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The Latest Breaking News from WBC

World Baseball Classic Extra Innings Rules Explained

Is there a ghost runner when World Baseball Classic games go to extra innings?

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Taiwan Train Station Erupted in Joy As Chinese Taipei Upset Korea for the First Time in WBC

Chinese Taipei is still alive after defeating Korea 5–4 in extra innings.

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World Baseball Classic 10-Run, 15-Run Mercy Rules Explained

The bats are hot at the start of the World Baseball Classic.

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What Tarik Skubal Said About Possibly Making Another WBC Start for Team USA

The reigning Cy Young award winner originally only wanted to pitch once for Team USA, but now he’s leaving the door open for a return.

Sports Illustrated

Ozzie Albies Reminds Us of the Heart in the World Baseball Classic

The Netherlands slugger blasted a walk-off home run against Nicaragua in Saturday’s game—and shared where the moment ranked among his career accomplishments.

Sports Illustrated

World Baseball Classic 2026: Pool Standings and Updated Bracket

Here's how the pools are shaping up at the WBC.

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(VIDEO) Shohei Ohtani Crushes Grand Slam in Japan's Dominant WBC Opener Against Chinese Taipei

Shohei Ohtani wasted no time asserting his dominance on the international stage, blasting a grand slam in the second inning to ignite Japan's explosive offense in a commanding 13-0 victory over Chinese Taipei on Friday, March 6, 2026

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Team Venezuela expects the WBC to be a celebration, even on US soil

Venezuela enters the World Baseball Classic in Miami with politics hanging over the tournament

The Independent UK

All-Time World Baseball Classic Team: Picking the Best Players at Each Position

Let's go around the diamond and pick the best performers from the first five iterations of the World Baseball Classic.

Sports Illustrated

Korea's Unique World Baseball Classic Home Run Celebration Is a Frequent Flier

Four home runs helped Korea post a lopsided victory over Czechia in the WBC opener.

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The World Baseball Classic Has Finally Captured Team USA’s Full Attention

Losing the 2023 final to Japan has raised the stakes for the best American players this time around.

Sports Illustrated

Beck brothers proud to represent Great Britain at World Baseball Classic

On Friday, the California siblings will suit up for Great Britain, who face Mexico in their opening game of the World Baseball Classic.

The Independent UK

From bupkis to $100m blockbuster: has the World Baseball Classic finally arrived

The tournament is celebrating its 20th anniversary and some of the best players on the planet are competing for a title that means something

The Guardian - US

Five Bold Predictions for the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Several countries will bring their best rosters ever to this edition, which could upend the typical hierarchy.

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The Independent UK

Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani's Japan at the World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge will captain a loaded U.S. roster at the World Baseball Classic

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Red Sox Pitcher Filling in for Puerto Rico Creates Strange Meeting on Mound

Puerto Rico was getting in some work in advance of the World Baseball Classic.

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Clayton Kershaw Had a Very Honest Line About Facing Shohei Ohtani in WBC

Dodgers legend not looking forward to going head-to-head against former teammate.

The Independent UK

Oleksandr Usyk has earned his crazy pyramids scheme – it’s nothing new in boxing

Unified heavyweight champion of the world Usyk will fight kickboxer Rico Verhoeven in front of the pyramids at Giza in the latest ludicrous episode of the boxing circus

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Shohei Ohtani Got Rock Star Treatment While Arriving in Japan for World Baseball Classic

Just look at how the fans in Japan reacted when Ohtani arrived ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

The Guardian - UK

Oleksandr Usyk to defend title against kickboxer at Pyramids of Giza in Egypt

Oleksandr Usyk, who has not fought since knocking out Daniel Dubois in July, will defend his WBC heavyweight title against the kickboxer Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt

The Independent UK

Oleksandr Usyk to defend WBC title against kickboxing star in Egyptian pyramids

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The Independent UK

Oleksandr Usyk confirms shocking fight at pyramids as he faces kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven

Usyk will defend his WBC title against the Dutchman in Egypt on 23 May

The Independent UK

Oleksandr Usyk teases major announcement on week of huge boxing news: ‘Don’t miss it’

Usyk has not fought since July, when he became a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion

Sports Illustrated

The Five Most Intriguing World Baseball Classic Pool Play Matchups

The World Baseball Classic will begin next week as the tournament looks to provide something special in its sixth iteration.

The Independent UK

Boxing’s civil war has truly begun, and it is already getting ugly

COMMENT: Conor Benn’s shock split from Eddie Hearn was just the start, writes Alex Pattle. After a week of crass slanging matches and reports of a $1bn court case, it seems boxing civil war has broken out

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