Box Score 6/20: NBA annual drama season off to fiery start
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Good morning and welcome to the YB Box Score, what we're reading while we figure out who is answering the phone in Cleveland.
Happy birthday today to Darko Milicic, Darren Sproles and Frank Lampard. On this date in 2013, LeBron James was named the NBA Finals MVP for the second year in a row.
Daily brain workout
QUIZ: Name every #2 pick from the NBA Draft lottery era.
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- Getaway Day: The Rockies' irresistible run continues.
- Which vets the Vegas Golden Knights should build around.
- Diana Taurasi setting the WNBA all-time scoring record is another leap for the league.
Around the league
- Royal Ascot: A revelry of traditions (Sure, but we just like to look at the hats.) [NYT]
- We don't want to alarm you, but Rutgers football is getting better. [SB Nation]
- Alysia Montano to race U.S. Championships while pregnant with second child. [Excelle Sports]
There is no offseason
Have a good Tuesday gang. Stay safe out there. Never know where you might get traded to this time of year.
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