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Simone Biles Is SI’s 2024 Sportsperson of the Year

The most decorated gymnast of all time is more than her staggering medal count. She has altered the face of gymnastics, sparked sweeping change across sports—and this year capped it all with an astonishing personal comeback.

Stephanie Apstein
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Simone Biles Is SI’s 2024 Sportsperson of the Year

The most decorated gymnast of all time is more than her staggering medal count. She has altered the face of gymnastics, sparked sweeping change across sports—and this year capped it all with an astonishing personal comeback.

Stephanie Apstein
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Harper is 24 RBIs away from becoming only the fourth player in MLB history with 1,000 RBIs, 1,000 walks and 100 stolen bases by age 32.

The Top 25 MLB Story Lines, Milestones and Trends to Watch in 2025

A new challenge system will be tested, baseball will be played at an iconic NASCAR track and several superstars will chase benchmarks to join rarefied company.

Tom Verducci
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Kinsler (left), Utley (center) and Pedroia (right) will seek to gain further favor with Hall of Fame voters in their early years on the ballot.

The Baseball Hall of Fame’s Forgotten Position Has Some Hope—Just Not in 2025

Second basemen Ian Kinsler, Chase Utley and Dustin Pedroia each possess impressive credentials that could see them enshrined in Cooperstown one day, though they’re far from locks.

Nick Selbe
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Cleveland Could Be the Next Quarterback Reclamation Destination

The Browns need to add competition to their QB room next year, and Kevin Stefanski’s former signal-caller in Minnesota could be the answer. Plus, the Giants’ roadmap, the Bengals’ contract dilemma and more in Albert Breer’s mailbag.

Albert Breer
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold celebrates his touchdown pass to wide receiver Justin Jefferson.

Justin Jefferson Had Touching Reaction to Sam Darnold Earning First Pro Bowl Nod

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson had a sweet reaction to quarterback Sam Darnold making the Pro Bowl.

Eva Geitheim
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Cook has rushed for 981 yards and 15 touchdowns in 15 games this season.

Dalvin Cook Shares Uplifting Note to Brother James Cook After Pro Bowl Snub

Eva Geitheim
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ESPN NFL analyst Louis Riddick has interviewed for the vacant New York Jets general manager role.

Jets Interview ESPN Analyst for General Manager Job

Ryan Phillips
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Sam Darnold and Kevin O'Connell have led the Minnesota Vikings to a 14-2 record in 2024.

Mics Caught Kevin O'Connell's Heartfelt Mid-Game Message for Vikings QB Sam Darnold

Ryan Phillips
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Kenneth Gainwell (left), Blake Corum (center) and Jalen McMillan (right) are all sleeper starts for fantasy football Week 18.

Fabs Five Fantasy Football Sleeper Picks: Start Blake Corum, Jalen McMillan

Welcome to Week 18, where you’ll see more fantasy sleepers than in any other week of the year. That’s because teams that have clinched postseason berths will be

Michael Fabiano
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Baker Mayfield (left), Derrick Henry (center) and Amon-Ra St. Brown (right) are important players to check in this week's player rankings.

Week 18 Fantasy Football Rankings For Every Position In PPR Leagues

Michael Fabiano
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Bo Nix (left) is a start this week while Jordan Love (right) is a sit.

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Quarterbacks for Fantasy Football Week 18

Michael Fabiano
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Bucky Irving (left) is a start this week while Breece Hall (right) is a sit.

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Running Backs for Fantasy Football Week 18

Michael Fabiano
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New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek (13) slaps hands with forward Precious Achiuwa (5) during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Madison Square Garden.

Knicks Rookie Pulls Off Rare Move Just Hours After Scoring 36 Points in G League Game

Tyler Kolek played in two separate professional basketball games on New Year's Day.

Dan Lyons
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Nikola Jokic explains how he threw a no-look pass to Aaron Gordon.

Nikola Jokić Had Comical Breakdown of His Awesome No-Look Pass vs. Pelicans

Stephen Douglas
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) walks past the photo backdrop Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Caitlin Clark Shares Her Theory on Why NBA Ratings Are Down

Kyle Koster
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Lonzo Ball dunks it against the Washington Wizards.

Announcers Have Heartwarming Reaction to Lonzo Ball's First Dunk in Three Years

Stephen Douglas
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Emma Roberts presents Keith Urban at the 2024 CMT Music Awards.

Actor Emma Roberts Reacts to Pulling Rare Jackson Holliday Baseball Card

Emma Roberts pulled an ultra-rare Jackson Holliday rookie card.

Karl Rasmussen
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Texas Rangers outfielder Joc Pederson speaks to the media during his introductory press conference on December 30, 2024.

Joc Pederson Sends Blunt Warning to Astros During Rangers Introductory Presser

Tim Capurso
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Roki Sasaki pitches during Japan's 6–5 win over Mexico on March 20, 2023.

Roki Sasaki Makes One Special Request to Teams Before He Begins Meetings With Them

Patrick Andres
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MLB teams have started to make their pitch for Sasaki, hoping to woo the 23-year-old star.

SI:AM | The Latest on Japanese Pitching Phenom Roki Sasaki

Dan Gartland
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Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart.

Kirby Smart Explains Controversial Decision That Led To Notre Dame TD Before Half

Kirby Smart broke down his game management at the end of the first half that led to a Notre Dame touchdown.

Eva Geitheim
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Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs lost 23–10 to Notre Dame on Thursday.

College Football World Rehashes Indiana Debate Following Georgia's Loss to Notre Dame

Tom Dierberger
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Notre Dame advanced to the College Football Playoff semifinals and are favored to beat Penn State.

Notre Dame vs Penn State Odds Favor Irish to Advance to National Championship 

Brian Giuffra
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Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart (L) walks onto the field during Bulldogs team arrival prior to their game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome.

Georgia's Kirby Smart Catches Heat for Decision That Led to Notre Dame TD in Loss

Dan Lyons
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The PGA Tour is ramping up efforts to capture potential young stars.

PGA Tour University System Changing Again to Benefit Top College Players

Matt Vincenzi
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Tiger Woods has won 15 major championships.

Tiger Woods Reveals Which Tournament Was the 'Best I Ever Hit It'

Max Schreiber
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Xander Schauffele played in both the 2021 and '23 Ryder Cup for Team USA.

Xander Schauffele Says U.S. Will ‘Take a Lot of Crap’ for Ryder Cup Payments

Max Schreiber
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Justin Thomas hasn't won since the 2022 PGA Championship.

Justin Thomas Will Play Angry in 2025 With An Eye on Ryder Cup

Max Schreiber
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Check out potential transfer targets for Inter Miami.

Inter Miami Transfer Targets: Positions to Fill in 2025

Amanda Langell
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Could Phil Foden be included in FC 25 Team of the Year?

EA Sports FC 25 Team of the Year Dates: Voting, Release Dates Leaked

Max Mallow
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Arsenal need to spend money this January if they want to battle Liverpool for the Premier League title.

Arsenal Transfer Targets: Positions to Fill in January 2025

Max Mallow
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Rodri addressed Cristiano Ronaldo's recent claims that Vinícius Júnior deserved to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or.

Rodri Fires Back at Cristiano Ronaldo's Ballon d'Or Criticism

Amanda Langell
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WNBA star Caitlin Clark talks to Jason and Travis Kelce on "New Heights."

Caitlin Clark Defends Being a Longtime Chiefs Fan, Not a Bandwagoner

Madison Williams
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Travis Kelce Had Priceless Reaction to Being Caitlin Clark’s Favorite Chiefs Player

Kristen Wong
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 Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark attends the game between the Phoenix Suns and the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Footprint Center.

'New Heights' Teases Much-Requested Caitlin Clark Episode Out Tomorrow

Kyle Koster
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The North Carolina women's basketball team gets a visit from South Carolina alum and WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson after a win.

UNC Women's Basketball Team Had Heartwarming Reaction to Surprise Visit From A'ja Wilson

Blake Silverman
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