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The Houston Astros celebrate their 4-1 World Series win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Houston.

Alvarez monster blast gets Baker, Astros World Series title

November 5, 2022, 9:45pm Latest News

Yordan Alvarez hit a towering go-ahead homer and the Houston Astros clinched their second World Series title in six seasons and got Dusty Baker his first crown as a manager with a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 on Saturday night. Read story

Seattle Kraken's Brandon Tanev (13) celebrates his goal after putting a shot behind Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. The Kraken won 3-2.(AP Photo/{Gene J.

Tanev scores late as Kraken hand Pengins 7th straight loss, 3-2

November 5, 2022, 7:33pm National Sports

Brandon Tanev scored the game-winning goal with 3:39 remaining and the Seattle Kraken beat Pittsburgh 3-2 on Saturday night, sending the Penguins to their seventh straight loss. Read story

Jordan Chiles of the U.S., left, and compatriot Jade Carey celebrate after competing in the vault finals during the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

Carey, Chiles go 1-2 on vault at world gymnastics

November 5, 2022, 2:44pm National Sports

Jade Carey’s rebound from Olympic disappointment in her best event ended with a gold medal at the world championships. Read story

Houston Astros' Jeremy Pena celebrates his home run during the fourth inning in Game 5 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Philadelphia.

Verlander gets World Series win, Astros lead Phillies 3-2

November 3, 2022, 9:15pm National Sports

Justin Verlander overcame an early jolt to grit out the World Series win that long eluded him, rookie Jeremy Peña hit a go-ahead home run and the Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 Thursday night to head home with a 3-2 lead. Read story

Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz (17) skates with the puck against Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (46) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in St. Paul, Minn.

Kraken blank Wild 4-0 for second straight win on road trip

November 3, 2022, 8:08pm National Sports

Martin Jones stopped 22 shots for his first shutout in 55 games, Alex Wennberg scored twice and the Seattle Kraken beat the Minnesota Wild 4-0 on Thursday night. Read story

Houston Astross relief pitcher Rafael Montero, relief pitcher Bryan Abreu, starting pitcher Cristian Javier, catcher Christian Vazquez, and relief pitcher Ryan Pressly, from left, celebrate a combined no hitter after Game 4 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Astros won 5-0 to tie the series two games all.

Astros pitching combines for 2nd no-hitter in World Series history

November 2, 2022, 9:48pm Latest News

Cristian Javier and Houston's bullpen combined on just the second no-hitter in World Series history, silencing a booming lineup and boisterous ballpark as the Astros blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 Wednesday night to even the matchup at two games each. Read story

Seattle Kraken goalie Joey Daccord stops a shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta.

Kraken score 3 goals in 3rd period for 1st win over Flames

November 1, 2022, 9:53pm National Sports

Daniel Sprong, Yanni Gourde and Matt Beniers scored in a five-minute span of the third period and the Seattle Kraken beat the Calgary Flames 5-4 on Tuesday night. Read story

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper celebrates his two-run home run during the first inning in Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, in Philadelphia.

Harper, Phillies tie World Series mark with 5 HR, top Astros

November 1, 2022, 9:33pm National Sports

Bryce Harper hammered his sixth postseason home run, whispered an assist to Alec Bohm before his solo shot and the Philadelphia Phillies tied a World Series record with five homers to rout the Houston Astros 7-0 Tuesday night and take a 2-1 Series lead. Read story

Jordan Chiles of the U.S. competes on the floor exercise at the Women's Team Final during the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022.

Vancouver’s Chiles helps U.S. women earn record sixth straight world gymnastics title

November 1, 2022, 3:15pm Latest News

The U.S. women’s gymnastics team won its record sixth straight world gymnastics team title on Tuesday, taking the lead in the first rotation to win going away. Read story

Seattle Kraken forward Jordan Eberle, right, skates against Pittsburgh Penguins forward Josh Archibald during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Seattle. The Kraken won 3-1.

Kraken hand Penguins 4th straight loss with 3-1 victory

October 29, 2022, 10:50pm National Sports

Jordan Eberle scored midway through the second period after Seattle had two goals disallowed by challenges, Morgan Geekie scored late in the second and the Kraken beat Pittsburgh 3-1 Saturday night for the Penguins’ fourth straight loss. Read story