Oklahoma’s true freshman quarterback who came up huge in the Red River Showdown has been building his legacy for years. By Ross Dellenger

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Long before the NHL’s Kraken came to town, Seattle was home to another cephalopod-themed sports craze. By Kristen Nelson

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In honor of the NBA’s upcoming anniversary, we consider how small ripples in the timeline could have changed the trajectory of the league. By Jack McCallum

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The public sees him as a cerulean-eyed Express model and perennial All-Star who led the Cubs to their first World Series title in 108 years. He is also a father who has endured on-field struggles, a crisis of confidence and a devastating personal loss. By Stephanie Apstein

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As a teen, Jordan Brand chairman Larry Miller shot and killed a man. He's kept that truth buried, until now. By Howard Beck

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Behind their hometown hero, the Sky won their first WNBA title. By Michael Rosenberg

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The University of San Francisco men’s soccer team regularly sends players to the pros, but it has become better known on campus for the countless accusations of sexual assault and harassment against its members. By Priya Desai and Jenny Vrentas

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After spending the offseason learning to cope with the death of his mother, the Timberwolves star is ready to move forward. By Michael Pina

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Once, leagues ran from any association with gambling. But as legal sports wagering expands, it’s easy to see why teams (and commissioners) have reversed field. Written by Jon Wertheim Read the full story on SI.com If you like this story, you can get more of SI’s award-winning journalism and feature storytelling every day with the SI Daily Cover, and by becoming a digital subscriber at SI.com/subscribe. Listen to more from SI on Spotify: The MMQB NFL Podcast Open Floor: SI's NBA Show The Crossover NBA Show Sports Illustrated Media Podcast

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Under building stress and anxiety, after a year that included his brother’s suicide and a career-altering injury, the quarterback found a way to cope—and to come out stronger than before. Written by Greg Bishop Read the full story on SI.com If you like this story, you can get more of SI’s award-winning journalism and feature storytelling every day with the SI Daily Cover, and by becoming a digital subscriber at SI.com/subscribe. Listen to more from SI on Spotify: The MMQB NFL Podcast Open Floor: SI's NBA Show The Crossover NBA Show Sports Illustrated Media Podcast

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How can you tell if a ‘game-used’ baseball/bat/glove/urinal/cornstalk is legit? Consult the little silver sticker. And then thank the legion of authenticators behind it. Written by Ross Dellenger Read the full story on SI.com If you like this story, you can get more of SI’s award-winning journalism and feature storytelling every day with the SI Daily Cover, and by becoming a digital subscriber at SI.com/subscribe. Listen to more from SI on Spotify: The MMQB NFL Podcast Open Floor: SI's NBA Show The Crossover NBA Show Sports Illustrated Media Podcast

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As the Celtics legend prepares to be enshrined, he is unapologetic about his past—and bullish about his future. Written by Chris Mannix Read the full story on SI.com If you like this story, you can get more of SI’s award-winning journalism and feature storytelling every day with the SI Daily Cover, and by becoming a digital subscriber at SI.com/subscribe. Listen to more from SI on Spotify: The MMQB NFL Podcast Open Floor: SI's NBA Show The Crossover NBA Show Sports Illustrated Media Podcast

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The newest front in the college football recruiting wars isn't fancy facilities or playing time or even about sweet-talking mom and dad. It's which team can line up the best pay opportunities for players. And right now, anything goes. Written by Ross Dellenger Read the full story on SI.com If you like this story, you can get more of SI’s award-winning journalism and feature storytelling every day with the SI Daily Cover, and by becoming a digital subscriber at SI.com/subscribe. Listen to more from SI on Spotify: The MMQB NFL Podcast Open Floor: SI's NBA Show The Crossover NBA Show Sports Illustrated Media Podcast

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