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Jayden Maiava’s Remarkable Rise From Hawaiʻi to Heisman Contender Is Rooted in ʻOhana
The USC QB grew up in public housing with 15 to 20 family members in one home. Now he carries the values of community that shaped him.
Why Cincinnati Was the Perfect Place for Peter King to Start His Career
In an excerpt from his new book, the longtime SI scribe revisits the 1984 Bengals season that kicked off his four decades covering the NFL.
The Shoulders on Which Titles Are Built: Tarik Skubal Is Calibrated for October
With Skubal in the mix, the Dodgers’ embarrassment-of-riches rotation is ready to recall the pitching giants of postseasons past.
Ranking the 15 Most Hostile Games in College Football History
On-field brawls, field storms, flying mustard bottles and burned effigies, these games brought some fierce rivalries to a boiling point.
The McVay Verse: How One Coaching Tree Took Over the NFL
Sean McVay’s former assistants explain what makes him such a good coach, and how he prepared them to follow in his success.
Amid the Horrors of 9/11, Sports Became the Cultural Force That Brought Us Together
Twenty-five years after shared moments of national mourning at stadiums across the country, their power still resonates.
Chris Johnson Takes Us Inside Life With ALS: ‘I Just Want More Time With the People I Love’
During his 10-year NFL career, electrifying speed and grit made him an All-Pro. Now he faces one opponent he can’t outrun.
Inside the Mind of Curt Cignetti, College Football’s Most Relentless Winner
Over 15 years, across four levels of college football, all he has done is win. Now, after a natty at Indiana, he won’t alter the script.
How Jeremiah Smith Became the Greatest Ohio State Receiver
The nation’s No. 1 player trusted the Buckeyes’ track record as the best WR factory. Now he may be the top wideout they have ever produced.