How Did Past Opening Playoff Rankings Turn Out?
The teams that start out in the top four don’t always finish there, with some years being more turbulent than others....
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Donovan Mitchell’s Takeover Has Been a Work of Art
It would have been understandable, if not conventional wisdom, to expect the Cavaliers to struggle a bit early on this season. After swinging a stunning late-offseason trade for three-time All-Star...
NFL Power Rankings: Shake Up At the Top As Undefeated Eagles Soar
In the spirit of Halloween wrapping up, let’s go beyond the costumes and see which teams are as good as their record says....
Top 10 Men’s College Hoops Games to Circle in 2022–23
From the Champions Classic to conference showdowns, these are the matchups you don’t want to miss....
SI’s Preseason Women’s Top 25 for 2022–23
South Carolina is the early favorite, but a handful of programs could challenge the reigning champs after offseason lineup boosts....
Phony Environmentalism Comes to Sports
Qatar’s World Cup is the latest—and most high-profile—example of greenwashing to hit the industry....
John Cohen’s SEC Flip Is Revealing in More Ways Than One
The Tigers had a leadership change Monday beyond firing their football coach....
Roquan Smith Trade Is a Typical Move From the Ravens
They will need to extend the former Bears linebacker who is in the final year of his contract. Plus, more on what we’re hearing as we get closer to Tuesday’s...
The Danger Behind Kyrie Irving’s Promotion of an Antisemitic Film
The Nets' point guard refused to apologize and take accountability after promoting a film with antisemitic material....
Forde-Yard Dash: Yormark Is Already Delivering for Big 12
Plus, the November games that will shape the College Football Playoff race....