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MLB's 2027 season threatened with lockout looming when labor deal expires Dec. 1
When Jake Bauers gloved the final out of the Brewers' World Series triumph, it might have ended the last Major League Baseball game for a long time.

Halloween Forecast: Will there be any frights?
Rising rain chances could spoil trick-or-treating across parts of the U.S.

Brewers championship gear draws crowds at Green Bay sports stores
Green Bay Brewers fans packed Rally House and Dick’s Sporting Goods for championship gear, with one store bringing in a second shipment after opening.

Green Bay fans say Brewers' victory felt statewide
Some fans said they expected the celebration to carry into the end of the work week.

Driftless duel: Candidates in western Wisconsin congressional district campaign ahead of second showdown
Congressman Derrick Van Orden (R) is trying to defend his seat and win a third term. Rebecca Cooke (D) hopes she can beat him in the rematch.

Chilly overnight but perfect parade weather on Friday
Temperatures drop into the 20s and 30s before climbing back into the 50s.

Brewers championship parade, celebration to be held Friday
The parade will run through downtown Milwaukee, ending at Henry Maier Festival Park.

Teen accused of killing prison guard found not guilty of homicide
Javarius Hurd was found guilty, however, of one charge of battery by prisoners.

Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin announces winner
This year, there were 108 nominees, hailing from all over the Badger State.

Yelich pays tribute to Uecker after finally leading Brewers to their first World Series title
Yelich said he knew beloved broadcaster Bob Uecker was smiling somewhere after the Brewers' 4-1 victory over the Rays in Game 5 of the World Series.

‘Call Your Mom,’ Noah Kahan’s coming to Wisconsin
Noah Kahan announced Thursday that he’ll be bringing his “The Last of the Bugs World Tour” to Madison, Wisconsin, on May 26, 2027.

Marquette seeks to rebound after finally going to the transfer portal for reinforcements
Former Louisville forward/center Sananda Fru and former St. Thomas guard Nolan Minessale are the first DI transfers Marquette has added since 2021.

Could rain chances bring some fright to Halloween?
Luckily, most of the weekend is shaping up to be dry, cloudy and seasonable.

The Miz caps a likely Cy Young season with poise in Brewers' World Series clincher
He went 2-0 with a 0.84 ERA, striking out just five in 10 2/3 innings.

Milwaukee Brewers win first World Series title, beating Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5
Hey, Milwaukee: grab a brat, raise a beer and prepare for that parade.

PHOTOS: Milwaukee Brewers are your 2026 champions. Relive Game 5
From the locker room champagne showers to the tears and hugs shared between teammates to the love from fans, it'll be remembered.

Milwaukee's William Contreras wins World Series MVP with .381 average, 10 ABS overturns
William Contreras became the eighth catcher voted the World Series MVP after lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to their first World Series championship.

The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champs. A look at their title, by the numbers
The Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 capturing the title and wrapping up one of the most dominant postseasons in recent memory.

Charming, cantankerous Pat Murphy at age 67 leads Brewers to first World Series title
Pat Murphy was rushed from the ballpark six years ago, stricken with a heart attack. Tonight he was leaving the ballpark a World Series champion.

Dennis Krause Blog: Brewers are World Series champs
The Brewers’ first World Series title is about this year’s unique team.

World News

What we know about Binance's $6.3bn hack
BBC business reporter Archana Shukla explains more about what is suspected to be the largest hack in history.

Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to 'beloved actor' Sir Patrick Stewart after his death at 86
The actor died in Los Angeles following a "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

Watch: Iconic moments from Sir Patrick Stewart's career
The renowned British actor died after "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, his spokesperson says.

Foreign defence contractors will need to invest in UK under new rules
Foreign firms awarded large defence contracts will need to invest an equal value back into the UK, Wes Streeting announces.

Bombshell confession in The Traitors as faithfuls finally turn the screw
Could the faithfuls finally come good in Thursday's penultimate episode?

Democrats in the US are united against Trump - but divided on their future
Whatever the result of the midterm elections, the party is facing tough questions over what they stand for and who should represent them.

'I made the wrong decision,' Hyrox athlete who soiled herself in race tells BBC
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Joanna Wietrzyk says her determination to win the Hyrox race in September had clouded her judgement.

Syrians struggle with soaring prices as crisis challenges post-Assad recovery
End of subsidies and rising prices drive discontent, testing support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.

Google value plunges by $500bn as AI search hits ad sales
Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue.

Watch: What leaked audio reveals about Spain train crash
Recordings between a control centre and the train drivers appear to show one train was given clearance to move even though another train had stalled on the track.

Yorkshire Water boss resigns after firm downgraded
Nicola Shaw, who has led the company since 2022, will step down in January, it is announced.

From watching Star Trek to knighthood - Sir Patrick Stewart on the BBC
The actor was a familiar face across the BBC over the years, appearing on programmes like The Graham Norton Show and HARDTalk.

Actor who moved effortlessly between Star Trek and Shakespeare
The English actor began his career on stage before finding fame as the captain of the USS Enterprise.

A life in pictures
His career on stages and screens spanned seven decades but came to be defined by his roles on some of the most popular sci-fi franchises in history.

We went on holiday with our neighbours and swapped families - it tore us apart
Rachel Stone tells how her parents swapped partners, the chaos it caused and how she came to forgive them.

Weekly quiz: What was wrong with the Spotify listing of Dolly Parton's Jolene?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

China made Mbappé apologise - but many don't know exactly what he said
His comment about Chinese leader Mao sparked anger but censorship left many wondering what exactly happened.

I didn't know I was lacking in vitamin D until I collapsed at work
Doctors are finding vitamin D deficiency is increasingly widespread in the UK, especially in young people. But the symptoms are difficult to spot and can be missed.

Many Cubans voted for Trump - now they're turning on Republican immigration policies
President Trump's fellow Republicans might feel the brunt of frustration among Cubans at the ballot box, writes the BBC's Will Grant.

From Levi's to Primark - the fashion chains selling mended clothes
A new generation is embracing eye-catching patching and visible mends.

The Papers: 'No welfare cuts before election' and 'Police probe Epstein's Balmoral stay'
Healey's budget fallout and fresh police probe into Epstein's stay at Balmoral with ex-Prince Andrew lead Friday's papers.

Biggest fibre boost could be scraps in your bin, experts say
Chomping on vegtable skins, seeds and stalks could give us vital fibre, say food scientists.

Student-backed election winners demand sweeping resignations in Serbia
Days after ousting Aleksandar Vučić's party from power, Student List MPs call for top figures to stand down.

Watch: Australia's mushroom murderer loses appeal and may now die in prison
Judges agreed with the prosecution’s appeal that Erin Patterson’s initial non-parole period of 33 years was insufficient.

'I run a spotless kitchen', says Michelin-star restaurant chef in wake of food hygiene debacle
Chef Gareth Ward defends how he operates in documentary after Ynyshir got a one-star hygiene rating.

DUP leader 'hopes' Carla Lockhart will not leave party
Lockhart has previously said Michelle O'Neill "must go" as first minister following the Drumcree parade dispute.

Attenborough-backed appeal secures £30m estate
The purchase of the vast Rothbury Estate by wildlife groups is hailed as "something very special".

Scottish police to target online gangs forcing children to self-harm
Officers are hunting members of loose online networks of sadists who mainly targets girls on gaming platforms and social media.

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Grealish dropped over 'breach of club discipline' - what now?
Jack Grealish is left out of Everton's EFL Cup win over Newcastle United on Thursday because of "a breach of club discipline".

How talking about Man Utd's cycle of doom became an industry
Manchester United's struggles are pored over more than ever before - not least by former players.

Why managers must put their own fitness first - Pulis
BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Vincent Kompany's health scare was a reminder that management takes its toll physically and mentally