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Sideline Chatter: In this case, one out of two is still bad

Mike Neero should've opted for disappearing ink.

The Cleveland sports fanatic was so convinced that the Indians _ once up 3-1 _ would add a World Series crown to the city's earlier NBA title that he prematurely had a tattoo etched on his arm reading "2016 Champs" alongside Indians and Cavaliers logos. Alas, the Cubs ruined those plans, winning Game 7.

"Some call it bold," Neero tweeted, "but I call it faith in (Corey) Kluber."

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