Melissa Geisler

West LA

Editorial Programming Director at Sports Illustrated

veteran sports editor, feminist, LGBTQIA+ ally, LAFC supporter, music lover, wrestling fan, dog mom; Sports Illustrated (views are my own)

Articles

J.J Spaun Wins U.S. Open With Epic Final Shot: Sports Illustrated’s Best Photos

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Melissa Geisler

The 2025 U.S. Open will be remembered for many things: rain delays, long rounds, tall rough and an old-school, blood-and-guts golf course that simply punished the world' best golfers. But in the end J.J. Spaun survied the course, the elements and his own nerves to win his first career major, capped by a dramatic 64-foot putt on the closing hole. Here are Sports Illustrated's best J,J, Spaun images from his week at Oakmont.
Ohio State Wins College Football Playoff National Title

Jan 24, 2025 | msn.com | Melissa Geisler

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Ohio State wins College Football Playoff national title

Jan 24, 2025 | si.com | Melissa Geisler |Pat Forde |Bryan Fischer

The Ohio State Buckeyes claimed their first national title since 2014 after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in Monday night's College Football Playoff championship game in Atlanta. While the Buckeyes and fans continue to celebrate, let's take a look back at Sports Illustrated's best images and coverage from Ohio State's ninth national title in program history (its second in the CFP era). Sports Illustrated’s Ohio State Commemorative Issue. dark. Buy Now.