In this issue

We called it. Our 2020 SportsKid of the Year, JuJu Watkins, is helping revitalize women’s hoops at USC.

April Fools’ Day means bogus internet headlines. See if you can pick out the fakes in our quiz.

Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton plays music, has a huge IQ, and dominates on the football field...

Sister Act

Meet Brooke, Tai, and Rainn Sheppard, three athletes from Brooklyn who are excelling in their sport, spreading optimism, and thriving off the track.

6 mins

How to Win at the Slots

When offenses started moving receivers inside to exploit matchups, defenses countered by inventing a part-time linebacker-safety-corner hybrid. In today’s NFL, that’s one of the most important (and challenging) spots on the field.

7 mins

Do Teams Fire Coaches Too Quickly?

ON JANUARY 6 the Tennessee Titans beat the Kansas City Chiefs for their first playoff win in 14 years.

2 mins

Court Vision

Former point guard DORIS BURKE uses her hoops knowledge— and a tireless work ethic—to be one of the best NBA analysts.

1 min

late breakout

in his 12th year in pro football, bills linebacker lorenzo alexander has proved what his teammates have always known: this guy can play.

4 mins

embiid, indiid

after two years in which he contemplated quitting as he battled injuries and nursed shirley temples, joel embiid is finally in the 76ers’ lineup — and out to validate “the process.”

7 mins

Should Franchises Ever Relocate?

ON JANUARY 12, the San Diego Chargers announced that they were relocating to Los Angeles.

3 mins

Get Your Head In The Game

In sports you train your body to be in tip-top shape. But what about your mind? Meet Graham Betchart, who is on a quest to expand mental conditioning throughout athletics.

4 mins

Island Livin

A cornerback must have confidence and control to shut down opposing receiver's in today's pass-happy NFL

6 mins

Minkah Fitzpatrick

Team  :Alabama Crimson Tide ,Position: Defensive Back,  Spotlight :After winning a second national title at Alabama, this serious (and seriously talented) go-getter will pursue success at the game’s top level.

5 mins

It Is A Small World

Kristaps Porzingis is leading a revolution in the NBA, which is being dominated by players from every corner of the globe.

4 mins

Calling The Shots

For college basketball play-by-play announcer BILL RAFTERY, preparation is everything.

3 mins

Quiet Star

He doesn’t have the same gaudy rookie numbers as other recent No. 1 draft picks, but NICO HISCHIER is a big part of the New Jersey Devils’ earlier-than-expected resurgence.

3 mins

Full-Court Pressure

Despite being a perennial tournament team, Villanova played the underdog role until last year. Now the champs are hungry for more.

3 mins

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