Good morning, dear readers! I missed you yesterday. Splitting up (even temporarily) is hard to do.
Thankfully, I'm breaking no contact to introduce to the Wednesday Write-Up™️, a new edition of SI:CYMI that will hit your inboxes mid-week. Expect a little bit of everything here—we might share some content recommendations for the film and literature-minded, we might share some of the best and most relevant articles for your water cooler conversations ...or we might try something else entirely. The fun is in the chaos.
But don't worry—we'll be sure to survey you at the end of the summer to get a feel of what you liked and what you didn't. That way, we keep this newsletter as close as possible to the product you all know and love.
Now, without further ado, let's get into today's issue, which spotlights a smattering of strong reads across sports.
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A couple of must-reads for the sports-minded individual, carefully curated by the SI:CYMI team.
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NBA Draft Tracker: Relive the First Round |
Did you miss the first round of the NBA draft last night? Here are the highlights: BYU's AJ Dybantsa went to the Wizards at No. 1, Kansas's Darryn Peterson went to the Jazz at No. 2 and Duke's Cameron Boozer went to the Grizzlies at No. 3. You can catch up on the results from night one in our draft tracker, linked above (and don't forget to check out the grades section, too!).
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The Heat's To-Do List After Giannis Trade |
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The Miami Heat made clear their aspirations to win now when they traded for former Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo late Monday night. Still, they've got some roster-related t's to cross and i's to dot before they can really get to work crafting a new-look offense. At the link below, Liam McKeone walks us through three of the most impactful decisions the South Beach front office must make in the weeks ahead.
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Lionel Messi's Greatness Defies Age |
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At this point in his career, you'd think it might be difficult to wax poetic about 38-year-old soccer star Lionel Messi, who is far closer to the tail end of his playing days than the start. But the GOAT has still found new ways to dazzle us, and his star is burning brighter than ever during the 2026 World Cup. Indeed, fans in attendance at AT&T Stadium on Monday saw an "ascension of the highest order on the pitch," opined SI's Bryan Fischer.
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Dusty May Dumps Michigan for Mavericks: Grading the Hire |
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After two seasons in Ann Arbor, Mich., and one national title, Wolverines men's basketball coach Dusty May is leaving the dumpster fire that is college sports to take over the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. Is this the right hire for the Mavs, still reeling after the since-ousted Nico Harrison regime traded away Luka Dončić? Dan Lyons has got the grades.
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Bettering the Braves: Five Potential Trade Targets for MLB Deadline |
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As of this writing, the Braves boast the second-best record in MLB at 48-29. But there is always room to improve. Ahead of the trade deadline on Aug. 3, Karl Rasmussen has analyzed five possible targets for Atlanta to consider in an attempt to plug potential holes on the roster.
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NFL Nixes Supplemental Draft in Blow to Sorsby |
Womp, womp. After all of that, the NFL is declining to hold a supplemental draft this summer, which means embattled Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby will not be turning pro in 2026. For more on what this means for his future, take a scroll through our live blog, hosted by NFL writers Karl Rasmussen, Mike Kadlick and Eva Geithem. Then, check out these columns from Albert Breer and Connor Orr for more on the long-term significance of the decision.
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🏀 Cameron Boozer Opens Up on Duke Heartbreak, 2026 NBA Draft & Growing Up as the Son of Carlos Boozer
Have you watched (or read) our profile on Duke's Cameron Boozer? If not, there is no time like the present.
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That is all I have for you for now—thank you so much again for sticking around for more SI:CYMI, and for (hopefully) embracing the Wednesday Write-Up with open arms. You'll hear from us again on Friday morning, this time from Kristen Wong. Hasta pronto!
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