MLS Predictions: Hell Is Real Derby Headlines Intense Matchday 31 Slate The races for the top spots in the MLS Cup playoffs are coming down to the wire in the final weeks of the season. Sports Illustrated · Oct 17
With a Legacy Set in Stone, Kevin Durant Has a Chance to Write a Fascinating Epilogue The Rockets have built their entire team around Kevin Durant’s singular ability to score buckets. Will it lead to an epilogue fitting for his remarkable career? Sports Illustrated · Oct 16
Houston Player Azeez Al-Shaair Continues Writing Names Of Children Killed In Conflict Despite NFL Crackdown Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair continues writing the names of Palestinian children killed in Gaza on his eye black, despite NFL fines and warnings over unauthorised messages. International Business Times UK · Oct 16
2026 Week 7 Top Big 12 College Football Storylines Dane Miller analyzes the current state of Big 12 Conference football and some key games heading into the weekend. SuperWest Sports · Oct 15
Ranking Every Power 4 Quarterback at the Halfway Point of the 2026 College Football Season While many of the sport’s best players have risen to the occasion, there’s a new No. 1, a huge drop for Arch Manning and four new entries in the top 10. Sports Illustrated · Oct 14
McLaughlin: Cal’s Impressive Start, Keys to Wake Forest After the surprising upset over Virginia Tech, Spencer McLughlin explains what Cal needs to do vs. Wake Forest. SuperWest Sports · Oct 14
The Marvin Harrison Jr. Trade Is Going to Have a Clear Winner The Texans are betting on a young talent fitting their ethos, while the Cardinals are betting he won’t. Only one side will be proved right. Sports Illustrated · Oct 12
The Deshaun Watson revival derailed, much to the joy of those with a functional memory After three straight game-winning drives, Cleveland’s quarterback was sacked eight times in a dismal defeat that punctured the hype surrounding him The Guardian - US · Oct 12
Albert Breer’s Week 5 NFL Takeaways: How the ‘Mature’ 49ers Won a Slugfest in Seattle Christian McCaffrey discusses age as a benefit. Plus, the Texans could turn a corner, the Packers’ win meant a little extra and more. Sports Illustrated · Oct 12
Marvin Harrison Jr. Trade Grades: Cardinals Give Up on Former Top-Five Pick Marvin Harrison Jr. is heading to Houston after two and a half years in Arizona. Sports Illustrated · Oct 11
NFL Trade Rumours: Chad Johnson Says 'The Change of Scenery Could Be Good' for Marvin Harrison Jr Marvin Harrison Jr. trade reports intensify as Chad Johnson backs a move to the Texans, where the receiver could reunite with C.J. Stroud. International Business Times UK · Oct 11
Ranking the Top 10 NBA Players Under 25: Wemby Leads the Pack, But Where Does Cooper Flagg Land? The NBA’s crop of young talent has never been better—or deeper. Sports Illustrated · Oct 10
Three Matchups That Will Decide Georgia vs. Alabama, Plus 10 Other Can’t Miss Games in Week 6 The cream of the crop in the SEC meets in a potentially tropical storm–impacted Tuscaloosa on Saturday and a few key factors could decide which team grabs the reins. Sports Illustrated · Oct 9
2026 Week 6 Top Big 12 College Football Storylines Dane Miller analyzes the current state of Big 12 Conference football and some key games heading into the weekend. SuperWest Sports · Oct 8
Sports Illustrated · Oct 7 Ranking the Top 10 Returning College Football Quarterbacks Through Week 5 Julian Sayin has been nearly unstoppable, but Georgia’s Gunner Stockton and Notre Dame’s CJ Carr are closing the gap as the season nears its midpoint.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 5 Forde-Yard Dash: The Seven Things the Best College Football Teams Do Better Than Everyone From protecting the football to winning first down, the sport’s best teams have mastered the details that decide games.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 5 Albert Breer’s Week 4 NFL Takeaways: How a Team Meeting Ignited the Cowboys’ Big Win Brian Schottenheimer explains that he practiced what he preaches. Plus, the Rams handle adversity, the 49ers win in different ways and more.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 29 MLB Roundtable: Wild-Card Round Picks and World Series Predictions The playoffs are finally here. Five of our baseball writers forecasted each wild-card series and looked ahead to the Fall Classic.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 27 NFL Week 3 Good, Bad and Ugly: Jaguars, Patriots Headed in Opposite Directions Jacksonville took command of the AFC South, while Drake Maye and New England struggled to another loss. Plus, Baltimore pulled out a stunning win over Dallas with late-game heroics.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 22 College Football Playoff Eliminator: Which Teams Are Out or Alive for a Berth After Week 3 Two Power 4 programs—both in the ACC—were ousted from contention, while the Group of 6 thinned its ranks vying for its automatic berth.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 22 Conor Orr’s Week 3 NFL Power Rankings: Bengals Rise After Surprising 2–0 Start Cincinnati has two impressive wins despite not playing up to its potential yet. Meanwhile, Minnesota’s defense looks elite.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 20 Recent NBA Contract Extension Grades: Thompson Twins, Keyonte George Get Paid A look around the NBA at recent contract extensions for Amen and Ausar Thompson, Keyonte George, Pelle Larsson and Saddiq Bey.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 19 Seven MLB Players and Managers Facing Pressure Down the Stretch These guys have a lot at stake as the regular season races toward its conclusion.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 18 SI:AM | The Bills’ Offense Is Humming, While the Lions’ Defense Sputters Buffalo christened its new stadium with a 41–31 win over the Lions.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 18 Analyzing the Crowded AL Playoff Chase: Contender Odds, Strengths, Weaknesses The AL playoff race is coming down to the wire. With little more than a week left in the regular season, six teams are battling for the final three spots.