Box Score 7/26: Nothing but grand slams
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Good morning and welcome to the YB Box Score, what we're reading between putting random names into the trade generating machine. (And by that we mean maybe a turkey sandwich instead of a BLT for lunch.)
Happy birthday today to Delonte West, Joe Smith and Jody Reed. On this date in 1952 Mickey Mantle hit his first grand slam.
Daily brain workout
Name the second-leading scorer on every NBA championship team since 1980 in our 'Kyrie revolts against the King' quiz.
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- Finding the possible Achilles' heel for baseball’s best teams
- The most memorable moments from the class of 2017 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees.
- Every MLB team's best and worst deadline trade from the last 25 years.
Around the league
- If you haven't noticed, NFL.com has had a complete refresh. [NFL.com]
- Derrick Rose and the Cleveland Cavaliers can save each other. [Vice Sports]
- Maryland football is tracking players' rest with Under Armour sleep devices. [SportsTechie]
Time to rename the Indians 'Denny's' because they're full of grand slams
And because we couldn't resist double-dipping the tweets today, twin bros for double the fun!
Have a good Wednesday out there. We're all counting on you.
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