San Francisco’s Bob Toneff (74) and Harry Babcock (88) reach for the ball during a 1956 preseason game against Cleveland. (Hy Peskin/SI)
Kellen Winslow and Howie Long exchange words during a 1985 Chargers-Raiders game. San Diego would go onto win the game 40-34 in overtime. (George Rose/Getty Images)
GALLERY: Rare Photos of the 1985 NFL Season
Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning speaks to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas following organized team activities at the Broncos training facility. The success of Denver this year hinges on the success of Manning, says SI’s Chris Burke. (Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE)
BURKE: Broncos success and failure hinge on Peyton’s neck
TRUTH AND RUMORS: Manning clearly not at 100 percent
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Peyton Manning
Kobe Bryant soars to hoop over Tim Duncan during Game 4 of the 2001 Western Conference Finals in Los Angeles. While the Lakers remain at home watching the playoffs, Duncan has his Spurs two wins away from a trip to the NBA Finals. (John W. McDonough/SI)
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Kobe Bryant | Tim Duncan
McCALLUM: San Antonio’s boring label is misleading
AMICK: Duncan is guiding force for Spurs’ success
Michael Jordan powers over Patrick Ewing for a dunk during a 1991 Bulls-Knicks game. Jordan, who now owns the Bobcats, once again left Ewing frustrated after announcing the former Knicks center will not be the next Bobcats coach. Ewing interviewed for the position last week. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE/Getty Images)
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Michael Jordan | Patrick Ewing
