LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joc Pederson sliced a drive over the left-field wall, pounded his chest and danced around the bases , taking as many twists and turns as this World Series itself. Of course, the Los Angeles Dodgers forced the Houston Astros to Game 7. Chris Taylor hit a tying double off Justin Verlander … Continue reading
CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio college student who ditched class to head to the opening game of the World Series in Cleveland has won a reprieve from his professor by being honest. Ohio University professor Damian Nance says Charlie Turner checked into his Tuesday class by swiping a card, but wasn’t there when Nance took … Continue reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nothing beats athletes clashing on the field for impressive TV ratings, but the skirmishes of CNBC’s Republican debate came close. NFL programming and baseball’s World Series dominated last week’s ratings, taking seven of the top 20 spots, the Nielsen company said Tuesday, Viewers also were drawn to the debate with leading … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s even more excitement in store for Game 3 of the World Series. A spokesman for Billy Joel tells Newsday (http://nwsdy.li/1k9ibRX ) the “Piano Man” will lead Citi Field in the national anthem prior to the game Friday night between the Mets and the Kansas City Royals. The Mets have a … Continue reading
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