SI.com's 10 most popular stories from the week ending Feb. 19

Here is a roundup of SI.com’s 10 most popular stories this week. Be sure to read to the bottom for a bonus story from the SI Vault.

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SI Wire
Publish date:
Feb 19, 2016

Here is a roundup of SI.com’s 10 most popular stories this week. Be sure to read to the bottom for a bonus story from the SI Vault.

The Von Miller Experience

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Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller won Super Bowl 50 MVP honors, and he's now reaping the off–field benefits of his stellar play. By Peter King.

NBA trade deadline winners and losers

With the NBA trade deadline in the rearview mirror, SI.com runs down the biggest winners and losers. By Ben Golliver.

Roger Goodell is closing in on a full decade as NFL commissioner. Here's a look at the policies that have defined his tenure, and why, despite a rocky public perception, he has staying power. By Andrew Brandt.

Brutally honest scouting reports

Heading into the final stretch of the college basketball season, the stakes are getting higher. Two coaches from the ACC, Big Ten and SEC share their honest scouting reports of the conferences' top teams to identify their strengths and weaknesses. By Seth Davis.

Behind the scenes with Rashan Gary

When top recruit Rashan Gary committed to Michigan, he ended a frenzied, closely dissected recruitment that spanned five years and multiple time zones. It also signaled the arrival of a defensive force who has the potential to tilt the sport's balance of power. By Chris Johnson.

Nowitzki still loving the ride

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His body might require a little more care than it used to, but 37-year-old Dirk Nowitzki is still a force in the NBA and loving every minute of it. One thing about Nowitzki's future is for sure: “When I'm gone, I'm gone.”By Chris Ballard.

Do FIFA voters want change?

Rocked by scandal last year, FIFA will hold the election to determine Sepp Blatter's successor later this month. But some of those voting are the very people supporting bribery and racketeering. By Grant Wahl.

Ranking every MLB team for 2016

Which teams are primed to make a World Series run? And which are playing for 2018? Jonah Keri answered these questions and many more. By Jonah Keri.

O ne of these teams will win the NCAA tournament

With the regular season nearing its home stretch, SI looked into the crystal ball and made some predictions. Of these eight teams, one will win it all. By Luke Winn.

Best Scenes from NBA All-Star Weekend

From below-zero temperatures to Kevin Hart to crazy dunks to Michael Irvin tweets and so much more, the NBA All-Star Weekend in Toronto lived up to the hype. By Andrew Sharp.