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"One, Two, Three … Cancun!" Aug 03, 2022

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Most NBA fans know the tongue-in-cheek phrase "one, two, three … Cancun!" as synonymous with a losing team's morale. But who authored it, and how did it get to be so popular? SI senior writer Howard Beck explains the origins of this expression and how it proliferated in the world of basketball.

‘One, Two, Three … Cancun!’ The Story Behind the Best Punch Line in the NBA Playoffs on SI.com

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Is Deshaun Watson's Suspension Enough? Aug 02, 2022

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Re-Air: Former Sports Illustrated writer Jenny Vrentas, now a reporter at the New York Times, walks us through her reporting on embattled quarterback Deshaun Watson and the allegations of sexual misconduct made against him. SI Weekly host John Gonzalez wonders if the 6-game suspension punishment doled out by retired federal judge Sue L. Robinson is enough or will the NFL appeal for a longer one.

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Remembering Bill Russell Aug 01, 2022

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Bill Russell died July 31st 2022 at the age of 88. He was a basketball legend, an 11x NBA Champion, 5x MVP, 3x All-NBA First team, 2x NCAA champion and Olympic Gold Medal winner. Off the court Russell was a civil rights leader and much-loved fan favorite. As part of SI's Open Floor podcast, John Gonzalez and Rohan Nadkarni discuss the immense impact Bill Russell had on basketball and the world.

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Women Just Changed Soccer Forever Aug 01, 2022

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During this breakout summer for women's soccer, the excitement wasn't limited to traditional hotbeds, in fact, tournaments were held on every inhabited continent. Producer Jordan Rizzieri traveled to England for the 2022 European Women's Football Championship which ended with the hosts defeating Germany 2-1 in the final. What she saw in the cradle of soccer felt like nothing short of a turning point for the beautiful game.

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Last Man Standing: WWE vs. AEW Jul 29, 2022

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Vince McMahon stepped down as Chairman of WWE amidst swirling allegations of sexual misconduct and attempts at a coverup as AEW pushes WWE for viewers in the first true wrestling ratings clash since Monday Night Wars more than 25 years ago. SI Weekly Host John Gonzalez sits down with SI's Justin Barrasso, who lays out whether he thinks WWE will defend its wrestling crown or AEW will pull off a titanic upset.

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How To Win Your Fantasy Football League Jul 27, 2022

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All 32 NFL training camps are underway, which means it's time to start prepping for fantasy football. John Gonzalez sits down with SI fantasy analysts Jennifer Piacenti and Michael Fabiano to go over SI's 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Kit. Who should go No.1? How will big trades affect fantasy production? Which rookie is poised to break out? Listen and go draft a winner.

SI's 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Kit

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This Trade Defines the NFL Offseason Jul 25, 2022

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With NFL training camps beginning, SI's Andrew Brandt explains how one trade by the Eagles defines the offseason and shows how teams are emphasizing one position in particular.

Business of the NFL Draft: A.J. Brown, Wide Receiver Trades the Story of the Offseason

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Mo Farah Reveals He Was Trafficked as a Child Jul 22, 2022

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On the eve of the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, one of Track & Field's best-loved stars, Sir Mo Farah, revealed a secret which upended everything we thought we knew about his life. Producer Jessica Yarmosky relays the story he tells in a BBC documentary The Real Mo Farah and speaks to 1500-meter champion Jake Wightman and Sunder Katwala of British Future about what this revelation means for running, Britain, and Farah's legend.

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The Extractor Jul 20, 2022

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The flight from Havana to Miami takes a mere 80 minutes, and for many Cubans, the promise of starting a new life in the US is too great to ignore. That's even more true for elite baseball players like Cesar Prieto who could make a fortune if he makes it to the big leagues. To complete his journey, Prieto would need some help, and that’s where the extractors come in. SI senior writer Greg Bishop introduces the unforgettable Jo Hastings and Billy Henderson and reveals what a defection sounds like as it happens.

The Extractor on SI.com

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The Women’s Cheese Roll Champion of the World Jul 18, 2022

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The Cooper’s Hill Cheese Roll race is exactly what is sounds like. SI's Emma Baccellieri spoke to the current women's champion, Abby Lampe, to find out how a 21-year-old American triumphed in this age-old British contest.

article, All Hail, the Women’s Cheese Roll Champion of the World!

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