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July 6, 1998
July 6, 1998 cover
Cover illustration by
Philip Burke

Previous Issues

PRO BASKETBALL
Inside the NBA
 

 
BASEBALL
The Book on Maddux
With Greg Maddux on his way to an unprecedented fifth Cy Young Award, SI asked the few hitters who have fared well against the Braves' ace to share their secrets
by Tim Crothers

All-Stars...So Far
What the first half of the season has lacked in pennant-race excitement it has made up for in individual brilliance. SI presents a gallery of three-month wonders
by Tom Verducci

Inside Baseball
 

WORLD CUP '98
Inside Soccer
 
HOCKEY
Inside the NHL
 
WIMBLEDON
Inside Tennis
 

Other articles in this week's issue

BASEBALL
All-Stars ... So Far
What the first half of the season has lacked in pennant-race excitement it has made up for in individual brilliance. SI presents a gallery of three-month wonders
by Tom Verducci

Servin' Up Taters
As three All-Star sluggers chase Roger Maris's hallowed record, SI took a hard look at the players who will crown the new home run king-the pitchers
by David Sabino

Topsy Turvy
The Angels and Padres are up and the Dodgers are down in a reversal of fortunes in Southern California
by Tom Verducci
 

  PRO FOOTBALL
Sweet Moves
Whether as a game-breaking receiver or a heartbreaking romantic, Tim Brown is a great catch
by Austin Murphy

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The Gift
It took Oklahoma State's Bob Simmons 20 years to land his dream job, and a devoted wife to keep him alive
by S.L. Price
 


Special online features

Evander's Believe It or Not
From Don King's bark to Mike Tyson's bite, relive the madness and mayhem that has defined Evander Holyfield's career.

History of the Final Four
Take a comprehensive look at the who, what, where and why of college basketball's main event, including dozens of classic Sports Illustrated covers.

Swimsuit '98
Journey to the center of the earth with the Sports Illustrated 1998 Swimsuit Issue: SI Travels the Equator. And don't miss Swimsuit '98 Extra!

Photo Galleries
SI's photographers take you onto the field and into the action.

Sportsman of the Year
Sports Illustrated honors North Carolina's Dean Smith. View vintage action shots of Dean's greatest players, hear audio from his greatest prodigy. Also, check out updated capsules on SI's previous choices for Sportsman of the Year.

1997: The Year in Review
Great moments, top performers, cool photos, sound bites and features from Sports Illustrated. Don't miss our list of 1997's Top 10 stories. To see what we ranked No. 1, click ear.

College Basketball '97-98
SI's college hoops preview rocks the rim. Which teams will travel the road to the Final Four? Check out our men's and women's scouting reports.

The Swingin' A's
The Oakland A's of the swingin' '70s seemed tailor-made for their era. Check out our very retro retrospective of the 1972, 1973 and 1974 championship seasons. SI's Ron Fimrite offers a fond appraisal of baseball's forgotten dynasty.

Baseball Year in Review
A month-by-month look at the 1997 season, from Tino Martinez's record-setting April to Mark McGwire's homer-happy September.

NHL '97-98
Who will win the Stanley Cup? Check out Sports Illustrated's 1997-98 NHL Preview and see what our hockey experts are predicting. With in-depth scouting reports on all 26 teams, SI's look ahead to the season on ice is red hot.

Swimsuit '97
Circumnavigate the globe on a navel expedition with the Sports Illustrated 1997 Swimsuit Issue: Bikini World. And don't miss Swimsuit '96: South African Safari.

  Baseball '98
The boys of summer are back in town, and Sports Illustrated has the scoop on how your team will fare.

The Cold Wars
Review the highlights of each Winter Olympics, check out classic Sports Illustrated stories and photos, and catch up with some of the biggest names in the Games.

A Perfect Season
Only one NFL team has finished a season undefeated:the 1972 Miami Dolphins. Game recaps, exclusive SI photos, an update on each of the starters, and Dr. Z's ranking of the greatest teams of all time.

Super Bowl Summaries
Recaps and photos of every game, from I through XXXI.

Ups and Downs
The best and worst of 1997, as selected by a panel of Sports Illustrated writers and CNN/SI anchors. Start with the King of all media, and then browse.

The Biggest Games Ever
Ring in the New Year with this classic collection of college football bowl game photos and memories.

Pro Basketball '97-98
SI Presents preseason previews on all 29 NBA teams. Can Michael Jordan lead the Chicago Bulls to a sixth title? Or is it Shaq's turn to take the L.A. Lakers to the top?

World Series Archives
Here's the pitch: Every World Series champion, as covered by Sports Illustrated from 1954 to 1996. Relive Don Larsen's no-hitter, Carlton Fisk's homer, and the infamous Mookie ball.

Arthur Ashe
CNN/SI presents a comprehensive look at the tennis champion's full, exemplary and all-too-brief life.

Chicago Bulls Commemorative
A special issue spotlighting the five-time NBA champs, from SI Presents.

The 1996 Olympics
Relive the Centennial Games with this in-depth collection of stories and pictures, including the Sports Illustrated Olympic Daily.

Black Baseball
Long before Jackie Robinson stepped on the field for the Dodgers, black baseball had a history all its own.


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