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MLB PLAYOFF PREVIEW
32 Blue Jays
Their historic offense helped end the longest postseason drought in pro sports
By Tom Verducci
40 Mike Matheny
The Cardinals' manager knows that on-field control is only part of the job
By Jack Dickey
PRO FOOTBALL
44 Khalil Mack
The Raiders' DE went from hoop dreamer to ferocious pass rusher
By Austin Murphy
PRO FOOTBALL
51 Super Bowl 100
presented by Gatorade and Microsoft Surface
A look at the 50 years leading up to Super 100 in 2066
BASEBALL
60 Day of Atonement
A fan does what the Nationals can't: Gives D.C. World Series hope
By David Simon
Departments
2 SI Now
4 Leading Off
11 Inbox
16 Scorecard
24 Faces in the Crowd
26 Just My Type
Dan Patrick: Jordan Spieth's hardware
68 Point After
Michael Rosenberg: Divided we stand
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
54 Shawn Oakman
Baylor's defensive end is scary good—but is he ready for the NFL?
By Greg A. Bedard
ON THE COVER: Ben Van Hook for Sports Illustrated
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Photograph by Darren Carroll for Sports Illustrated