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5 out of 5: SI's still got it
lawhorn, July 26, 2003

I have been a subscriber to SI for 18 years (since my junior year in high school). Some may be disappointed with the magazine because it is essentially the BusinessWeek of the sports world. But just as we have CNBC for real-time business info, we have ESPN (or CNNSI) for real-time sports info. That's not what SI is supposed to be - never was. SI fills the role of recapping the major developments in the sports world, while adding a great mix of some feature articles (often athlete profiles or controversial issues), "hit-and-run" facts and figures, as well as the obligatory editorials. When I consider what I look forward to each week, it's actually not the wrap-ups of major sports events or some high profile story. It's the "little things":
-the provocative close-up pictures at the beginning
-Letters to the Editor (maybe the only ones I read of any mag)
-Go figure (intriguing numbers that tell a story)
-Rick Reilly's last page column (he has a warm, conversational style that's almost mesmerizing)
Yes, it's true. You'll read more about baseball, football and basketball than you will about swimming, golf, or extreme sports. But accept SI for what it is - a great way to stay current, go deeper than the daily sports page, and be entertained. The price offered here is cheaper than my own subscription - it's also cheaper than a cup of coffee and lasts longer. So if you are even half a sports fan, you should be treating yourself to a weekly SI.
 

5 out of 5: Best sports magazine in print
by mattjoe, July 16, 2003

Regardless of your feelings on the annual swimsuit issue, Sports Illustrated is the best sports magazine out there. Great reporting, commentary and photos on all major sports. An amazing irony is that being featured on the cover is the last place many athletes and teams want to be as it seems to consistently predict the team bound for a big loss. Some call it the SI curse, but just reading the magazine is still a blessing.
 

5 out of 5: A Magazine that is part of American Life
by johnmeeks, June 20, 2003

The beginnings of SI are well known, and it is a tribute to the magazine that it has done so well over the years. It maintains a sufficiently literary reputation so that it is varied and interesting, yet is down to earth enough to cater to hardcore, stats oriented fan. Since the advent of the internet and instant information, it has changed over time to be more feature oriented, but with the quality of writers they have this is a good thing. Most of the other sports magazines are too limited either in scope or talent.
Oh, and once a year, an issue dedicated to women in swimsuits shows up. Can't beat it.

5 out of 5: A great sports magazine
Lisa Mills, March 10, 2003

SI has a lot of really good features week after week. There are always intense action pictures of all sports, not just the major ones. For those who love sports, this is one of the best ones around for interesting commentary and pictures in every issue. I enjoy the fascinating stories from off the field and how sports is a part of life.

My grandmother gave me a subscription to SI when i was 9 years old and I've been getting it ever since (24 years). it's the one piece of literature I read cover-to-cover every week (no matter how bust I am). What I love most about it is the quality of writing. the special interest stories are interesting, thought-provoking, passionate, insightful, and without fear. Some of the best stories I've ever read have come out of this magazine (the BC college hoops scandal and the Greg Lemond comeback story are two that come to mind). if you care about sports and the stories behind the athletes, this is the mag to get.