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FOR OCT. 28, 2013
Digital
Best of Both Worlds
For the first time since the 1999 World Series, both the American League and the National League will be represented by the teams that had the best records. So who's got the edge? Will Yadier Molina lead the Cardinals to their 12th World Series title, or can Mike Napoli and the Red Sox bring championship glory back to Fenway? Check out SI.com for complete coverage, including game previews and analysis, player breakdowns at each position, live game blogs, photo galleries and a look back at the three previous Series matchups between Boston and St. Louis. Go to SI.com/mlb
Seth Davis
(@SethDavisHoops)
Red Sox would definitely be the most rabbinical team ever to play in the World Series. They look like a team of mohels
Andy Glockner
(@AndyGlockner)
One small thing the NFL can do re: concussions is encourage/mandate teammates not to smack a guy in the head repeatedly when he makes a play
SI PHOTO
To celebrate Peyton Manning's first game in Indianapolis since joining the Broncos in 2012, SI.com takes a look at some of sports' most bitter and sweet homecomings, including LeBron James's tempestuous return to Cleveland on Dec. 2, 2010.
RISING STARS
From now through the end of the college and pro football seasons, and leading up to the 2014 Winter Olympics, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED will regularly feature the most intriguing on-the-climb athletes across all its platforms. To see a video of this week's Rising Star, Saints defensive end Cam Jordan, on your computer or mobile device, go to SI.com/risingstars
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Horsing Around
From the SI Vault | Oct. 6, 1997
By the time the Oilers saddled up and rode off to Tennessee 16 years ago, former Houston coach Bum Phillips had already traded in his football playbook and sideline strut for a charmed life on his ranch
By Jeff Pearlman
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY NICOLE ZIGMONT. DAMIAN STROHMEYER FOR SPORTS ILLUSTRATED (NAPOLI); FRED VUICH FOR SPORTS ILLUSTRATED (MOLINA)
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STACY REVERE/GETTY IMAGES (JORDAN)
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DAVID RICHARD/AP (JAMES)
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TONY DEJAK/AP (FEMALE FAN)
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GREG NELSON/SPORTS ILLUSTRATED (FANS)
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RONALD C. MODRA FOR SPORTS ILLUSTRATED (PHILLIPS)
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