By Madeline Coleman The center comes with a lot of prestige as a former top pick turned MVP: eight-time All-Star and three-time Olympic gold medalist. View the original article to see embedded media. The WNBA’s 2021 leading scorer has found a home for …
MLB Umpire Joe West Officially Retires After 45 Years
By Matt Lombardi Joe West is hanging it up after an eventful career. View the original article to see embedded media. Veteran MLB umpire Joe West told ESPN in October that he planned to retire at the conclusion of the 2021 postseason. On Friday, the de…
Beijing’s Opening Ceremony Overlooked a Major Threat to Future Olympics
By Alex Prewitt Although snowflakes played a starring role, the subdued show did little to address the grave implications of climate change. BEIJING — Martin Müller is a professor of geography at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland, a centuries-o…
After Hitting His ‘Glass Ceiling’ in WWE, Lince Dorado Prepares to Reintroduce Himself
By Justin Barrasso We spoke with the masked luchador in his first interview since being released by WWE in November. Lince Dorado is returning to the wrestling scene with new representation. The former WWE star has signed with multiplatform entertainme…
Introducing SI:AM, Our New Weekday Morning Newsletter
By Dan Gartland SI:AM will deliver the most noteworthy, compelling and essential sports news to your inbox every weekday so you stay entertained and up to speed on what’s going on. Sports Illustrated is launching a brand-new morning newsletter. SI:AM w…
Mike Tirico Opened NBC’s Olympic Coverage by Addressing China’s Alleged Genocide
By Matt Lombardi He wasted no time addressing a controversial aspect of the Games being held in Beijing. View the original article to see embedded media. The Winter Olympic Games in Beijing have officially begun, as has NBC’s coverage of the event. On …
The Betting Implications of the Dolphins, Browns Tanking Seasons
By Jennifer Piacenti Former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said in a lawsuit he was offered money to lose during the 2019 season. That raises questions about possibly altered betting outcomes. Former Dolphins head coach Brain Flores filed a class-act…
Jim Harbaugh Reportedly Makes Bold Claim About Future With Michigan
By Matt Lombardi Jim Harbaugh appears to be staying at Michigan for the foreseeable future after flirting with the Minnesota Vikings. View the original article to see embedded media. Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh interviewed with the Vikings this pa…
The NFL’s Problems With Diversity Stem From the Owners
By Albert Breer In the wake of Brian Flores’s lawsuit, let’s examine what the league office has already done and whether litigation can be an impetus for change. Ron Rivera knows how a lot of coaches sympathizing with Brian Flores, in the wake of his b…
UFC Fight Night Betting Advice: Jack Hermansson vs. Sean Strickland
By Doug Vazquez,SI Betting Staff Our panel provides their best bets for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night, headlined by Jack Hermansson versus Sean Strickland. In a fight with title implications in the middleweight division, the main event of Saturday’s UFC F…