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Best ‘Sports Illustrated’ Photos of LeBron James Over the Years

A look back at LeBron James’s career in photos as he joins the 76ers.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 24

Ranking Every Men’s College Basketball National Championship Game of the Past 25 Years

UConn and Michigan will add their names to the history books on Monday, but how does this matchup stack up against the rest of the century?

Sports Illustrated · Apr 5

The 25 Best Men’s NCAA Tournament Buzzer Beaters of the Past 25 Years

Sports Illustrated looks back at the past 25 seasons from 2000–01 to ’24–25 in men’s college basketball, ranking the top 25 tournament buzzer beaters.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 1

Mark Cuban and Micah Parsons Have More in Common Than You Might Think

The 66-year-old businessman and Cowboys star linebacker sat down to to discuss their respective journeys and their business philosophies—and to face-off in a game of chess.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 3, 2025

Amen Thompson Primed to Soar As Houston Launches NBA Title Chase

Not long ago, the Rockets were one of the worst teams in the league. But they drafted shrewdly and built a contender around young talent.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 18, 2025

Jalen Williams Isn’t Backing Down in Thunder’s Pursuit of an NBA Title

Oklahoma City has become a Western power behind the third-year forward, who has used the words of his critics to propel him to All-Star status.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17, 2025

How the Lakers Surged Into Title Contention One Move at a Time

First-year coach JJ Redick instilled a simple philosophy, the front office traded for Luka Doncic and Los Angeles has reasons to believe.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 15, 2025

Frantic Final Play Bounces Florida’s Way to Seal National Title, Continue Houston’s Heartache

Walter Clayton Jr. capped the season with the national championship’s defining play to give the Gators their first title since 2007.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 8, 2025

Florida’s Comeback Title Win Puts Exclamation Point on Special SEC Basketball Season

The Gators withstood adversity on and off the court to carry the banner for a league used to winning.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 8, 2025

How Houston’s Tight-Knit Team Came to Terms With Season’s Disappointing End

Culture is an often overused phrase in college sports, but the Cougars fully embrace the family mentality and continuity that led them to the title game.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 8, 2025