Good morning, sports fans! It is I, Brigid Kennedy, back from a weekend on the beach and a glorious stint away from the news cycle. It really is amazing what a few days logged out of X will do for your psyche.
As we are in the deep depths of summer and inching further away from the start of NBA free agency, things have calmed down a bit in terms of headlines to know. Of course, that will all change the minute LeBron James announces where he's heading for Year 24 ... but here's hoping we have at least a few more moments of peace before chaos ensues. Forward this to a friend who is convinced the King is signing with Philadelphia.
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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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Tyler Herro 'Trying to Move Past' Bam Fight |
As we wait for news of LeBron James's free agency decision, the other big storyline occupying our mental space is that of Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, who got into a physical altercation during summer league play in Las Vegas over the weekend. Now, a few days after the dust-up, Herro has spoken about the fight for the first time.
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The 10 Best Offensive Linemen for 2026 |
NFL writers Eva Geithem, Karl Rasmussen and Mike Kadlick are slowly releasing their positional rankings ahead of the 2026-27 season, and you'll certainly want to read their takes on the 10 best offensive linemen in the league heading into the new year. Who do you think is No. 1?
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Best 2026 NBA Free Agent Signings |
Which teams are acing the tricky free agent equation, which involves signing the right player at the right price and at the right time? Liam McKeone, one of our trusty NBA writers, has the skinny for ya. Oh, and when you're done with that, try his worst free agent signings, too.
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Erling Haaland Is Doing Erling Haaland Things |
Erling Haaland was my favorite part of the 2026 World Cup. I loved his Viking rows. I loved his man bun. And I loved his choice of souvenir: a life-size, taxidermied raccoon holding a glass bottle of alcohol. Extremely American and extremely him. I share some more thoughts on the memento at the link below.
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The Warriors' Advantage in the LeBron James Sweepstakes |
If free agent LeBron James does sign with the Golden State Warriors, perhaps it will be because the team had a particularly helpful advantage over the other franchises angling for the King's attention. What was that edge, you ask? Dan Lyons investigates.
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How Mike Trout Reinvented Himself for an All-Star Homecoming |
Angels star Mike Trout is sooo back—on Tuesday night, the three-time MVP played in the MLB All-Star Game for the first time since 2019, and while enjoying somewhat of a comeback season. At the link below, Tom Verducci breaks down the turnaround.
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🏈 Makai Lemon Talks Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith and Eagles Brotherhood
There's a new wide receiver in the City of Brotherly Love, and his name is Makai Lemon. Not long after the trade that sent ex-Birds wideout A.J. Brown to the Patriots, Eagles' 2026 first-round pick (and Brown replacement) Makai Lemon sat down with SI's Gilberto Manzano at the NFLPA Rookie Premiere in Los Angeles to talk about his new QB, the Eagles brotherhood and more.
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Ladies, gentlemen: that's all I've got for ya. I hope you enjoy today's England-Argentina semifinal, and I hope you get whatever outcome you are rooting for. Until we meet again, my friends!
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