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Threats against members of Congress have spiked sharply in recent years

From a baseball practice shooting to regular threats to members to the insurrection, threats of violence are growing

The Independent UK

Philadelphia Phillies vs Houston Astros MLB World Series dubbed "World Cup of baseball"

EXCLUSIVE: Philadelphia Phillies legend Chase Utley spoke to Mirror Sport ahead of the 2022 World Series, which pits his beloved team against the Houston Astros

Irish Mirror

Will Bunch: Why St. Louis hero teacher Jean Kuczka did what 376 Uvalde cops couldn’t

There were two stories out of the American heartland this week that mostly got lost in a frenetic autumn of political anxiety and baseball joy (or sorrow), but demand a few moments of our attention for what they say about what we value in this country — and what we…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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The World Series begins with upstart Philly taking on Houston, the tainted juggernaut

It's the fourth World Series for the Houston Astros since 2017. They're tangling with the Philadelphia Phillies who made an unlikely playoff run to reach their first Series since 2009.

WEKU

Baker laments lack of US-born Black players in World Series

Dusty Baker is deeply disturbed that there project to be no U.S.-born Black players in this year's World Series

The Independent UK

It’s alright to admit the 2022 Astros are as fun as baseball gets

Still hating on Houston? Fine. But don't deny what this team is currently doing.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Mariano Rivera says his comments about Aaron Boone’s future with Yankees were taken ‘out of context’

Like very few moments in his baseball career, Mariano Rivera wishes he could have this one back.

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On the Day Before the World Series

As I sat down to write today’s newsletter, I couldn’t help but think of the title of an episode of The West Wing, “On the Day Before.” Today, of course, is the day before the World Series, so I naturally wanted to make “On the Day Before” the title and…

Sports Illustrated

Ahead of the World Series, Phillies radio announcer shares the art of play-by-play

Scott Franzke has been calling MLB games in Philadelphia since 2006. He sizes up the teams headed into the World Series and reflects on upcoming changes designed to put more action in the game.

WEKU

Bo Jackson says there’s no way he’s letting his grandson play football

“Baseball or golf, Aaron Judge No. 2.”

USA Today Sports Media Group

Brewers President of Baseball Operations Steps Down

He has been with the team since 2015 and has been the president since ’19.

Sports Illustrated

The Buccaneers Were Once Handed a Unicorn. Here’s How They Blew It.

Fresh off of winning the Heisman, Bo Jackson was destined for Tampa—until a slapstick franchise and a bullying owner mucked it up.

Sports Illustrated

The first televised World Series spurred America's television boom, 75 years ago

Boston Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk desperately waving at his home run to stay in play. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kirk Gibson pumping his arms as he hobbles around second base after muscling a home run off Dennis Eckersley, the Oakland A’s dominant closer. The ground ball hit by New…

The Conversation

Daughter launches revenge attack against own mum after being frozen out of will

Zoe Newby and her son were among four people who turned up at the property of Diane Haywood armed with a baseball bat and iron bar. The woman claimed she was entitled to a share of her uncle's estate

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UNC star Phil Ford on Dean Smith, overcoming addiction and the Four Corners

Phil Ford, one of the best players in UNC basketball history, is this week’s guest on “Sports Legends of the Carolinas.”

Tribune News Service

Vahe Gregorian: How the brilliant tale of the KC Current team stands for a Kansas City on the move

Whenever friends from around the country ask me about Kansas City, I tell them it’s a welcoming and eclectic place with world-class attractions, such as the National World War I Museum and Memorial, the Nelson-Atkins, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and BBQ-mania.

Tribune News Service

Dave Hyde: The Miami Marlins’ new manager will matter when the talent around him matters

Pile these facts on top of each other and decide where the Miami Marlins naming Skip Schumaker as manager fits.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Jeff Gordon: John Mozeliak vows to stay the course for Cardinals but spend more in 2023

Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak believes his team had a very good regular season. And he is not going to overreact to the disappointing finish to the postseason by shifting to a new organizational philosophy.

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The Independent UK

No Black players expected in World Series, a 1st since 1950

No U.S.-born Black players are projected to be on World Series rosters when the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros meet this week

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Going all-in for 2022 was an easy decision for John Middleton, and the Phillies proved him right

To hear John Middleton tell it, the entire conversation lasted three minutes, maybe four.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Shaikin: It's your first World Series, Joe Davis. Be ready for the haters on social media.

Ten years ago, Joe Davis was the voice of the Montgomery Biscuits. Can he recall the team colors?

Tribune News Service

La Velle E. Neal III: Twins connections in Astros-Phillies World Series run deep

It was a well-intentioned text message meant to acknowledge the contributions of a longtime Twin Cities baseball executive.

Benzinga

Bad Omen? Every Time A Philadelphia Baseball Team Wins The World Series, There's A Severe Recession

The Houston Astros have a lot of haters following the team’s infamous cheating scandal that broke in 2019. But maybe, just maybe, the Astros are who we all should be rooting for in this year’s Fall Classic. Dating back to the early 20th century, every single time a Philadelphia baseball…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Buffaloes ace Yamamoto earns back-to-back Sawamura Awards

Orix Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been named the top starting pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball for the second year running.

Los Angeles Times

Inside the Dodgers' collapse: Why baseball's winningest team isn't in the World Series

Dave Roberts walked out to the mound once, then again, in the seventh inning, two lonely treks with his team's season on the brink.

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