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The quarterbacks already got their shine, and this list of the best of the rest on the field truly has it all: a possible No. 1 draft pick, a hay bale toss champ and a player whose middle name is “ESPN.”
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Pass rushers and wide receivers dominate our initial list, which has six players each from Texas and Oregon.
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SI SHORTS

THE MMQB

Coach Dan Quinn wants his team to play with more of an edge. Plus, how Washington’s offense and defense will look under new coordinators.
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NFL

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FANTASY FOOTBALL

In leagues that allow managers to start two quarterbacks, the young Bears star has first-round value.
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SOCCER

MLS could welcome more teams to the playoffs than any other major North American sports league.
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Amanda Langell|
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MLB

A few days after Ketel Marte unexpectedly missed Monday’s game, there’s still plenty of uncertainty around Diamondbacks star’s situation.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

His name will be a familiar one to Big Ten fans.
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Dan Lyons|
Patrick Andres|
Patrick Andres|
Patrick Andres|

WNBA

Fudd will undergo an arthroscopic procedure to address her knee soreness, the team announced Wednesday.
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Kristen Wong|
Clare Brennan|
Kristen Wong|
Blake Silverman|

NBA

SI's Liam McKeone and Blake Silverman break down how Mark Walter's legal troubles and Jeannie Buss refusing to sell the team could impact the purchase of the Lakers. We also get into the Cavs upgrading their roster by trading Dennis Schröder, as well as t
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Tom Dierberger, Liam McKeone|
Kristen Wong|
Dan Gartland|
Blake Silverman|

GOLF

O’Neil spoke Wednesday about one of the pending lawsuits LIV Golf is facing.
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Dan Evans|
Andy Nesbitt|
Brian Giuffra|
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BETTING

Breaking down the MLB best best for Thursday, August 20, including MLB picks for Yankees vs. Orioles, Nationals vs. Rangers, and Angels vs. Astros.
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Iain MacMillan|
Ryan Gilbert|
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PREDICTION MARKETS

Pete Crow-Armstrong took over the NL MVP favorite spot over Shohei Ohtani in Kalshi's latest price update.
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Samuel Profeta|
Samuel Profeta|
Samuel Profeta|
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SI SWIM

This week, the 11-time All-Star and 2022 SI Swimsuit model announced her plan to retire from the league after the 2026 season.
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Cara O’Bleness|
Cara O’Bleness|
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Arizona’s Motiejus Krivas might be the sport’s best defender with his elite rim protection. Here are the other Cs to watch this season.
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