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Lewis and McCausland out of NI's Nations League games
Jamal Lewis and Ross McCausland will miss Northern Ireland's Nations League games against Belarus and Luxembourg because of injury.Top stories - BBC News - 18 hours ago -
They Smash Chestnuts as a Sport. Then Controversy Hit.
World Conker Championships is a light-hearted event that has attracted contestants from all over the globe. This year, a cheating scandal took it by storm.Sports - The New York Times - October 20 -
Barcelona is back. A Champions League conquering of Bayern Munich is the best proof yet
Barcelona beat Bayern Munich 4-1 on Wednesday in the Champions League — after five consecutive losses to the German giants by an aggregate score of 19-2.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23 -
The Game Theory of Democracy
Countries where democracy is in trouble share a common pattern, and it’s a worrying one for the United States.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
ALCS Game 5: Yankees beat Guardians, head to first World Series since '09
After a thrilling victory, the Yankees await either the Dodgers or Mets in the Fall Classic.Sports - ESPN - October 20 -
The Perks of Being Baseball’s Wallflower on the Final Out of a World Series Win
A catcher aims to go unnoticed most games. But the position may have the best seat in the house when it matters most.Sports - The New York Times - October 29 -
With a World Series Grand Slam, Anthony Volpe Lived Out Childhood Dreams
Like many kids who grew up playing baseball in the New York area, Anthony Volpe wanted to become the Yankees’ shortstop.Sports - The New York Times - October 30 -
How the UK can improve its ‘offer’ to the world
Eli Lilly’s chief says the country must do more to attract business, yet budgets are tightWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
How Edinburgh created the world's first fire brigade
Two hundred years ago the world's first municipal fire service started in Scotland.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
What the US election outcome means for Ukraine, Gaza and world conflict
Our chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet hears from leading experts about what's at stake ahead of the vote.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
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How to answer kids' tough questions in a complicated world
Kids are naturally curious, and tough topics like politics and gun violence can be challenging for parents to explain. Grace Bastidas, editor-in-chief of "Parents" magazine, shares advice on ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
How World Leaders Are Prepping for a Second Trump Presidency
Foreign leaders have rushed to ingratiate themselves with Donald J. Trump in recent days, nervously recalling the clashes, insults and feuds of his first presidency.World - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
A look at how the election is playing out on college campuses
Millions of Gen Zers will vote in their first election this year. Nancy Chen went to Penn State in the battleground state of Pennsylvania to see how the political discourse is affecting life on ...Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
The Dodgers are headed to the World Series! NLCS Game 6 takeaways, analysis
From first pitch to the final out, we have you covered on all the action as the Dodgers defeat the Mets.Sports - ESPN - October 21 -
Dodgers headed to the World Series after NLCS victory against the Mets
The Dodgers are headed to the World Series after defeating the Mets10-5 in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series Sunday night.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
The Breakdown | Women’s World Cup has the hallmarks of game-changer for rugby union
Talking to World Rugby’s Sally Horrox is to sense energy and momentum as England prepare to host the tournament. “Where sisterhood meets rivalry,” is the snappy tag line for the 2025 Rugby World ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Yankees and Dodgers to face off in first game of World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are gearing up for the first game of the World Series. Ticket prices are shattering records, averaging at $1700 per ticket. NBC’s Gadi Schwartz reports ...Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Freddie Freeman wins Game 1 with first walk-off grand slam in World Series history
Freeman clears the bases with 2 outs in the bottom of the 10th to save LA. Fan interference on a Gleyber Torres deep ball in the 9th looms large.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25 -
Dodgers Take Game 1 of World Series With Grand Slam in 10th Inning
Freddie Freeman was the hero for Los Angeles, hitting a grand slam to secure a 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees.Sports - The New York Times - October 26 -
Freddie Freeman’s Grand Slam Changed the Game and Made World Series History
The first walk-off grand slam in World Series history delivered a 6-3 extra-inning Dodgers victory over the Yankees.Sports - The New York Times - October 27 -
Dodgers beat Yankees in exciting first game of the World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series. NBC's Dana Griffin reports for TODAY.Top stories - NBC News - October 26 -
2024 World Series: Biggest questions facing Dodgers and Yankees in Game 2
How many outs can Yoshinobu Yamamoto get? And will Aaron Judge stop chasing pitches out of the zone?Sports - CBS Sports - October 26 -
Walker Buehler will start Game 3 of the World Series for the Dodgers at Yankee Stadium
Right-hander Walker Buehler will start Game 3 of the World Series for the Los Angeles DodgersSports - ABC News - October 26 -
World Series Game 1 draws the highest TV audience in five years
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ dramatic 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night.Top stories - NBC News - October 26 -
Yankees Look to Strike Back Against the Dodgers in Game 2 of the World Series
After being on the wrong side of history in Game 1, New York is counting on starting pitcher Carlos Rodón and its bullpen.Sports - The New York Times - October 26 -
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani suffers shoulder injury during Game 2 of the World Series
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani suffered an apparent left shoulder injury in the seventh inning against the New York Yankees.Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
Shohei Ohtani reportedly cleared for World Series Game 3 after shoulder scare
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is expected to play in the next World Series game against the New York Yankees on Monday night after injuring his shoulder in a slide Saturday.Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
Shohei Ohtani to Play in World Series Game 3 After Shoulder Injury
After game 2, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the star had suffered a partial dislocation of his left shoulder.Sports - The New York Times - October 28 -
Yankees Look to Rebound in World Series Game 3 Against the Dodgers
The Yankees are the 56th team in the history of the World Series to fall behind 0-2 in a best-of-seven contest.Sports - The New York Times - October 28 -
Dodgers do it again, seize 3-0 lead on Yankees in World Series
Freddie Freeman stayed hot with a first-inning homer and New York's bats remained cold. Now LA is one win away from a sweep and a championship.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28 -
Dodgers eye World Series sweep with, yes, a bullpen game
Relief pitcher improvisation has gotten the 2024 Dodgers this far. Tuesday night, it could get them a title.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Yankees avoid sweep with a slam-bang World Series Game 4
Los Angeles couldn't finish off New York as Anthony Volpe's grand slam highlighted a big night for the Bronx Bombers' bats.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29 -
Yankees Keep World Series Hopes Alive by Beating the Dodgers in Game 4
Shortstop Anthony Vople’s grand slam in the third inning sparked New York’s offense in the 11-4 win.Sports - The New York Times - October 30 -
Can the Yankees Stave Off World Series Elimination Again in Game 5?
The Dodgers are one win away from their eighth championship.Sports - The New York Times - October 30
