Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from SI

Alabama’s ‘Bad Guy’ Labaron Philon Jr. Delivers in March Madness Takeover

The sophomore point guard’s electrifying 29-point performance helped the Crimson Tide fend off dangerous 13-seed Hofstra to continue dancing.

Sports Illustrated

Purdue’s Braden Smith Surpasses Bobby Hurley, Sets NCAA’s All-Time Assists Record

Smith handed out the historic assist in the first half of the Boilermakers’ NCAA men’s tournament first-round win over 15-seed Queens.

Sports Illustrated

Thunder Explain Why They Won’t Visit White House to Celebrate 2025 NBA Title

The reigning NBA champs won’t be making the customary trip to the White House.

Sports Illustrated

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

The Three Worst Game-Changing Calls From Kentucky’s Nervy Win Over Santa Clara

The Wildcats barely escaped out of this one, and they may have benefitted from some calls by the refs.

Sports Illustrated

How a Missed Timeout Helped Kentucky Survive Scare From Santa Clara in March Madness

Santa Clara coach Herb Sendek called out officials after the game for not seeing his call for a timeout in the closing seconds.

Sports Illustrated

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shrugs Off Free Throw Criticism in Bid for Second Straight MVP

The Thunder star is pairing elite scoring efficiency with the NBA’s best record to build a compelling MVP case.

Sports Illustrated

Tyrese Haliburton at ‘Really Good Spot’ in His Achilles Injury Recovery

Plus, the Pacers star is keeping a close eye March Madness this year with his team in the mix for a top NBA draft pick.

Sports Illustrated

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Why Luka Dončić’s Ridiculous Stretch for Lakers Makes Him the NBA MVP Favorite

Dončić has been on the edge of the MVP conversation all year long.

Sports Illustrated

Where Is Queens University Located? What to Know About No. 15 Seed Playing Purdue

The Royals also have an unofficial mascot named “Buddy the Dog.”

Sports Illustrated

ACC Record in March Madness 2026 After Thursday’s First Round NCAA Tournament Games

The ACC hasn’t gotten off to the best start in the Big Dance.

Sports Illustrated

Big 12 Record in March Madness 2026 After Thursday’s First Round NCAA Tournament Games

The Big 12 didn’t have many teams in action on Thursday, but will be busy on Friday at the NCAA tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Pacers’ Ivica Zubac Out for Season With Rib Fracture After Playing in Five Games Since Trade

The Pacers’ big trade deadline acquisition is done for the year as Ivica Zubac will miss the final 12 games of the season with a fractured rib.

Sports Illustrated

Big Ten Record in March Madness 2026 After Thursday’s First Round NCAA Tournament Games

The Big Ten matched a conference record with nine teams in this year’s men’s NCAA tournament.

Sports Illustrated

March Madness Day 2 Recap: UConn, Kansas Survive, Otega Oweh’s Clutch Bucket, Iowa State’s Joshua Jefferson Hurt

Thirty-two teams advance to the second round on Saturday and Sunday. Here’s everything that happened to get there.

Sports Illustrated

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Sports Illustrated

SEC Record in March Madness 2026 After Thursday’s First Round NCAA Tournament Games

The SEC has the most teams in the field once again, and is off to a strong start in the Big Dance.

Sports Illustrated

Women’s March Madness Day 1 Live: Olivia Miles Notches Triple-Double, Baylor Holds Off Nebraska

Sports Illustrated will follow the 16 first-round games with live scores, updates, analysis and more from across the bracket.

Sports Illustrated

Even in Notre Dame’s Year of Transition, Hannah Hidalgo Has Found a Way to Grow

The junior guard is one of three players who returned from last season’s roster, which has meant taking on a leadership role both on and off the court.

Sports Illustrated

‘Fins Up’: Long Island University Sharks Are the NCAA Tournament’s Feel-Good Team

‘Fins up’ has taken the nation by storm, and now the Sharks are headed to the Big Dance.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Sports Illustrated

Eight Standout Performances From the First Round of the NCAA Tournament

All the best performances from the first round of the 2026 NCAA tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Tar Heels’ March Madness Meltdown Caps a Colossal Year of Failure for Carolina Way

A 19-point lead vanished as the Tar Heels unraveled late, capping a season that fell far short of towering expectations.

Sports Illustrated

March Madness: Why Siena’s No-Subs Gamble Against Duke Was the Right Call

With a depleted roster and no frontcourt depth, the No. 16 seed Saints had to ride a strategy that worked in the MAAC title game.

Sports Illustrated

March Madness: Chase Johnston’s Only Two-Point Shot Becomes High Point Legend

Known only for his range, Johnston saved his lone two-pointer to upset Wisconsin to already give the men’s NCAA tournament a memorable moment.

Sports Illustrated

Duke Escapes No. 16 Siena’s Upset Bid, but the Illusion of Invincibility Is Gone

The Blue Devils entered March Madness as the team to beat, but a double-digit deficit and late scramble in the first round showed just how thin the margin for error really is.

Sports Illustrated

No. 1 Duke Survives First-Round Scare vs. No. 16 Siena

The Duke Blue Devils got more than they bargained for against No. 16 Siena on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated

High Point’s Flynn Clayman Offers Must-See Defense of Mid-Majors Amid March Madness Discourse

The NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament would be nothing without the presence of mid-majors. This is intuitive to all fans, most coaches and quite a few administrators.

1 2 3 4 5

People

Shai GilgeousAlexander

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.