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Sports Illustrated - The Slump - Solving the Biggest Mystery in Sports

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This 2004 Sports Illustrated cover exemplifies early 2000s sports design by blending bold visuals, emotional storytelling, and layered statistics. Featuring Derek Jeter’s slump, it uses dramatic typography and imagery to create a compelling narrative, reflecting a shift toward more immersive and visually driven sports media.