Willie Mays

What to watch and watch for

It's been half a century since the Say Hey Kid led the national pastime on its move to the West Coast. He's still a baseball man at heart, as monumental—and enigmatic—a legend as American sport has ever seen

Years that end in 8 have been marked by exceptional athletes and exceptionally memorable moments. From the Say Hey Kid to Anna K, SI checks in with the stars of '58, '68, '78, '88 and '98

Between the time he hit his 499th and 500th home runs, Alex Rodriguez endured an 0-for-21 slump, went to the plate 37 times and had only three hits. That's the second-highest number of plate appearances for those who...

As global warming changes the planet, it is changing the sports world. To counter the looming environmental crisis, surprising and in novative ideas are already helping sports adapt