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The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate with the Commissioner's Trophy

LA Dodgers fight back to seal World Series in New York

The Los Angeles Dodgers sealed their eighth World Series title as they beat the New York Yankees 7-6 to clinch a 4-1 series victory.

US Sport • 31 Oct 24

Gleyber Torres was given out after a fan in a Yankees top took the ball from the glove of Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts

Volpe grand slam keeps Yankees alive in World Series

Anthony Volpe hit a grand slam as the New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 to avoid a sweep in the World Series.

US Sport • 30 Oct 24

Freddie Freeman gets a shower after his walk-off grand slam

Dodgers open World Series with walk-off grand slam

Freddie Freeman hit a grand slam in the first extra inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6-3 win over the New York Yankees in the opening game of the World Series.

US Sport • 26 Oct 24

Littler to make World Series debut in Bahrain

World Championship runner-up Luke Littler will make his World Series debut later this month following the 16-year-old's stunning breakthrough at Alexandra Palace.

Darts • 08 Jan 24

The Texas Rangers celebrate during the trophy presentation

Texas Rangers finally clinch first World Series

The Texas Rangers have won baseball's World Series for the first time after clinching a 4-1 series victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

other sport • 02 Nov 23

Adolis Garcia's team-mates wait for him at home plate after he scored the winning run

Garcia gives Texas Rangers first blood in World Series

Adolis Garcia's home run in the 11th inning gave Texas Rangers a 6-5 victory over Arizona Diamondbacks in the opening game of the World Series.

Baseball • 28 Oct 23

Emmanuel Rivera, Ketel Marte and Christian Walker celebrate as the Arizona Diamondbacks seal their spot in the World Series

Diamondbacks into World Series; Nuggets open with win

The Arizona Diamondbacks will face the Texas Rangers in the World Series after completing a comeback series win against the Philadelphia Phillies.

US Sport • 25 Oct 23

Rhys Hoskins (#17) of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a home run in the fifth inning

Philadelphia edge ahead in World Series after big win

The Philadelphia Phillies have taken a 2-1 lead in the World Series following a commanding 7-0 victory over the Houston Astros.

US Sport • 02 Nov 22

Atlanta Braves crush Houston to win World Series

The Atlanta Braves have claimed their first title in 26 years as they comprehensively defeated the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6 to take the World Series 4-2.

US Sport • 03 Nov 21

World Series glory for Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their first World Series since 1988 by beating the Tampa Bay Rays in six games on Tuesday night.

US Sport • 28 Oct 20

LA Dodgers one win away from World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers moved within one win of taking baseball's World Series, securing a 3-2 series lead through a tense 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday night.

US Sport • 26 Oct 20

Walker Buehler was the dominant player as the Dodgers edged ahead in the World Series

MLB: Buehler inspires Dodgers to victory over the Rays

The Los Angeles Dodgers have taken a 2-1 World Series lead over the Tampa Bay Rays on the back of a dominant performance from pitcher Walker Buehler.

US Sport • 24 Oct 20

Brandon Lowe hits a two run home run against the Dodgers

Lowe to the fore as Tampa Bay tie up World Series

The Tampa Bay Rays put two runs on the board in successive innings to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 and tie up the World Series.

US Sport • 22 Oct 20

The LA Dodgers celebrate on the mound after defeating the Atlanta Braves

LA Dodgers & Tampa Bay Rays to battle for World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays will face off in the World Series.

US Sport • 19 Oct 20

Washington Nationals win World Series for first time

The Washington Nationals have won baseball's World Series for the first time after beating the Houston Astros 6-2 in game seven.

US Sport • 31 Oct 19

Houston Astros move into World Series lead

Houston Astros ace Gerrit Cole shut down the Washington Nationals and gave his team control of the World Series in such impressive fashion on Sunday that he even managed to stump himself with the achievement.

US Sport • 28 Oct 19

Houston Astros level world series after game four

Jose Urquidy, with just a handful of major league outings to his credit, eased the burden of a bullpen game, dominating over five scoreless innings in Game 4, as the Houston Astros levelled the World Series at 2-2 against the Washington Nationals.

US Sport • 27 Oct 19

Ireland will take on Scotland later this evening

Ireland Sevens into London QFs after two big wins

Ireland stunned England in their opening Pool game at the London 7s before suffering defeat to New Zealand, but qualified for the quarter-finals courtesy of a 43-12 win over Scotland.

Rugby • 25 May 19

Leinster set-back spurred Dardis on to 7s pathway

Ireland 7s captain Billy Dardis still dreams of running out for the senior XVs side at the Aviva but for now will fully focus on the upcoming World Series.

Rugby • 11 Apr 19

It's a fourth-place finish for Ireland in Sydney.

Highest ever finish for Ireland 7s in World Series

The Ireland Women's Sevens team claimed their highest ever finish in a World Series after taking fourth place in Sydney.

Rugby • 03 Feb 19

After seven hours, you'd probably need this

Dodgers win record seven-hour World Series game

Max Muncy hit a game-ending home run in the 18th inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Boston RedSox in the longest World Series game ever played.

US Sport • 27 Oct 18

Jordan Conroy scored his fifth try of the tournament

Ireland reach 7s semi

Ireland recorded a historic victory in the World Sevens Series with a 22-12 win over the USA at Twickenham.

Rugby • 03 Jun 18

Derek Fisher of the Houston Astros celebrates with Brian McCann

Astros on verge of first World Series title

The Houston Astros escaped a thrilling home-run filled clash with a 13-12 extra-innings victory against Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday to be one win away from their maiden World Series title.

Other sport • 30 Oct 17

Cubs keep World Series hopes alive with thrilling win

The Chicago Cubs kept alive their defence of the World Series title after a thrilling must-win game in Washington.

US Sport • 13 Oct 17

The Chicago Cubs celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Indians

Cubs thrash Indians to set up crucial decider

The World Series will be decided in game seven on Wednesday after the Chicago Cubs romped to a 9-3 success against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field.

US Sport • 02 Nov 16