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Adversity made Strasburg's World Series MVP award sweeter
Stephen Strasburg and the Nationals win their first World Series title, just months after being given only a .01 percent chance of winning the crown by oddsmakers
Nationals rally past Astros to capture World Series
Written off months ago after a poor start, the Washington Nationals complete one of the most shocking championship runs in baseball history

Astros one win from historic World Series title fightback
The Houston Astros can win the World Series title if they take Game 6 over Washington

Astros rout Nationals to reach brink of World Series title
The Astros seize a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven finals of Major League Baseball to zero in on their second World Series crown in 3 seasons
Trump booed at World Series baseball game
Trump attends game 5 of the series on the day his administration announces the death of Islamic State group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Nationals rout Astros to take command of World Series
Unlikely heroes turn up as the Washington Nationals dump the Houston Astros in Game 2 of the best-of-seven finals

Nationals outlast Astros to capture World Series opener
In his World Series debut, 20-year-old Juan Soto becomes the fourth-youngest player in history to homer

Astros seek World Series dynasty as Nats hunt fairytale title
The Astros eye a second title in 3 seasons, while the Nationals aim to end a 95-year MLB title drought for Washington
Altuve stars as Astros outgun Yankees to reach World Series
Jose Altuve hits the game-winner as the Houston Astros book their ticket to the World Series for the second time in 3 years

High time for cliff diving to make Olympic splash, says Louganis
Decorated Olympian Greg Louganis believes there’s a possibility the sport could debut in the 2028 Games
'Learn who you are' in cliff diving, says world champion
Jumping off a cliff as high as 90 feet is no easy task, but reigning Red Bull Cliff Diving titlist Gary Hunt says the sport can help in conquering fears
Strong start for champs in PH leg of Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series
Australia's Rhiannan Iffland and Great Britain's Gary Hunt impress with their dives off the majestic cliffs of El Nido, Palawan
Fil-Aussie hopes to pave way for more Filipino cliff divers
Xantheia Pennisi enjoys homecourt advantage as she sees action in the Philippine leg of the 2019 Red Bull Cliff World Series in El Nido, Palawan
Fil-Australian cliff diver to compete in world series
Xantheia Pennisi is Red Bull Cliff Diving world series’ first participant of Filipino descent

Olympian to officiate PH leg of Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2019
Greg Louganis, considered the 'greatest American diver,' will continue to serve as sports director for the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series
World Series MVP a dream for Red Sox fan Steve Pearce
On a talent-laden Red Sox team that won 108 regular season games, it was the 35-year-old who emerged as the unlikely run home run hero of the World Series
Brilliant Red Sox batter Dodgers to claim World Series
Boston leaves Los Angeles to watch a visiting team celebrate a World Series at Dodger Stadium for a second year running
Red Sox rally to stun Dodgers, reach brink of World Series
Boston wipes out a four-run deficit versus Los Angeles to move within a win of capturing a ninth World Series crown

Red Sox dump Dodgers to take control of World Series
Boston pitcher David Price baffled the Los Angeles batters much of the night

Nuñez homer powers Red Sox over Dodgers in World Series opener
The Boston Red Sox take a 1-0 lead versus the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball's best-of-seven finals

Baseball's World Series: 5 things to know
It's Los Angeles versus Boston in Major League Baseball's best-of-seven finals

Red Sox oust defending champ Astros to reach World Series
Boston locks up a berth in the World Series for the first time since 2013

Red Sox reach 100 wins for first time since 1946
The Boston Red Sox inch closer to claiming the American League East division title

Tanauan-PH claims 2018 Senior League Softball World Series tiara
Royevel Palma stars for Tanauan Little League after striking out 15 and allowing only two hits and zero runs in 7 innings
Flood-ravaged Houston in love with World Series kings
'We just wanted to show the city how much we love them and care about them'

Astros celebrate World Series win; White House visit uncertain
A visit to the White House is uncertain due to President Donald Trump's rift with sports figures

Mission accomplished, Houston: Astros dedicate win to city
The Houston Astros fulfill a promise. Ever since Hurricane Harvey deluged the Houston region in August, the Astros have been men on a mission.

Dodgers down Astros to keep World Series bid alive
The Los Angeles Dodgers extend the World Series to a game 7

Gurriel ready for Los Angeles heat after racism furor
A fiery welcome is almost certain to greet Yuli Gurriel when he steps up to the plate at Dodger Stadium

Astros edge Dodgers in home run thriller, seize 3-2 World Series lead
Houston prevails in an extra-inning thriller that includes 7 home runs

Dodgers rip Astros 6-2 to level World Series
The Dodgers' win puts the 2017 World Series at 2-2

Darvish seeks punishment for Gurriel's racist gesture in World Series
Astros slugger Yuli Gurriel stretches his eyes with his fingers to mock the Dodgers pitcher in Game 3 of the World Series

Astros chase Darvish early, take 2-1 lead in World Series
Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish lasts just 1 2/3 innings as he surrenders 4 runs on 5 hits

Astros overpower Dodgers in 11 innings to even World Series
The two teams set a Major League Baseball post-season record with 5 extra-inning home runs

Sizzling Kershaw pitches Dodgers to World Series lead
The Dodgers take game one of the World Series against the Astros

Pitched battle promises World Series classic
The Dodgers are aiming to clinch their first title since 1988, while the Astros are looking to make history with an inaugural championship

Astros down Yankees, set World Series clash with Dodgers
The Houston Astros win 4-0 against the New York Yankees

Three Hernandez homers lift Dodgers into World Series
The defending champion Chicago Cubs are eliminated in 5 games

Cubs repair World Series trophy after Boston damage
The team s trophy for the achievement was damaged during a benefit concert hosted by Cubs president Theo Epstein the Hot Stove Cool Music event

Cubs win best thing since sliced bread for fans: Obama
Despite being a Chicago White Sox fan US president Barack Obama knows how big of a deal it is that the Chicago Cubs won the World Series

Cubs, Indians will go the distance to end droughts
One set of long suffering supporters will finally celebrate the end of epic misery while the other will endure yet another heartbreak and be left to wonder if their wait will ever be rewarded

Oldest living World Series player can't bring Indians luck
The 95 year old Eddie Robinson the last living member of the Indians 1948 World Series championship team attends game 6 but fails to see Cleveland celebrate a title just yet

Cubs rout Indians to force one-game title showdown
A long suffering Chicago Cubs team charges to the brink of their first World Series title since 1908 by forcing a winner take all Game 7 against the Cleveland Indians

World Series: Indians hope to emulate Cavaliers title bash
Memories of the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA championship celebration last June inspire the Cleveland Indians to try and win first World Series title since 1948

Cubs try to force winner-take-all World Series showdown
The Cubs must level the Series to force a seventh game that would decide which hoodoo would finally end

Cavs game moved up to avoid conflict with World Series
After a request from the Cavs the NBA agreed to move the start time of their game against the Rockets up an hour

Cubs edge Indians to extend World Series dream
Sparked by Bryant s solo homer Chicago scores 3 runs in the fourth inning to seize a 3 1 advantage and ultimately win game 5 3 2

Indians edge Cubs to seize World Series lead
Cleveland grabs a 2 1 lead over Chicago in Major League Baseball s best of 7 championship showdown

Olympic judo champ Harrison follows Rousey's path to MMA
Kayla Harrison who won gold at the 2012 and 2016 Games has signed with the World Series of Fighting

Cubs rout Indians, return home level in World Series
Jake Arrieta throws 5 hitless innings as the Cubs rout the Indians in Game 2
