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Another great night for baseball
Cooler air will return Sunday into Monday.

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.

Brewers fans get tattoos ahead of World Series
Milwaukee tattoo shops say business has been booming as fans are eager to mark the team’s success in a permanent way.

2 killed, 2 injured in police chase in Marinette County
It happened when a deputy tried to pull over a car with two people inside near Pine Street and Maple Street in the Town of Peshtigo.

World News

Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France
Officials have so far managed to avoid a repeat of last weekend's rioting and looting as hundreds of thousands took part in demonstrations.

Watch: BBC in Paris as police charge protesters and use tear gas during unrest
Europe correspondent Nick Beake reports from Paris where mostly peaceful protests turned into unrest after nightfall.

Storm Boelo amber warnings kick in as parts of UK brace for 80mph gusts
Scotland, parts of northern England and Northern Ireland are forecast to be hit with the strongest winds from the country's second storm in as many days.

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

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

Met Police says letter with claims about Meghan's father not shared with other law enforcement
The Met said it passed information to the duchess but did not share it with other law enforcement agencies.

Voters in Brazil to choose between Lula and Bolsonaro's son
Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's jailed former president, is presenting a strong challenge to Lula, 80, who is seeking a fourth term in office.

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.

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.

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

Mum who died trying to save sons swept away in Bahamas was hero, husband says
Nathan Gregory says the loss of childhood sweetheart Leanne "is unimaginable for our family".

The Papers: 'Cops didn't share letter' and Burnham 'open' to EU free movement
The latest on claims agianst the father of the Duchess of Sussex and comments from the PM on EU free movement feature on Sunday's front pages.

Between quick wins and big dreams lies Burnham's biggest test
The prime minister might be dreaming of gold medals in 2040, but he must first navigate the difficult years in between, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections
"This election is our last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration," Obama said.

Palestinian families displaced as Israeli forces demolish Hebron homes
The crackdown follows the killing of two Israeli soldiers by two Palestinian gunmen on Friday - and comes just days ahead of Israel's election.

Sam Fender calls out ticket prices ahead of tour
The Geordie singer says on Instagram he is "not happy" with the reported ticket prices.

Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams
Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.

When to switch your clocks back as British Summer Time comes to an end
British Summer Time will soon comes to an end as the clocks go back an hour to Greenwich Mean Time.

My dream of being a paramedic helped me save a life at 15
Ethan gives CPR to a 75-year-old man he found collapsed on the street in cardiac arrest.

Watch: Moment fin whale swallows thousands of gallons of water during feeding
Videographer Rhys Morgan captured footage of the worlds second largest whale lunge feeding on his drone.

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The candid meeting that 'changed' Spurs - are they finally on way back?
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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.

Man Utd not an unmanageable club - Carrick
Michael Carrick says it is possible to manage Manchester United effectively as he clings on to his job with Bournemouth visiting Old Trafford on Sunday.

'A massive storage of images' - Arteta has technical area receipts
Wandering Premier League managers beware, Arsenal's Mikel Arteta has compiled a dossier of bosses leaving their technical area.

Britain's Smith retains title in split-decision win over Puello
Britain's Dalton Smith defends his WBC light-welterweight world title with a split-decision victory over Alberto Puello in a triumphant homecoming in Sheffield.

Man City's leaky defence highlights Donnarumma & Guehi struggles
Manchester City's 100% winning start to the Premier League season comes to an abrupt end against Aston Villa - leaving Enzo Maresca with glaring defensive issues to resolve.

Spurs clinch rare Stamford Bridge win as Palmer sent off
Tottenham claim just their second victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in 36 years, winning 2-0 as the hosts finish with 10 men after a red card for Cole Palmer.