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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer warms up during batting practice in Houston, where Game 1 of the World Series will be played Tuesday night beginning at 8:08 p.m. ET.

Astros And Nationals Primed To Start 2019 World Series In Houston

12:45pm October 22, 2019

by Bobby Allyn

The Astros won their second pennant in three years and hope to cement themselves as one of the best teams of the decade. The Nationals are making their first-ever Series appearance.

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NBA's New Season Opens Tuesday Night With 2 Games

11:55am October 22, 2019

by Tom Goldman

This is the first NBA season in years that the Golden State Warriors aren't the favorites. Player trades and maneuvers over the summer have moved several teams into contention.

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Horses Have Continued To Die As New Season Begins At Santa Anita Park

6:56pm October 21, 2019

by Ben Bergman

The Santa Anita race track near Los Angeles is preparing for the high profile Breeders' Cup next month. But horse deaths have continued this season, despite government investigations.

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What To Watch For During This Nationals-Astros World Series Match-Up

5:43pm October 21, 2019

The World Series starts Tuesday. The Houston Astros will host the Washington Nationals for Game 1. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Washington Post reporter Dave Sheinin about the match-up.

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The Washington Nationals are headed to the World Series for the first time since the franchise moved to Washington, D.C.

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Opinion: For Washington's Nats, A Long And Winding Road To The World Series

8:09am October 19, 2019

by Scott Simon

The complicated history of baseball in Washington, D.C., makes it difficult to pin down the most recent example of a hometown team making it to the World Series.

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Saturday Sports: World Series

8:08am October 19, 2019

It's all about baseball as NPR's Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about the World Series matchup, and about Yankees fans behaving badly.

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Heading Out On The Ice With Adam Rippon

2:23pm October 17, 2019

In his new book, the figure skater opens up about his road to the Olympics and beyond.

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Golfer Adds Big Penalties For Standing Caddie

5:59am October 17, 2019

Lee Ann Walker had to add penalty strokes for having her caddie stand behind her as she putted in a tournament in French Lick, Ind. She wasn't aware of the rule change.

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Washington Nationals Head To The World Series For The 1st Time

5:27pm October 16, 2019

by Hannah Schuster

There's not a lot that folks in Washington, D.C., seem to be able to agree on except one thing: there's plenty of excitement about the Nationals making it to the World Series for the first time.

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Not Since 1933 Has Washington Won A Spot In The World Series

7:44am October 16, 2019

The Washington Nationals won the National League pennant Tuesday night after sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals in four games. The Nats will face the winner of the Astros-Yankees series.

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