Does the NBA Have a $@&!*% Problem?
When it comes to excessive expletives, the league isn’t messing around. But why?...
Category: Features
The Past, Present and Future of Milan’s Heated Rivalry
The Derby della Madonnina is steeped in tradition, and both of its clubs have returned to prominence. But the stage where future chapters will unfold is about to change....
Your Wildcat? It’s Probably Not a Wildcat.
This Harvard mammalogist is here to tell you: There’s a fair chance your college mascot isn’t what you think it is....
Why Saint Peter’s Is the Most Improbable Cinderella of All
Leaky roofs, disappearing balls and frozen offices are among the obstacles the program has overcome in the last decade....
Scenes, Soul From Saudi Arabia After a World-Famous World Cup Upset
The Saudis’ upset of Argentina in neighboring Qatar sent shockwaves globally, and locally it birthed a national holiday spent, in one town, embracing even more soccer....
Sportswashing Is Everywhere, but It’s Not New
Regimes have been using sports to burnish their images or distract from their problematic behavior for centuries....
The Return and Rebirth of the WNBA’s AD
Two years of long-haul COVID. Two seasons missed. For the Liberty's No. 2 pick from 2019, it was a chance to figure out who they are....
Kylian Mbappe Takes on the Weight of His World
Winning the World Cup at 19 and becoming the world’s most expensive player by 23 comes with spotlight and scrutiny. And the France star is ready for more....
A Physical Therapist to the Stars, Esther Lee Is Now Facing Down Death
She spent years as a key behind-the-scenes figure, healing athletes like the Williams sisters and Shaun White, who describe her work life-changing, going beyond muscles and into matters of the...
SI’s Favorite Stories of 2022
Staffers put together a list of the can’t-miss features that defined a wild year in sports....