Sports Illustrated's Best Photos of 2019
Kohjiro Kinno
Tiger Woods at the 18th hole after his final putt and Masters victory at the Augusta National Golf Club.
Simon Bruty
Luis Saez leading the 2019 Kentucky Derby aboard Maximum Security (7) at Churchill Downs. Maximum Security would later be disqualified for interfering with the path of two other horses.
John W. McDonough
Utah QB Tyler Huntley attempts a pass against the USC Trojans during Week 4 of college football at the Memorial Coliseum in L.A.
Donald Miralle
A swimmer begins the 25km Open Water Final at the 2019 FINA World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea.
Erick W. Rasco
Gennady Golovkin (R) vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko during their middleweight title fight at the IBF/IBO World Middleweight Title at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Simon Bruty
Baltimore Ravens Kenny Young (40) tackles Jacksonville Jaguars QB Gardner Minshew II (15) during a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md.
Simon Bruty
Closeup of San Francisco 49ers Mike Person (68) during a game against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field in Landover, Md.
Erick W. Rasco
A player dunks during a Roselle Catholic High School vs. St. Mary Asuumption High School boys basketball game in Elizabeth, N.J.
Simon Bruty
Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence (16) throws a pass vs. Texas A&M at Clemson Memorial Stadium in Clemson, SC.
Fred Vuich
JR Johnson referees as John Erneste of Missouri wrestles during the 2019 NCAA DI Wrestling Championships in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Kohjiro Kinno
Los Angeles Angels Mike Trout (27) walks off the field during a game at Dodger Stadium in L.A.
Greg Nelson
Utah Jazz Donovan Mitchell (45) dunks vs. the Houston Rockets during Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs at the Toyota Center in Houston.
Jordan S. Naholowaa Murph
67th Moloka'i Hoe Outrigger Canoe Race in the Ka'iwi Channel in Moloka'i, Hawaii.
John W. McDonough
Dak Prescott (4) of the Dallas Cowboys throws against the Los Angeles Rams during the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs.
Greg Nelson
Dallas Cowboys Ezekiel Elliott (21) and QB Dak Prescott (4) during on field interview with Fox Sports sideline reporter Erin Andrews after the NFC Wildcard game vs. Seattle Seahawks.
Darren Carroll
The New York Yankees play the Boston Red Sox at Wembley Stadium in London, England.
Kohjiro Kinno
Closeup of Golden State Warriors DeMarcus Cousins during the National Anthem before a game vs. the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center.
John W. McDonough
Clemson WR Justyn Ross makes a catch vs. Alabama during the College Football National Championship game at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
Greg Nelson
Golden State Warriors vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Kohjiro Kinno
Formula Drift at the Irwindale Speedway in Irwindale, Calif.
Simon Bruty
Los Angeles Chargers play the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Wildcard game at MT Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md.
Erick W. Rasco
SailGP competition in the Hudson River in New York.
Donald Miralle
Teams warmup during the Team Free Artistic Swimming competition at the 2019 FINA World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea.
David E. Klutho
Memphis East HS James Wiseman (32) in the locker room with his teammates before a game against Rancho Christian in West Memphis, Ark. Wiseman was one of the top recruits in the nation and committed to University of Memphis for the fall of 2019, before he was deemed ineligible by the NCAA and was suspended from play in Nov. 2019.
Erick W. Rasco
Shakur Stevenson vs. Christopher Diaz during their featherweight bout at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Chris Keane
Zion Williamson of Duke grimacing in pain after he falls down and tears his shoe against North Carolina in Durham, N.C.
Simon Bruty
Los Angeles Chargers Melvin Gordon (28) rushing vs. the Baltimore Ravens at MT Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md.
David E. Klutho
Patrice Bergeron of the Bruins goes up against Oskar Sundqvist of the Blues during Game One of the Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden in Boston, Mass.
Kevin D. Liles
Holy Spirit Prep Anthony Edwards (5) in action vs. Heritage high School in Atlanta.
Erick W. Rasco
New England Patriots David Andrews (60) on bench with teammates during the NFL playoffs against the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
David E. Klutho
Michigan's Jon Teske (15) goes up against Indiana's Juwan Morgan (13) at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind.
Greg Nelson
Competitors line up at the Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest at Frontier Meats in Ft. Worth, Texas.
Jeff Haynes
Chicago Bears Cody Parkey (1) in action, attempting a field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., during the NFC wildcard game. Treyvon Hester (90) blocked the field goal to win game for the Eagles, 16-15.
Kohjiro Kinno
Manny Pacquiao running outside in tunnel with associates before the WBA Super World Welterweight Title.
John W. McDonough
Kawhi Leonard goes up against the Lakers in a regular season game at the Staples Center in L.A.
Kevin D. Liles
A young fan greets players at the 2019 McDonalds All-American Game at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Simon Bruty
Duke's Zion Williamson goes up against the Michigan State Spartans during the NCAA east regional finals at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Jamie Schwaberow
Cleveland Browns WRs Odell Beckham Jr. (13) and Jarvis Landry (80) and QB Baker Mayfield (6) during the National Anthem before a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colo.
David E. Klutho
Baylor's Didi Richards goes up to the basket against Oregon during the Final Four Semifinal at the Amalie Arena in Tampa.
Kevin D. Liles
Atlanta United's Hector Villalba stands with Leandro González stand in the elevator in Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta before a game against Orlando City.
Kevin D. Liles
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan is victorious after a game against Orlando City at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Greg Nelson
Fans lounge in the pool at Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas, during a Frisco Roughriders MiLB game.
Kohjiro Kinno
Justin Rose during Saturday play during the US Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, Calif.
Erick W. Rasco
Delaware Elite TC member (4) in action, with baton during the boys 4x200-meter relay final at the 112th NYRR Millrose Games at The Armory in New York.
Fred Vuich
Gloves and sticks on the ice during the UMass vs. Minnesota Duluth game at the 2019 NCAA men's ice hockey championship.
Erick W. Rasco
Jorge Masvidal (L) in action against Nate Diaz during welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night 244 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Erick W. Rasco
A racer stands with his sled dogs during the Iditarod Race in Unalakleet, Alaska.
Simon Bruty
Megan Rapinoe warms up before the 2019 FIFA Womens World Cup quarterfinal against France at Parc des Princes in Paris.
John W. McDonough
Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors against the Golden State Warriors during game 6 of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif.
Robert Beck
Los Angeles Dodgers Walker Buehler (21) pitching against the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in L.A.
Erick W. Rasco
Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid interacts with fans during Game 3 of the Eastern conference semifinals against the Toronto Raptors at Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia.
Simon Bruty
Spectators attend the 2019 Preakness Stakes at the Pimlico Race Course Baltimore, Md.
Erick W. Rasco
The shadow of a Los Angeles Chargers player appears in the tunnel before a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
Erick W. Rasco
Mikaela Shiffrin competes in the Women's Giant Slalom at Killington Ski Resort in Vermont during 2019 FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup.
Erick W. Rasco
Deontay Wilder knocks down Dominic Breazeale during the WBC world heavyweight title fight at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Wilder won by KO in the first round.
Erick W. Rasco
Jennifer Maia (L) goes up against Katlyn Chookagian during the women's flyweight bout at UFC 244 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Erick W. Rasco
The Toronto Maple Leafs play the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden during a regular season game.
Erick W. Rasco
Neighborhood kids play hockey in Nome, Alaska.
Kohjiro Kinno
Tiger Woods takes his second shot on the fifth hole during Sunday play at Augusta National at the Masters.
Simon Bruty
Clemson's Tee Higgins makes a catch against Texas A&M at Clemson Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
Erick W. Rasco
Brooks Koepka and Tiger Woods walk off the course after the first round during the 2019 PGA Championship at Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y.
Kohjiro Kinno
Competitors in the men's division compete in the 2019 Amgen Tour of California in Santa Maria, Calif.
Andy Ruiz Jr. is victorious after winning fight against Anthony Joshua during the WBO world heavyweight title bout at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Erick W. Rasco
New York Liberty Asia Durr (25) in action during game against the Chicago Sun at Westchester County Center in White Plains, N.Y.
Simon Bruty
Tiger Woods walks through runway with caddie during Friday play at the 2019 British Open Championship at the Dunluce Course of Royal Portrush GC in Northern Ireland.
Fred Vuich
Tennessee Titans Derrick Henry (22) rushes against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.
Robert Beck
A competitor takes a break at the Vans Park Series World Championships at the Vans Utah Sports Commission Skatepark in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Rob Tringali
Philadelphia Eagles DeSean Jackson (10), scoring a touchdown against the Washington Redskins at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa.
Erick W. Rasco
Closeup of Deontay Wilder entering the ring wearing crowned face mask against Dominic Breazeale during the BC world heavyweight title fight at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Wilder won by KO in the first round.
Kevin D. Liles
Runners compete in the Big Backyard Ultramarathon in Bell Buckle, Tenn.
Laura Heald
Central Florida Jake Hescock (88) celebrates his touchdown against Stanford at Bright House Networks Stadium in Orlando.
Toronto Blue Jays Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) spills sunflower seeds on Freddy Galvis in the dugout during a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City
John W. McDonough
Richie James Jr. (13) of the San Francisco 49ers goes up against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Rob Tringali
New York Yankees fans celebrate in the stands during Game 1 of the MLB playoffs against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium in Bronx.
Simon Bruty
New England Patriots Julian Edelman (11) in action against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field in Landover, Md.
Erick W. Rasco
Closeup of Jamaica Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in action during the women's 100-meter final at the IAAF World Athletics Championships at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Fraser-Pryce won gold.
Greg Nelson
New Orleans Pelicans Zion Williamson (1) dunks against the Atlanta Hawks during a preseason game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
David E. Klutho
St. Louis Cardinals Adam Wainwright sits in the dugout during Game 2 of the NLCS Playoff Series against the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
David E. Klutho
Kyle Ulbrich (48) punts for Middle Tennessee in a game against University of Michigan at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Erick W. Rasco
Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees collides at home plate with the catcher of the Colorado Rockies during a game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
John W. McDonough
A fan cheers during the MLS Cup Playoff game LAFC vs. LA Galaxy at Banc of California Stadium in L.A.
John W. McDonough
Los Angeles Galaxy Zlatan Ibrahimovic (9) heads the ball against Los Angeles FC Eduard Atuesta (20) during the MLS Playoffs at Banc of California Stadium in L.A.
Jamie Schwaberow
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (15) in the tunnel before a game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo.
Greg Nelson
Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Jordan Naholowa'a Murph
Cleveland Browns Baker Mayfield (6) in action against San Francisco 49ers at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
Erick W. Rasco
Keith Thurman on the vertical climber during a workout at St. Petersburg Boxing Club in St. Petersburg, Fla., before the WBA super world welterweight title fight.
David E. Klutho
Rear view of Azur Kamara (5) of Kansas in action against Oklahoma Jeremiah Hall (27) at KU Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas.
David E. Klutho
Rear view of Houston Astros Josh Reddick (22) watching ball go over wall for home run against the Washington Nationals during Game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.
Carlos Saavedra
Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence (16) hands off to Travis Etienne (9) at Carrier Dome in Syracuse.
Erick W. Rasco
Tom Brady walks through the tunnel with the team before a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
Nils Nilsen
Phoenix Suns Devin Booker (1) in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
Jamie Schwaberow
Denver Broncos Courtland Sutton (14) goes up against Cleveland Browns Denzel Ward (21) at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colo.
John W. McDonough
Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks in action against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center in L.A.
Jamie Schwaberow
Casey Kreiter (42) of the Broncos celebrates in a game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colo.
Erick W. Rasco
Yale players celebrate a win over Harvard at the Yale Bowl in New Haven, Conn.
Nils Nilsen
Tevin Coleman (26) of the San Francisco 49ers in action against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
Simon Bruty
Spectators watch the 2019 World Athletics Championships at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
David E. Klutho
Ja Morant of Murray State dunks over University of Tennessee Martin at the Elam Center in Martin, Tenn.
Erick W. Rasco
Houston Astros Jose Urquidy (65) pitches against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park during Game 4 of the World Series in Washington, D.C.
Kevin D. Liles
LSU Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) in action, rushing against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Kevin D. Liles
LSU QB Joe Burrow (9) and coach Ed Orgeron are victorious after winning game against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
