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Frelick, Pratt lift Brewers to 5-4 comeback win over Rays and 2-0 World Series lead
Down 4-0 in the first inning, Milwaukee rallied for its seventh comeback win of this postseason.

Dennis Krause Blog: These Brewers never quit
The Brewers have talent. They also have a steely resolve. They have an outstanding quality in that they never give up.

Final mild day before cooler air arrives
Temperatures sink to start the new week.

At 92, Bud Selig hopes this is the moment he finally sees the Milwaukee Brewers win a title
Attending his first game of the year, the 92-year-old former Brewers owner and baseball commissioner participated in the first-pitch ceremony.

Milwaukee tests election equipment ahead of Election Day
Election officials say they're preparing for what's expected to be high voter turnout across the City of Milwaukee.

Brewers withstand Rays' comeback attempt to win 3-2 in Game 1 of World Series
Jacob Misiorowski allowed one run and four hits over five innings to earn the victory.

Dennis Krause Blog: Nation sees who Brewers are in Game 1
It was an electric sellout crowd at American Family Field.

Robin Yount and Brewers' broadcast team pay tribute to Bob Uecker by borrowing from his wardrobe
Before throwing the first pitch, Yount took off the jacket to reveal a Brewers jersey that included “Ueck” and Yount's No. 19 on the back.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski sets World Series velocity record on his first pitch
Misiorowski threw 1,115 pitches 100 mph or higher this year.

The lone vote that saved the Milwaukee Brewers and Miller Park
Had a state senator not changed his vote in 1995, the Brewers might have left town.

Union head calls MLB's salary cap proposal 'nuclear bomb' ahead of World Series opener
Baseball’s labor contract expires Dec. 1, and management is expected to immediately lock out the players.

'Best fanbase in the world': Brewers fans are Game 1 ready
Game 1 of the World Series is here and Milwaukee Brewers fans are coming out to support their favorite team.

Pitcher Brandon Woodruff makes Brewers' World Series roster as he returns from shoulder injury
Woodruff took the place of Chad Patrick on Milwaukee’s 13-man pitching staff.

MLB Together donates $25,000 to Milwaukee Baseball Club
MLB Together is giving $25,000 to the Milwaukee Baseball Club to add training technology and support youth baseball near American Family Field.

From 'sewer' to World Series: How a Milwaukee Brewers fan is putting polka music in the spotlight
Milwaukee accordion player Mike Schneider is bringing polka to the World Series, showcasing a local tradition at American Family Field.

Ho-Chunk Gaming opens in Beloit after nearly 3 decades of planning
Ho-Chunk Nation’s new Beloit, Wis., casino is open, bringing jobs and a share of gaming revenue to Beloit, Rock County and Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Center District, Marty Brooks reach settlement
The Wisconsin Center District Board officially fired Brooks for cause in an 11-0 vote in July.

Measles cases climb past 300 in Wisconsin so far this year
According to health officials, 308 of the 310 cases were in unvaccinated individuals.

Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway will not seek reelection
She said she has experienced sexism, harassment and threats, noting a “lack of civility.”

Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin won't play Sunday at Detroit because of a shin injury
Packers coach Mike LaFleur says he's optimistic that it won't be a long-term issue.

World News

Meghan broke contact with father in letter citing abuse claims
Sources close to the duchess said she warned her father last year that he would never meet his grandchildren.

Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored
The tech billionaire accuses Ukraine of violating its terms of service by using the network for military activity.

Burnham open to 'honest discussion' on EU free movement
The PM says he wants a "factual" and "evidence-based debate" about returning to free movement between Britain and Europe.

More than 1,300 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France
Hundreds of thousands took part in demonstrations in France, with protests also taking place in other European countries.

Voters in Brazil head to polls as Lula goes up against Bolsonaro's son
Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's imprisoned ex-president, is challenging Lula, who is seeking a fourth term in office.

Why the King's Caribbean tour could be 'biggest risk of his reign'
The meticulously-planned visit takes in three countries in nine days - but is not without jeopardy.

Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.

Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax
Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.

Why the charts are full of old songs - and so are your playlists
The chart is full of old music and classic songs are dominating streaming services. But why?

The bitter row over military service that could shape Israel's future
The ultra-Orthodox community is resisting being drafted into the Israeli army. But will they now bring down the Netanyahu government?

A shark went astray and captured Korea's heart - will she finally make it back to sea?
More than a million people flocked to Busan to catch a glimpse of the female dusky shark they called Bukangi.

Why is Ukraine so reliant on Starlink and can Europe plug the gap?
Ukraine needs another satellite internet service, but a decent alternative to Elon Musk's network doesn't exist - yet.

Students like new tenancy freedoms - but landlords warn of higher rents
The Renters' Rights Act gives greater flexibility to leave a tenancy but the changes have posed challenges for student landlords.

The penguins are noisy, the people fantastic - what it takes to be an Antarctic postmaster
George Clarke from Bristol will run the post office at Port Lockroy in Antarctica from October to March.

Israel to close West Bank crossings on election day as crackdown escalates
The Israeli Defense Forces announces restrictions on the movement of Palestinian workers in the run-up to Tuesday's election.

Budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housing
The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.

From Russian cages to Irish sanctuary: The five-year rescue journey of Bu and Tyapa
For Bu and Tyapa, the five-year journey from Russia to the Irish countryside was anything but straightforward.

'I entered foster care at 14 and it saved my life'
A woman says fostering "saved her life" as a campaign launches to tackle a shortage of carers.

Clayface star says uncomfortable prosthetics helped his performance
Tom Rhys Harries says he spent half his time on set with the make-up team.

How The Beatles found their drummer at Butlin's
Ringo Starr was in a band at Butlin's Skegness in 1962 when Lennon and McCartney paid a visit.

'It gives me the ick': Can you cheat on someone with a video game?
Grand Theft Auto VI lets you build and nurture a romantic relationship but some say dates with a fictional character are a step too far.

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Anderson stops short of retiring after Lancashire exit
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'This is the only Clasico' - Mourinho's Real trying to stop Barca's shot at history
Barcelona aim to make La Liga history against Real Madrid, with Jose Mourinho looking to end their winning run.

Antonelli stands on brink of history in Austin
Kimi Antonelli can become the youngest F1 world champion on Sunday, but far from feeling the pressure he says he is enjoying himself more than usual.