The Big Interview

Calvin Johnson’s retirement in 2016 caught the football world by surprise. Michael Rosenberg went to Detroit to find out why “Megatron” stepped away when he did and how he reflects on his explosive yet brief career.

NFL coaches are judged by their records, and Hue Jackson's 3-36-1 mark with the Browns did not win him many fans. But the former Cleveland coach opens up about the emotional toll the 2018 season took -- and the grief he tried to manage while on the job.

Eric Weddle is known as one of the NFL's smartest safeties. So SI's own film analyst Andy Benoit sat down with him to understand the intricacies of defensive play.

How will the NBA handle its tampering and age minimum issues? NBA commissioner Adam Silver sits down with SI’s Chris Mannix to discuss the state of the league in a wide-ranging interview.

Even as he’s become one of the most decorated boxers of all time, Terence Crawford hasn’t strayed far from his roots in Omaha, Neb. SI Senior Writer Greg Bishop traveled to Nebraska to see what keeps the world champ grounded.

As his final NBA season draws to a close, Dwyane Wade reflects on his legendary career, winning three titles, and how Miami's super team was assembled in the summer of 2010.

New Jets running back Le'Veon Bell sat down with Jenny Vrentas of The MMQB for an exclusive interview about why he picked the Jets, what went wrong in Pittsburgh, and finding his happiness.

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker sits down with SI's Chris Mannix to discuss his career in Charlotte, his Bronx roots, and what his future holds.

Ahead of his championship fight vs. Deontay Wilder, heavyweight Tyson Fury sits down with SI's Chris Mannix to reveal what makes him tick.

Newly-inducted Hall of Famer Terrell Owens sits down with SI Senior Writer Greg Bishop to discuss how the media shaped his reputation, his on-field highlights, and why it took three tries to make it to Canton.

Ahead of UFC 230, heavyweight Derrick Lewis sits down with Alex Prewitt to reveal the traumatic moment behind his first-ever fight.

Coming off the first Super Bowl win in franchise history, the five starters from the Eagles offensive line — plus legendary veteran Jason Peters — sit down for a wide-ranging interview.

On the brink of his second season at Florida Atlantic, Lane Kiffin sits down with Andy Staples to talk about his evolution as a coach and the perceptions others have of him.

For the first time since the NFL draft, the five QBs selected in this year's first round — Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, Josh Allen, Josh Rosen, and Lamar Jackson — sit together, joining Robert Klemko for a wide-ranging interview.

Former Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield sits down with Robert Klemko ahead of the draft to discuss his pre-draft experience, his journey from walk-on to star, and why the scouting reports on him are wrong.

Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard sits down with SI’s Lee Jenkins to discuss whether Portland’s core can win a championship, his growth as a leader, and his Oakland roots.