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WORLD SERIES

Closer Greg Holland and the Royals' bullpen (1.80 postseason ERA) have helped make Kansas City blue heaven.

BELIEVE!

SMALL BALL, BIG MOMENTS

TOM VERDUCCI | P. 26

THE ROYALS' NEED FOR SPEED

BEN REITER | P. 31

NBA PREVIEW

LEBRON JAMES AND THE CAVS ARE READY TO RULE

BY LEE JENKINS | P. 42

KAWHI LEONARD AND THE SPURS AREN'T FINISHED

BY CHRIS MANNIX | P. 52

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SI HAS REGIONAL COVER THIS WEEK: PETER G. AIKEN/USA TODAY SPORTS (ROYALS)