Savor Tonight's Game Seven
Today in sports: West Virginia's move to the Big 12 looks to be back on, the SEC jumps the gun in announcing the addition of Missouri, and the World Series heads to Game Seven for the first time since 2002.
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Dirty Cricketers Convicted; Dodgers Close to Being Sold Off
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Today in sports: The Los Angeles Dodgers ownership mess is nearing a resolution, two Pakistani cricket players convicted for bribery, and Wolf Blitzer takes the credit (or blame) for Michael Jordan's last comeback.
World Series Gets Rained Out; NFL's Smartest Quarterback Has a Good Arm
Today in sports: The World Series is rained out, the University of Louisville has complicated West Virginia's plans to join the Big 12, and the NFL's smartest quarterback also has a pretty good arm.
Tony La Russa's Bullpen Phone Debacle
Today in sports: A bizarre communication mistake gives the Texas Rangers a 3-2 World Series lead, West Virginia is set to join the Big 12, and Theo Epstein can't stop saying goodbye to Boston.
Insiders Doubt Chinese Offer to Buy the Dodgers
Plus: More details emerge on the NFL's vast fake injury conspiracy
Plane Carrying Hockey Team Crashes in Russia, Killing 43
Also in sports: Texas A&M's move to the Southeastern Conference has hit another snag
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