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Since last year’s 42-14 loss to the Cavaliers, Illini football has been a mixed bag of frustration and, yes, encouragement.

RENTON, Wash. — Pete Carroll is usually pretty reliable when it comes to propping up his former players. Doesn’t matter if one flipped him off midgame (Earl Thomas) or accosted him publicly for signing off on a pass play at the 1-yard line (Richard Sherman).

'I’ve never had a person ... in a day or two change how I think and how I look at my own self-worth,' said Smith.

NEW YORK — It’s been well documented and examined, but worth rehashing in the wake of this week’s news: Back in April, the Knicks had a notable contingent at the Jazz and Mavericks playoff game. They sat front row — specifically executives William Wesley and Allan Houston, along with Julius…

How much of a threat are the young Cavs in the East this year and potentially down the road to Boston?

NEW YORK — New York native and fringe superstar guard Donovan Mitchell isn’t coming home after all.

Plus, a pair of thrillers opened the college football season.

LeBron thinks the trade is super dope.

SI’s panel of experts assesses both sides of the blockbuster Jazz-Cavs trade and reorders the best teams in the East.

New York missed out on one of the league’s most dynamic guards, but there shouldn’t be any rush to build out this young squad.

The All-Star guard is heading to Cleveland, while Utah rebuilds for the future.