December 21, 2015 Table Of Contents
SI NOW
By WITH HOST Maggie Gray
EDITOR'S LETTER
SPORTSPERSON Of the YEAR
Victory and defeat are only the beginning: Our games can inspire, unite and be a balm for communities in pain. The best photos of 2015 celebrate the spirit as well as the beauty of sports
By S.L. Price
THE GOLDEN RULE OF THE GOLDEN BEAR
By Ben Reiter
By Lee Jenkins
By Emily Kaplan
By Grant Wahl
By Chris Mannix
By Tim Layden
By Dan Greene
INBOX
Sports Illustrated FOR AMAZON
Score on Sports-inspired Gifts
The action lovers on your list will cheer for these all-star picks
Take the tackle out of gifting with these sure-to-please picks for those who push the limits
BAKER MAYFIELD
By Albert Chen
MICHAEL BENNETT
From black stormtroopers to hip-swiveling pro wrestlers to the secret in Ben Carson's hands—destructive Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett has something to say about just about everything
By Greg Bishop
POINT AFTER
By Steve Rushin
Departments
In again refusing to reinstate Pete Rose, MLB ensured that the Hit King will never be back in the good graces of the game he loves
By Tom Verducci
Conor McGregor's fast and furious win
Homing in on the stress of pitching—every day
By Tom Taylor
By Tom Taylor
Edited by Alexandra Fenwick
Sports Illustrated HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
By Interview by Dan Patrick
The Case for ... Farewell Tours
By Phil Taylor