By Tom Verducci Plus, notes on the return of glove-first shortstops and Angels outfielder Taylor Ward’s breakout year. Welcome to The Opener, where every weekday morning during the regular season you’ll get a fresh, topical column to start your day fro…
Packers Sign Alexander to Record-Breaking Extension, per Report
By Mike McDaniel Green Bay’s star corner will now be with the franchise through 2026. View the original article to see embedded media. The Packers signed Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander to a 4-year, $84 million contract extension Monday, according …
Mavericks, Celtics Win Game 7s, Advance to Conference Finals
By Kyle Wood Good morning! I hope you had a better Sunday than the Suns did. Phoenix, the No. 1 seed in the West after compiling a league-best 64 wins, wilted on its home court in Game 7. The Mavericks marched into the desert and dismantled the Suns fo…
Watch: Ciara Talks Moving Women Forward, Russell Wilson’s Support In Powerful Interview With SI Swimsuit Editor in Chief MJ Day
By Mike McDaniel The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter discussed women’s empowerment and the support of her husband in an exclusive SI interview. Singer and songwriter Ciara made her SI Swimsuit Issue cover model debut in the 2022 edition of the mag…
Celtics Torch Bucks, Advance to Eastern Conference Finals
By Mike McDaniel Boston rode the play of Jayson Tatum and Grant Williams to eliminate the defending champions at TD Garden on Sunday. View the original article to see embedded media. It is often said that anything can happen in Game 7. After blowing a …
Report: Dolphins Signing Veteran DE Melvin Ingram
By Jelani Scott The 33-year-old spent time with the Chiefs and Steelers in 2021. View the original article to see embedded media. The Dolphins added more firepower to their defense Sunday after reportedly agreeing to terms with one of the biggest remai…
KAT Undergoes Stem-Cell Procedure to Avoid Surgery, per Report.
By Jelani Scott The Timberwolves center earned his third All-Star selection this season. View the original article to see embedded media. Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns recently underwent multiple procedures to address a variety of lingering in…
Steve Kerr Clears COVID-19 Protocols, Will Rejoin Warriors in WCF
By Daniel Chavkin The Golden State head coach missed three games last round. View the original article to see embedded media. The Warriors announced head coach Steve Kerr has cleared health and safety protocols and will return to the team for the Weste…
Charles Leclerc Crashes Niki Lauda’s 1974 Ferrari at Monaco
By Nick Selbe Leclerc was showing off the iconic Ferrari during a demonstration at the Monaco Historic Grand Prix. While participating in a demonstration run at the Monaco Historic Grand Prix, Formula One drivers leader Charles Leclerc crashed while be…
Frank Gore Registers First Professional Boxing Win in Debut
By Jelani Scott The NFL legend celebrated his 39th birthday in style Saturday night. View the original article to see embedded media. Former NFL star Frank Gore celebrated his 39th birthday in style Saturday night with an impressive win in his professi…