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Australia defeats Czech Republic 8-3 to reach World Baseball Classic quarterfinals

In what has been described as a "significant" moment, Australia defeats Czech Republic 8-3 to advance to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals for the first time.

ABC News · Mar 13, 2023

Author and priest Randall Balmer: ‘Sport has eclipsed religion as the US pastime’

In his new book, the scholar examines how religion shaped the history of major sports in North America

The Guardian - US · Mar 13, 2023

Mexico's Meneses Celebrates Home Run vs. USA With Massive Bat Flip

The three-run home run gave Mexico a 7–1 lead in the World Baseball Classic rivalry matchup.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 13, 2023

Japan fans respectfully passed around Shohei Ohtani’s HR ball before returning it to the owner

Could you imagine that at an MLB game?!

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 12, 2023

Great Britain wore flavorless jerseys at the World Baseball Classic and fans had so many jokes

Graphic design is clearly not Britain's passion.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 12, 2023

Great Britain Scare Jolts Team USA Into Action at World Baseball Classic

The U.S. trailed early to massive underdogs in its opening game of the WBC, putting the perils of tournament baseball front and center.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 12, 2023

Shohei Ohtani Crushes 448-Foot Homer in World Baseball Classic

The Japanese superstar put on a show in front of his home fans in Tokyo.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 12, 2023

Team USA Reacts to Opening Win at World Baseball Classic

Kyle Schwarber and Adam Wainwright led the way for Team USA in its 2023 WBC opener.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 12, 2023

World Baseball Classic: Great Britain beaten on debut as defending champions USA take control

Great Britain’s World Baseball Classic debut ended in defeat at the hands of defending champions USA.

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2023

Mac Engel: An 11-year-old breaks down exactly why MLB had to put in rules changes purists hate

FORT WORTH, Texas — The purists who loathe the MLB’s changes to baseball need to turn down George Will, or nearly all ex-players, and listen to a kid.

Tribune News Service · Mar 12, 2023