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.
Philadelphia, Houston in double matchup
It’s a big day for both Philadelphia and Houston sports fans, and it’s not just because they’re playing each other in the World Series. Both cities are hosting games against one another tonight. The Philadelphia Eagles are traveling to Houston to take on the Texans while the Phillies are hosting the Astros in game five of the World Series. Ryan Hughes from CBS News Philadelphia has more.
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 use 5 home runs to take 2-1 series lead over Astros
The Philadelphia Phillies tied a World Series record with five homers to rout the Houston Astros 7-0 Tuesday night.
Astros even up World Series with convincing Game 2 win over Phillies
Just like in Game 1, the Astros rushed to a 5-0 lead. But this time, they held it.
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.
What to watch for in the 2022 World Series
The Philadelphia Phillies are facing off against the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the World Series Friday night. The Astros are making their fourth World Weries appearance in the last six years after going undefeated in the playoffs. David Samson, former president of the Miami Marlins and the host of the CBS Sports podcast "Nothing Personal with David Samson," joins us to discuss the matchup.
Musk said to have taken control of Twitter
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.
World Series preview: Astros vs. Phillies
The National League champion Phillies and the American League champion Astros will meet in the World Series starting this weekend. Matt Snyder, a baseball writer with CBS Sports, joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" with a preview of what to watch for.
Astros and Phillies head to World Series
The Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros are set to face off in the 2022 World Series. The underdog Phillies broke a 14-year playoff drought this season as the lowest-seeded team in MLB's new wild card format as the Astros head back to the series for the fourth time in six years. David Samson, former Miami Marlins executive and host of "Nothing Personal with David Samson" joins to preview the Fall Classic.
Astros sweep Yankees to advance to World Series
The Astros won their second consecutive pennant and fourth in six years.
Eight teams remain in 2022 MLB playoffs
Eight teams remain in the Major League Baseball playoffs after the Wild Card series wrapped up this weekend. John Dickerson speaks with Matt Snyder, who covers all things baseball for CBS Sports.
Braves win first World Series since 1995, beating Astros in Game 6
The Braves hammered the Houston Astros 7-0 Tuesday night.
Astros stay alive in World Series with 9-5 win over Braves
Atlanta now leads series 3-games-to-2 but failed to win title in front of their home crowd, as the series now heads back to Houston for at least a sixth game.
2021 World Series preview
The Houston Astros look to claim their third World Series in the last 5 years starting Tuesday, when they host the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 at Minute Maid Park. Jim Bowden, MLB insider and game analyst for CBS Sports HQ, joins CBSN with a preview of the 2021 World Series.
2021 MLB playoffs: How to watch and stream all the World Series games
It's time to catch postseason baseball's final act: the Fall Classic.
Red Sox to rehire Alex Cora after sign-stealing scandal
Cora, who won a World Series with the Red Sox in 2018, completed his season-long suspension related to the Houston Astros sign-cheating scandal.
Joe Kelly suspended 8 games after throwing at Alex Bregman
Both benches cleared after Correa struck out to end the inning and Kelly taunted him as he walked back to the dugout.
Astros cancel workout after staff member "potentially exposed" to person with virus
"We are working closely with MLB and our team physicians to follow the established testing and cleaning protocols so that we can safely bring our players and staff back to the field as soon as possible."
MLB suspends Red Sox replay operator, strips team of draft pick
Former manager Alex Cora will be suspended through the end of the 2020 postseason for his role in the Astros sign-stealing scheme in 2017.
Ex-Astros pitcher says he'd give back championship ring
"Whatever they ask, I would oblige," Giles said. "Because what was going on at the time was not OK."
LeBron James weighs in on Astros cheating scandal
"If someone cheated me out of winning the title and I found out about it I would be F*^king irate!" James tweeted.
Astros pitcher Francis Martes suspended 162 games for PED use
A 162-game suspension is effectively a one-year ban. The 24-year-old player tested positive for Boldenone.
Astros criticized for scandal apology
Members of the Houston Astros issued their first apology one month after the public found out about the sign-stealing scandal that MLB says the team used during the 2017 World Series. But critics, such as CBS Sports HQ MLB analyst David Samson, are unsatisfied with their remarks. He joined CBSN to discuss why.
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United flight makes emergency landing in Houston over possible engine fire
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Most bosses say they spy on remote workers — even with live video
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China threatens "countermeasures" over Taiwan leader's plans in U.S.
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Prince Harry returns to U.K. for surprise court appearance in privacy case
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Jeremy Renner shares video of him walking again after snowplow accident
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Honda recalls over 330,000 vehicles
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Columbia engineers 3D print edible cheesecake
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Recent cosmic explosion likely the "brightest of all time," NASA says
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