The Latest Breaking News from Chris Mannix

Avs Eliminating Wild This Early Is More Proof the NHL’s Playoff Format Needs to Change

The Wild are the latest victim of the NHL’s odd playoff format.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

Chris Mannix: There’s Only One Decision for LeBron James

Despite his insistence that he doesn’t know what the future holds, the superstar found a clear path this season.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

Chris Mannix’s NBA Notes: Joel Embiid’s Contract Albatross Weighing on 76ers’ ‘Fresh Start’

Plus, why players want input on referees, the Trail Blazers could be close to hiring a new coach and what’s next for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

Why Kon Knueppel Should've Won Rookie of the Year Over Former Duke Teammate Cooper Flagg

A look at Kon Knueppel's case for the NBA Rookie of the Year award over his former teammate and this year's winner Cooper Flagg.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 28

Chris Mannix’s NBA Awards Ballot: Ranking the Difficulty of Each Vote

The Defensive Player of the Year vote was the easiest by far, but Rookie of the Year was an agonizing decision.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 21

Carlos Alcaraz’s Attempt to Defend French Open Title Could Be in Jeopardy

Alcaraz is dealing with a right wrist injury stemming from last week’s Barcelona Open.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 20

Walk-Off Balk Ends Longest College Baseball Game in Summit League History

One of the longest games in college baseball history ended with a walk-off balk.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 19

Lucky Break, Putting Fix Helps Matt Fitzpatrick Snatch RBC Heritage Lead

Tying his career low round, Fitzpatrick has flipped the script on his subpar putting season and leads Viktor Hovland by a stroke.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17

What Shane Lowry Texted Rory McIlroy After Being Too ‘Down’ to Celebrate His Masters Win

Despite starting the day two strokes off the 54-hole lead in Augusta, Lowry shot a final-round 80 and finished T37.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Updated NHL Postseason Bracket and Full Schedule

The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs have arrived. Here’s a look at the updated bracket and full schedules and results for each series.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17