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Jessica Smetana

Jessica Smetana

Joined: Dec 28, 2018

Behind-the-Scenes Moments from Peyton Manning's 2012 Free Agency
NFL

Behind-the-Scenes Moments from Peyton Manning's 2012 Free Agency

Before Brady left New England, Peyton Manning's NFL free agency was one of the most talked about in decades. On this week's episode of The Record podcast, Peter King shares the inside story of how Peyton Manning landed with the Denver Broncos in 2012.

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An Inside Look at Bo Jackson's Ascent at Auburn as a Three-Sport Star
College

An Inside Look at Bo Jackson's Ascent at Auburn as a Three-Sport Star

Former SI writer Alexander Wolff reflects on his 1984 visit to Alabama to visit Auburn's ascending three-sport star, Bo Jackson.

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Behind the Scenes of Michael Jordan's First Retirement
NBA

Behind the Scenes of Michael Jordan's First Retirement

Longtime SI writer Jack McCallum reveals details from his reporting of Michael Jordan's shocking decision to step away from the NBA in 1993 and how Jordan's resentment towards the media could have played a role.

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The Quarantine Backyard Ultra Brings the World's Most Diabolical Race to Your Screen at Home
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The Quarantine Backyard Ultra Brings the World's Most Diabolical Race to Your Screen at Home

Races and sporting events may be cancelled, but the first-ever Quarantine Backyard Ultra Marathon is giving runners and fans alike a virtual competition to participate in during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Marble Racing Is the Sport That Can Save Us From Losing Our Marbles
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Marble Racing Is the Sport That Can Save Us From Losing Our Marbles

Marble racing has gone viral in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, as sports fans are hungry for competitive action. From commentator Greg Woods to the intense races and intricate courses, Jelle's Marble Runs certainly deliver.

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At This Ultramarathon, There's No Finish Line
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At This Ultramarathon, There's No Finish Line

At the annual race in Bell Buckle, Tenn., runners have an hour to complete each 4.167-mile loop, all day and all night. The last runner standing wins

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At Notre Dame, Tradition Meets Progress Through Its Famous Leprechaun Mascot
College

At Notre Dame, Tradition Meets Progress Through Its Famous Leprechaun Mascot

This year’s group of Fighting Irish mascots is the most diverse in school history, bringing up questions of identity and representation for one of college football’s most storied programs.

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How Mad Should Notre Dame Fans Be About Bye Weeks?
College

How Mad Should Notre Dame Fans Be About Bye Weeks?

The Irish are set to play seven(!) teams coming off of open dates in 2019, but is fan unrest over opponents' rest misguided?

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Clemson and Notre Dame Have More in Common Than You’d Think
College

Clemson and Notre Dame Have More in Common Than You’d Think

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