze every series and highlight the story lines and players to watch here.
SI Extra Mustard
Happy Birthday, Phillie Phanatic! One of Major League Baseball's most lovable mascots turns 35 this week. To commemorate this historic occasion, read Bryan Graham's feature on mascots in every sport, from the elder statesman to the spring chickens to old favorites who have been put out to pasture.
NBA Playoffs
The NBA is a young man's league right now, but Ian Thomsen discusses how older players like Jason Terry will be able to impact the playoffs. Be sure to check in with bloggers Ben Golliver and Rob Mahoney at The Point Forward and staff writers Chris Mannix and Lee Jenkins for all your playoff coverage.
Boston
Visit SI.com for all the latest on how sports have aided Boston's recovery from the horror of the marathon bombings:
Boston Coverage on SI.com
VIDEO: Jon Wertheim discusses the importance of sports in the healing process
GALLERY: Tributes paid to Boston in the sports world
Pete Thamel: Tsarnaev's shift from role model to monster
S.L. Price: Bruins help Boston pick up in the wake of the marathon bombings
Pete Thamel: Martin Richard epitomized community spirit
