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Pat Forde|
The Bears’ run game will look to get hot against the Packers’ defense, while Justin Herbert will hope to lead the Chargers past a middling Patriots pass rush. This and more from this weekend’s postseason slate.
Matt Verderame|

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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
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The Hoosiers can win their first title in a stunning turnaround, while the Hurricanes will play at their home stadium in a bid to bring prominence back to The U.
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Michael Fabiano|
Matt Verderame|

NFL

Zach Tom has been one of Green Bay’s top players this season.
Dan Lyons|
Aaron Rodgers, Trevor Lawrence and more could cash some huge contract bonuses with a protracted playoff run.
Tyler Lauletta|
Mike McDaniel has an interview scheduled for the Browns’ head coaching vacancy.
Blake Silverman|
An AFC North team is reportedly interested in its former tormentor.
Patrick Andres|
Where will the former Ravens coach end up?
Tom Dierberger|
LaFleur’s situation with Green Bay has been a subject of speculation as he enters the postseason without a contract beyond 2026–27.
Dan Lyons|
The Oregon quarterback could return to Eugene for another season under coach Dan Lanning instead of entering the draft.
Tom Dierberger|
Here's what to know about playoff reseeding as the 2025–26 NFL postseason kicks off.
Kristen Wong|
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SOCCER

Bradley Barcola, Yan Diomande, Gabriel Martinelli, Vinicius Junior, Dean Huijsen and many more feature in the gossip.
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Ewan Ross-Murray|
Ben Steiner|
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Ben Steiner|

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|
Young phenoms enter the camp as others look to prove themselves for the 2026 World Cup squad.
Ben Steiner|
Several players have found form as they contend for spots on Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-player roster.
Ben Steiner|
A geopolitical dispute involving the U.S. has dominated world headlines.
Barnaby Lane|

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Cignetti couldn't help himself here.
Tim Capurso|
Dan Lyons|
Dan Lyons|
Tom Dierberger|
Michael McDaniel|

NBA

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Patrick Andres|
Dan Lyons|
Patrick Andres|
Tim Capurso|
Chris Mannix|

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FANTASY FOOTBALL

A quick overview on one of the best postseason formats.
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|
Michael Fabiano|

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

There aren't many ways to lose with 0.1 seconds to play, but Chicago State found one.
Michael McDaniel|
Patrick Andres|
Kevin Sweeney|
Stephen Douglas|

MLB

The New York Yankees now assume Cody Bellinger will sign elsewhere amid stalled negotiations with the free agent.
Blake Silverman|
Patrick Andres|
Patrick Andres|
Ryan Phillips|
Nick Selbe|

WNBA

Liberty star guard Sabrina Ionescu will miss the Unrivaled season due to an injury sustained during the WNBA season.
Blake Silverman|
Stephen Douglas|
Emma Baccellieri|
Patrick Andres|
Dan Lyons|

GOLF

The top three finishers at LIV Golf Promotions will claim spots on LIV in 2026, while those who place top 10 will receive a full exemption into the Asian Tour’s International Series.
Max Schreiber|
Bob Harig|
Max Schreiber|
Dan Evans|
Art Stricklin|

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