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March 23, 1998
Sports Illustrated Cover
Cover photograph by
V. J. Lovero

Previous Issues

HOCKEY
Inside the NHL
 
GOLF PLUS

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1998 BASEBALL PREVIEW
Scouting Reports
In-depth previews on all 30 teams, including projected lineups and players to watch. Who will win the World Series? Click here to find out.

A Farewell to Skinny Arms
The Boys of Summer are now beefy, pumped-up maulers. Welcome to Extreme Baseball.
by Tom Verducci
 

PRO BASKETBALL
Inside the NBA
 
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Racket in the Brackets
The assorted upsets and buzzer-beaters of the opening two rounds augured perhaps the most exciting NCAA tournament of them all
by Alexander Wolff
 
PRO FOOTBALL

Inside the NFL
 

 

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PRO BASKETBALL
Still the One
Down 2-0 in the best-of-five ABL title series, the Quest rallied behind Valerie Still, its 36-year-old center, to win its second straight championship
by David Fleming

1998 BASEBALL PREVIEW
Caution: Falling Records Ahead
The way batters are muscling up, this season could set a record for breaking records
by Tom Verducci

Man on a Mission
Erasing Roger Maris's home run mark would be a thrill for the Cardinals' Mark McGwire, but what he really wants to wipe out is child abuse
by Tom Verducci

TENNIS
The Most Hated Man in Tennis
Marcelo Ríos, who shot to No. 3 with his victory at Indian Wells, has long been No. 1 in boorishness
by Franz Lidz

HOCKEY
Silver Lining
The Avalanche sent nine players to Nagano and came away without gold, but the Olympics may have made Colorado—and others—better for a stretch run
by Gerry Callahan

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Captain Class
Whether on the ice or at home, Ron Francis, the Pittsburgh Penguins' underappreciated center, does things the right way
by Gerry Callahan

Still the One
Down 2-0 in the best-of-five ABL title series, the Quest rallied behind Valerie Still, its 36-year-old center, to win its second straight championship
by David Fleming


Special online features

History of the Final Four
Take a comprehensive look at the who, what, where and why of college basketball's main event, including dozens of classic Sports Illustrated covers.

Swimsuit '98
Journey to the center of the earth with the Sports Illustrated 1998 Swimsuit Issue: SI Travels the Equator. And don't miss Swimsuit '98 Extra!

Photo Galleries
SI's photographers take you onto the field and into the action.

Sportsman of the Year
Sports Illustrated honors North Carolina's Dean Smith. View vintage action shots of Dean's greatest players, hear audio from his greatest prodigy. Also, check out updated capsules on SI's previous choices for Sportsman of the Year.

1997: The Year in Review
Great moments, top performers, cool photos, sound bites and features from Sports Illustrated. Don't miss our list of 1997's Top 10 stories. To see what we ranked No. 1, click ear.

College Basketball '97-98
SI's college hoops preview rocks the rim. Which teams will travel the road to the Final Four? Check out our men's and women's scouting reports.

The Swingin' A's
The Oakland A's of the swingin' '70s seemed tailor-made for their era. Check out our very retro retrospective of the 1972, 1973 and 1974 championship seasons. SI's Ron Fimrite offers a fond appraisal of baseball's forgotten dynasty.

Baseball Year in Review
A month-by-month look at the 1997 season, from Tino Martinez's record-setting April to Mark McGwire's homer-happy September.

NHL '97-98
Who will win the Stanley Cup? Check out Sports Illustrated's 1997-98 NHL Preview and see what our hockey experts are predicting. With in-depth scouting reports on all 26 teams, SI's look ahead to the season on ice is red hot.

Swimsuit '97
Circumnavigate the globe on a navel expedition with the Sports Illustrated 1997 Swimsuit Issue: Bikini World. And don't miss Swimsuit '96: South African Safari.

  The Cold Wars
Review the highlights of each Winter Olympics, check out classic Sports Illustrated stories and photos, and catch up with some of the biggest names in the Games.

A Perfect Season
Only one NFL team has finished a season undefeated:the 1972 Miami Dolphins. Game recaps, exclusive SI photos, an update on each of the starters, and Dr. Z's ranking of the greatest teams of all time.

Super Bowl Summaries
Recaps and photos of every game, from I through XXXI.

Ups and Downs
The best and worst of 1997, as selected by a panel of Sports Illustrated writers and CNN/SI anchors. Start with the King of all media, and then browse.

The Biggest Games Ever
Ring in the New Year with this classic collection of college football bowl game photos and memories.

Pro Basketball '97-98
SI Presents preseason previews on all 29 NBA teams. Can Michael Jordan lead the Chicago Bulls to a sixth title? Or is it Shaq's turn to take the L.A. Lakers to the top?

World Series Archives
Here's the pitch: Every World Series champion, as covered by Sports Illustrated from 1954 to 1996. Relive Don Larsen's no-hitter, Carlton Fisk's homer, and the infamous Mookie ball.

Arthur Ashe
CNN/SI presents a comprehensive look at the tennis champion's full, exemplary and all-too-brief life.

Chicago Bulls Commemorative
A special issue spotlighting the five-time NBA champs, from SI Presents.

The 1996 Olympics
Relive the Centennial Games with this in-depth collection of stories and pictures, including the Sports Illustrated Olympic Daily.

Black Baseball
Long before Jackie Robinson stepped on the field for the Dodgers, black baseball had a history all its own.


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