SI
Bryan Fischer|
Lauren Green|
With the 2025 campaign in the rearview mirror, it’s time to look ahead to next season. Each franchise has at least one reason to be optimistic and some grounds for concern.
Matt Verderame|

TOP HEADLINES

BEST OF SI

The superstar’s pursuit to become the first snowboarder to ever win three straight halfpipe gold medals was derailed by one of her mentees
Michael Rosenberg|
Matt Verderame|
Michael McDaniel|
Dan Gartland|
John Schwarb, Jeff Ritter, Max Schreiber, Bob Harig|

THE MMQB

Sam Darnold winning the Super Bowl may shift how teams approach the QB position. Plus, defense reigned supreme, while offensive-minded teams struggled.
Gilberto Manzano|
Greg Bishop|
Albert Breer|
Gilberto Manzano|
Albert Breer|

NFL

The 2026 NFL season will reportedly begin on a Wednesday night.
Jimmy Traina|
Here’s what every new coaching hire can realistically achieve in their first season.
Eva Geitheim|
Which team has the most cap space entering free agency?
Eva Geitheim|
It was reported over the weekend that Derek Carr is open to coming out of retirement.
Eva Geitheim|
The Patriots are shaking things up on the defensive side of the ball.
Karl Rasmussen|
NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith joined SI on behalf of Tablo from SBLX Radio Row and talked about Jerry Jones, the Hall of Fame and all things Cowboys.
SI Video Staff|
The league is reportedly unhappy that NBC is paying more money to the NBA.
Jimmy Traina|
The former Eagle explained that it’s always hard to watch a player who’s good at football not give it their all on the field.
Madison Williams|

WINTER OLYMPICS

The 41-year-old’s Olympic journey ended with a sobering chapter, but one that is all too familiar in the sport of Alpine skiing.
Pat Forde|
Kristen Wong|
Kyle Koster|
Andy Nesbitt|
Kyle Koster|
WATCH
10 Burning Questions with Chloe Kim
American professional snowboarder and 2x Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim joins SI's 10 Burning Questions to answer everything from what the scariest trick she's every attempted is to her favorite sport to watch.
00:03:14 | Feb 11, 2026
10 Burning Questions with Chloe Kim
NOW PLAYING
10 Burning Questions with Chloe Kim
Feb 11, 2026
SGA Speaks on Living Up to KD & Russ in OKC and His Sneaker Feud with Anthony Edwards
UP NEXT
SGA Speaks on Living Up to KD & Russ in OKC and His Sneaker Feud with Anthony Edwards
Feb 11, 2026
Albert Breer on Seahawks Smothering Patriots in Super Bowl LX
Albert Breer on Seahawks Smothering Patriots in Super Bowl LX
Feb 9, 2026
Joe Namath Shows Off His Favorite Pieces of Memorabilia
Joe Namath Shows Off His Favorite Pieces of Memorabilia
Feb 3, 2026

SOCCER

Spurs have taken a page out of Manchester United’s temporary boss playbook.
Jamie Spencer|
James Cormack|
Roberto Casillas|
Ben Steiner|
Ewan Ross-Murray|

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|
The United States is set to host 78 of the competition’s 104 matches this summer.
Amanda Langell|
Arguably the best player in Liga MX this decade is now eligible to represent Mexico in the 2026 World Cup.
Roberto Casillas|
Weston McKennie highlights the 2026 World Cup outlook as 2030 potentials come into frame.
Ben Steiner|

NBA

The Utah Jazz were fined $500,000 on Thursday after they sat Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. late in games earlier this week. In colloquial terms, they we
Stephen Douglas|
Stephen Douglas|
Blake Silverman|
Blake Silverman|
Tyler Lauletta|

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Four ranked matchups headline another jam-packed Saturday, while the bubble seeks to sort itself out with pivotal matchups on tap in the ACC, SEC and WCC.
Zach Koons|
Michael McDaniel|
Dan Gartland|
Mike McDaniel|
Stephen Douglas|

SI DIGITAL COVERS

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is Sports Illustrated’s 2025 Sportsperson of the Year
Before Chasing Olympic History, Chloe Kim First Had to Find Peace
Indiana Completes Unlikeliest Turnaround in Sports History
Backed by NFL Stars, Rock League Wants to Push Curling to the Masses
Alysa Liu’s Return Came on Her Terms, Just in Time for a Shot at Olympic Gold

MLB

Fans think they’ve figured out who the unnamed teammate was.
Ryan Phillips|
Ryan Phillips|
Ryan Phillips|
Ryan Phillips|
Tim Capurso|

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

The Big Ten has continued its push for a 24-team College Football Playoff. Here’s how they believe it could work.
Michael McDaniel|
Patrick Andres|
Patrick Andres|
Bryan Fischer|
Bryan Fischer|

GOLF

The Pebble Beach Pro-Am offers a $20 million purse. Here’s the full breakdown of payouts.
Jeff Ritter|
Jeff Ritter|
Dan Evans|
Paul Liberatore|
John Schwarb|

WNBA

Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne lead a list of 21 finalists for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026. Doc Rivers and Blake Griffin are among the other big names eligible.
Ryan Phillips|
Kristen Wong|
Dan Falkenheim|
Madison Williams|
Stephen Douglas|

FANTASY FOOTBALL

A few wide receivers may already be ticketed for bigger roles next season than fantasy fans may expect.
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|

BUY THE ISSUE

Seattle Seahawks
Sportsperson of the Year
Winter 2025
Swim

SI SWIM

The model, who welcomed her daughter last July, traveled to Captiva Island for her February 2026 feature.
Cara O’Bleness|
Cara O’Bleness|
Cara O’Bleness|
Allie Hayes|
Cara O’Bleness|
Football
Football