This September 4, 2000 issue of Sports Illustrated features quarterback Ryan Leaf on the cover with the headline "Back from the Brink," chronicling his journey through early career challenges. Inside, readers will find compelling features on MLB slugger Todd Helton, the North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball team, and Olympic pole vaulters Viktor Chistiakov and Tatiana Grigorieva. The magazine is used but remains in excellent condition, includes a mailing label on the front, and comes in protective packaging—an ideal addition for collectors and sports enthusiasts.