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The New York Yankees put on an absolute clinic Sunday, dropping thirteen runs in a single inning against the Athletics — the first time they've done that in nearly twenty-one years. The first twelve batters of the third inning all reached safely, turning Oakland's pitching staff into a live batting practice session. Historic, dominant, and completely ruthless.
Shifting to the hardwood, the NBA Finals are set and it's a matchup nobody saw coming — San Antonio and New York, Spurs versus Knicks, just like nineteen ninety-nine. Game one tips off Wednesday night on ABC, and the storyline writes itself. Two franchises built in completely opposite ways, both arriving at the same destination. This one has the feel of something special.
And across the Atlantic, Argentina got a significant boost ahead of their World Cup warm-up matches — Leandro Paredes has been cleared to play in the upcoming friendlies. The Roma midfielder had raised alarm bells after showing muscle discomfort in Boca Juniors' Copa Libertadores action, but the defending world champions can breathe easy. Paredes is fit, available, and ready to go.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
