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Follow all of the action between the No. 6 Rebels and No. 10 Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff semifinal as they try to lock up a berth in the national championship game.
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2025 SI AWARDS

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is SI’s 2025 Sportsperson of the Year
Michael Phelps Honored With Muhammad Ali Legacy Award
Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart Are the Innovators of the Year
Cal Raleigh Is the Breakout Star of the Year
SportsKid of the Year: Chyna Taylor

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For decades, nothing seemed to work to make the Hoosiers successful—until a coach whose catchphrase is “Google me” came to Bloomington.
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THE MMQB

Michael Fabiano looks ahead to what the first round of 2026 drafts might look like.
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Albert Breer|
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NFL

The weakness that could prevent every playoff team from reaching the Super Bowl.
Eva Geitheim|
It has been a rough few years for Jets fans.
Tyler Lauletta|
David Montgomery’s future as a Lion is uncertain.
Eva Geitheim|
The ex-Dolphins coach appears to already have a market.
Patrick Andres|
There are rumors circulating about the legendary coach’s future.
Madison Williams|
It sure does seem like the Colts want DJ back.
Brigid Kennedy|
Owner Arthur Blank addressed the team’s quarterbacks and several other topics on Thursday.
Eva Geitheim|
The final game of wild-card weekend will be Aaron Rodgers’s 22nd playoff start, where he and the Steelers will be up against a stalwart Texans’ defense.
Karl Rasmussen|
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SOCCER

Six points are the difference between first and third place in the fight for the English crown.
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Tom Gott|
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Jamie Spencer|
Amanda Langell|

ROAD TO THE 2026 WORLD CUP

The United States will open the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles on June 12.
Ben Steiner|
The 16 host stadiums for the 2026 World Cup being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Toby Cudworth|
The World Cup group stage has been structured to try and ensure that the top seeds don’t meet until the latter rounds.
Grey Whitebloom|
A geopolitical dispute involving the U.S. has dominated world headlines.
Barnaby Lane|
The upcoming Liga MX season is the last opportunity to impress for a number of El Tri World Cup hopefuls.
Roberto Casillas|
The host nations kits are daring and a throwback to yesteryear.
Jamie Spencer|

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Trinidad Chambliss wanted to know where the flag was after he was shoved out of bounds against Miami.
Stephen Douglas|
Ryan Phillips|
Michael McDaniel|
Tim Capurso|
Stephen Douglas|

NBA

The long delay is due to high humidity inside of Chicago’s historic arena.
Michael McDaniel|
Tim Capurso|
Liam McKeone|
Stephen Douglas|
Dan Gartland|

SI DIGITAL COVERS

The Last Days of Matthews Arena, Boston’s Overlooked Sports Cathedral
How Turf Toe Became the Most Misunderstood Injury in Sports
How Elaborate NFL Gift Giving Became an Arms Race
The Inside Story of How Oklahoma City Landed Seven Events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Kim Caldwell Believes in Her Unconventional Basketball Style—And So Does Tennessee

FANTASY FOOTBALL

There are several types of playoff fantasy formats, but Michael Fabiano focuses on one-and-done leagues.
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Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Auburn’s buzzer-beater was waved off by officials who did not give Steven Pearl an explanation.
Stephen Douglas|
Kevin Sweeney|
Patrick Andres|
Kyle Koster|
Stephen Douglas|

MLB

Detroit and its star pitcher reportedly have two wildly different figures in mind.
Patrick Andres|
Ryan Phillips|
Michael McDaniel|
Tim Capurso|
Patrick Andres|

WNBA

Napheesa Collier knows what it takes to run a sustainable business and she’s ready to show the WNBA.
Stephen Douglas|
Emma Baccellieri|
Patrick Andres|
Dan Lyons|
Michael McDaniel|

GOLF

The SI Golf staff continues to preview the new season and looks at which players may be ready for a big jump into the world's elite.
John Schwarb, Jeff Ritter, Max Schreiber, Bob Harig|
Max Schreiber|
Bob Harig|
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Max Schreiber|

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