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The light heavyweight contender has always wondered if he’s worthy of UFC gold. In Saturday’s headliner, he will find out.
Welcome to The Weekly Takedown, Sports Illustrated’s in-depth look at MMA. Every week, this column offers insight and information on the most noteworthy stories in the fight world.

Two weeks before Christmas, Jamahal Hill took in a relaxing night to watch UFC 282. Already in a fight camp to prepare for an upcoming bout against Anthony Smith in March, Hill watched as the light heavyweight title fight ended in a draw.

Our writers and editors pick a winner in all four games on the best NFL weekend of the year.
Welcome to the NFL divisional round, which many consider to be the best weekend of the year. We have two games each day, with the winners squaring off next week on championship Sunday.
Our staff is unanimous on Saturday, with all five writers and editors going with the Chiefs and Eagles to roll as favorites.

A closer look at this weekend’s games, including which quarterback plays the best in the clutch, x-factors and the team with the best chance to pull the upset.
Welcome to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Sports Illustrated reporters will be dotted throughout the continental United States providing game coverage and digging in depth for quality stories as we march toward Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix.
In this space, we’ll take some time to consider a few pressing questions about this weekend’s slate, who might impress and whom we might be overlooking.

The NCAA and Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh appear to be at a fork in the road over alleged violations.
Harbaugh and the football program have been accused of multiple Level II violations and a Level I violation by the NCAA.
The Level II violations center around alleged recruiting misconduct during COVID and the Level I violation accused Jim Harbaugh of lying to the NCAA. Now, it sounds like the situation has gotten even worse for the Wolverines.
Negotiations reportedly collapse between Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh and the NCAA.

Rob Gronkowski was never afraid to crack open a cold beer with the boys while playing in the NFL.
Gronk became an icon in the NFL not just for being a dominant tight end, but because he also has a major partier persona.
Well, he only helped boost that reputation during an appearance on “Up & Adams” when asked how he celebrated big wins during his playing days. Spoiler: He drank a lot of beer.
Rob Gronkowski talks about crushing beers during his NFL playing days.

It looked like Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis was well on his way to a revenge sort of season as he was playing like an MVP candidate before …

Scottie Barnes appears to be rounding into form with the Toronto Raptors, who face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday in Minneapolis.

Los Angeles Kings coach Todd McLellan won’t dare concede that his team will have an advantage against the visiting Dallas Stars on Thursday night, …

Tampa Bay star Steven Stamkos will be without the heavy weight he has been carrying recently when the Lightning travel to Edmonton to play the Oilers …

The Buffalo Sabres are banking that celebrating a former goaltending great will fuel the team to better results on Thursday night when they host the …