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Stoinis blitz but Royals dent crown of Ponting's Kings

Marcus Stoinis smashed 62 not out off 22 balls for Punjab Kings but it was not enough as Rajasthan ended the Ricky Ponting-coached side's unbeaten record.

AAP · Apr 28

Ranking the Recovery Odds of the Five Surprise Slow-Starting Teams

In this week's Verducci's View, we're focusing on teams who had unexpectedly ugly opening months, Jordan Walker's encouraging signs and more.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 28

USWNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Trinity Rodman, Sophia Wilson Are Back on Track

The Portland Thorns forward scored her first goal since the birth of her first child and her first in the NWSL for 540 days.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 27

Sports Fans Will Have to Choose Between NBA Playoffs and NFL Draft

You won’t be able to flip between two big sports events on Thursday and Friday.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 21

MLB Standings Suggest Surprising Division Could Be in for Historic Year

All five teams have been hot out of the gates and exceeding projections.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 21

‘Lab-Grown’ Pitches Are Making Hitting More Difficult Than Ever

More pitchers are adding weapons to their arsenal, leaving hitters confused in an era already defined by high velocity and tunneling.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 20

SI:AM | Mets’ Long Losing Streak Is Their Worst in Decades

New York has lost 11 in a row after a brutal defeat against the Cubs on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 20

MLB Scores and Standings: New Teams Enjoy View from First Place

Mets are plummeting, Reds are surging and Dodgers are as good as ever.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 16

MLB Scores and Standings: Mets and Red Sox Sinking, Padres and Tigers Getting Hot

Here's where we stand after a Tuesday night full of one-run games.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 15

Every AL Team’s Most Surprising Performer So Far

Good or bad, each team has had some early surprises in the first few weeks of the 2026 season.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 15