Man wins record $75 million sports bet payout after Astros World Series win
Jim McIngvale, also known as "Mattress Mack," earned a $75 million payday after the Houston Astros won the World Series.
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Astros win second World Series in 6 years
The title puts a bow on what has been a dominant season which saw the team win an American League-best 106 games.
Astros nip Phillies 3-2 to move one game from winning World Series
Houston moved to the brink of its second championship - the other was a scandal-tainted crown in 2017.
Astros throw combined no-hitter to defeat Phillies in Game 4 of World Series
The only previous no-hitter in the World Series was a perfect game by Don Larsen of the New York Yankees against the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1956.
Phillies rally past Astros to open World Series: "They just never quit"
Down 5-0 early against Astros ace Justin Verlander, the Phillies became the first team in 20 years to overcome a five-run deficit to win a World Series game.
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Sources tell The Associated Press and other outlets that Elon Musk has officially taken over twitter – and ousted some top executives. Wth the midterm elections less than two weeks away, more than 15 million people have already voted early, according to a University of Florida analysis., showing over 10 million mail-in ballots have been cast so far--and over 5 million in person. And the World Series is set to begin, with the Houston Astros hosting the Philadelphia Phillies.
Astros sweep Yankees to advance to World Series
The Astros won their second consecutive pennant and fourth in six years.
Bryce Harper home run powers Phillies into World Series
Rhys Hoskins also hit a two-run homer in Game 5 of the NLCS to spark Philadelphia's improbable run to the pennant and a shot at its first title since 2008.
Cobb County Police Department Prepares For World Series
Cobb county police department prepares for World Series.
Fans Give Atlanta Braves A Big Send-Off To The World Series
Fans crowded The Battery outside Truist Park on October 25, 2021, to send the Atlanta Braves off to the World Series. They cheered the team on as the players loaded the buses for Houston.
Baseball Report: Astros Lead Nationals In World Series Going Into Game 6
The World Series moves to Game 6 in Houston, where the Astros, coming off of three strong wins, look to clinch over the Nationals.
Baseball Report: Strong Pitching To Dominate Astros, Nationals World Series
The 2019 World Series features the AL champion Houston Astros and the NL champion Washington Nationals in a historic pitching matchup.
World Series Ratings Lowest Since 2015
The league's TV ratings were on a downward trend heading into the World Series and a L.A.-Boston matchup did little to help reverse that.
Citak: Facing A 2-0 Hole, A Dodgers World Series Win Seems Unlikely
After a pair of games in Boston, the Red Sox hold a 2-0 World Series lead over the Dodgers and look every bit the best team in baseball.
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The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers face off in the 2018 World Series. Who's favored and what are the odds?
Astros Beat Dodgers in Game 7 for Franchise's First World Series Title
The Astros brought home the prize that had eluded them since they started out in 1962 as the Colt .45s.
Dodgers beat Astros 3-1, force World Series to Game 7
Two nights after a 13-12, 10-inning slugfest under the roof at Minute Maid Park, pitching dominated.
Astros take wild Game 5, take 3-2 lead to LA
Alex Bregman hit a game-ending single off Kenley Jansen with two outs in the 10th inning Monday morning, and the Houston Astros outslugged the Los Angeles Dodgers 13-12 to take a 3-2 World Series lead.
Five Things You Missed: Kershaw Dominates, Many World Series Records Smashed
The Dodgers ace gave a historical pitching performance in Game 1, while Game 2 set some offensive records.
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Springer's HR in 11th Gives Astros 7-6 Win, Ties Series 1-1
The Houston Astros won a World Series game for the first time in their 56 seasons.
Keidel: Cubs Suffer Through World Series Hangover
The Chicago Cubs won their first World Series in 108 years, and entered this season as favorites. But nearing the break, the team is a mess.
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Rick and Johns Slice of Life: Best. Championship. Ever.
Rick and John raise the trophy and celebrate their favorite teams title. John remembers when teams had to play the games out before knowing who won...
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