
Lineup
Features
NBA PLAYOFFS
28 The Warriors
Their coach is missing. Is that supposed to be a problem?
By Chris Ballard
MLB
36 The Curveball
Why an ancient pitch is suddenly a cutting-edge weapon
By Tom Verducci
UFC
44 Demetrious Johnson
The pound-for-pound best fighter in the world wants to get paid
By L. Jon Wertheim
NHL PLAYOFFS
46 The Predators
The party is just getting started in Nashville, hockey's hottest city
By Alex Prewitt
HISTORY LESSON
52 The Anthem
Our national song has long been intertwined with sports. But why?
By Austin Murphy
Departments
2 SI Digital
4 Inbox
6 Leading Off
13 Scorecard
20 Faces in The Crowd
60 Point After
Steve Rushin: The beauty in the crazy of youth sports
COVER PHOTOGRAPH BY
Greg Nelson