1. One of the most popular GIFs used on social media is officeMichael Scott emphatically shouting “Thank you”. That was my reaction when I read David Feherty’s comments about why he left NBC to join LIV Golf. Many times over the last few weeks, I have said in SI Media Podcast that I couldn’t understand …
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1. The new season of Loud knocks got off to an incredible start last night thanks to Lions rookie linebacker Aiden Hutchinson. The rookies’ pitching during training camp has been a staple Loud knocks throughout the show’s history, but the Michigan standout took things to the next level with his soulful rendition of Michael Jackson’s …
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Not since Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were in the Spanish spotlight has La Liga boasted the game’s top two goalscorers, one at each of its clubs. Robert Lewandowski’s move to Barcelona from Munich, coupled with Karim Benzema’s consistent performance at Real Madrid as he turns 30, will add a new layer to El Clasico, …
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SI.com’s Week in Wrestling is published weekly and provides below-the-surface coverage of the professional wrestling business. Gunther on Intercontinental Title: “I want to take this title and make it the biggest prize to conquer” SummerSlam marked a renaissance of sorts for WWE. While Vince McMahon will likely remain heavily involved in certain areas of the …
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Sports Illustrated and Empower Onyx are spotlighting the diverse journeys of Black women in sports—from veteran athletes, to up-and-coming stars, coaches, executives and more—in the series. Elle-evate: 100 Influential Black Women in Sports. If you were to ask Denise Jones to describe herself, she’d say she’s an athlete and lover of all things sports in …
Reliability is not like a set of car keys. When you lose it, you can’t find it again and move on. That’s the problem NFL commissioner Roger Goodell created for himself. Each investigation echoes previous investigations, and many of them were wrong, dishonest, or both. The NFL’s report on the Dolphins should be read with …
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Sports Illustrated and Empower Onyx are spotlighting the diverse journeys of Black women in sports—from veteran athletes, to up-and-coming stars, coaches, executives and more—in the series. Elle-evate: 100 Influential Black Women in Sports. When Rhonda Harper, founder and director of Black Girls Surf, sat with her siblings in her Kansas home watching a variety of …
The founder of Black Girls Surf amplifies the voices of female athletes Read More »
By this time on Wednesday, it will all be over. This is the last call for trade. Teams have until 6pm ET on Tuesday to make their moves. Contenders are trying to improve their rosters for a playoff run and try not to sell their future in the process. The rebuilders are looking to milk …
MLB trade deadline: Juan Soto, Willson Contreras, other rumors Read More »
Here’s a trade deadline logic puzzle. One team is an obvious contender – first place in its division and poised for a fifth straight playoff run. There is some breathing room, but not much, and there are some clear areas for its front office address. The team could stand to add more offense. An outfielder …
The Josh Hader trade between the Padres-Brewers signals more moving forward Read More »
There is no precedent for what we can see in less than 36 hours. John Soto of Nationals is the rarest player on the trading block because of his youth (23), controllable years (two behind this one) and historic talent. Of course, there are plenty of contending teams that would love to add Soto to …
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