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The Latest: Maddon says it's OK for Cubs fans to be nervousBy The Associated PressCHICAGO (AP) The Latest on The World Series (all times local):4:55 p.m.Chicago manager Joe Maddon says it's OK for Cubs fans to be nervous heading into Sunday night's must-win game against the Indians.''Please be...

The Latest: Indians' Napoli not starting Game 4 of SeriesCHICAGO (AP) The Latest on The World Series (all times local):---3:25 p.m.Indians slugger Mike Napoli is not in the starting lineup for Game 4.Napoli is batting just .184 in the playoffs and World Series with 15 strikeouts. He was...

Associated PressAutopsy: Marlins pitcher had cocaine, alcohol in his systemBy JENNIFER KAYMIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez had cocaine and alcohol in his system when his boat crashed into a Miami Beach jetty, according to toxicology reports released Saturday.It's not clear whether Fernandez was driving...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: After further review, can robot umps be far behind?By JIM LITKECHICAGO (AP) A ballgame that produced exactly one run lasted 3 hours, 33 minutes.Compared to some of the commercial-packed, long-on ceremony-and-celebrity marathons that have clocked in at four hours and beyond this postseason, Cleveland's 1-0...

The Latest: Slumping Heyward back in Cubs' lineup for Game 4CHICAGO (AP) The Latest on The World Series (all times local):---3:15 p.m.Jason Heyward is getting his first World Series start.The Chicago Cubs outfielder with the $184 million, eight-year contract was batting seventh and playing right field Saturday night...

The Latest: Slumping Heyward back in Cubs' lineup for Game 4CHICAGO (AP) The Latest on The World Series (all times local):---3:15 p.m.Jason Heyward is getting his first World Series start.The Chicago Cubs outfielder with the $184 million, eight-year contract was batting seventh and playing right field Saturday night...

Associated PressAutopsy: Marlins pitcher had cocaine, alcohol in his systemBy JENNIFER KAYMIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez had cocaine and alcohol in his system when his boat crashed into a Miami Beach jetty, according to toxicology reports released Saturday.It's not clear whether Fernandez was driving...

Indians-Cubs most-watched World Series Game 3 since 2004CHICAGO (AP) Cleveland's 1-0 World Series win over the Chicago Cubs was the most-watched Game 3 in 12 years.Friday night's game drew an 11.0 rating, 20 share and 19.4 million viewers on Fox, the network said Saturday. That was up 39...

Pirates hire Cora, Bartee, Prince to coaching positionsPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates have hired former major leaguer Joey Cora to serve as the team's infield and third base coach.Cora spent 11 seasons as an infielder for four clubs from 1987-98 and made the All-Star team in 1997 while...

Former Yankee Laird leads Nippon Ham to Japan Series titleHIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) Former New York Yankees infielder Brandon Laird hit a grand slam in the eighth inning on Saturday as the Nippon Ham Fighters beat the Hiroshima Carp 10-4 to win the Japan Series in six games.The Fighters...

Former Yankee Laird leads Nippon Ham to Japan Series titleHIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) Former New York Yankees infielder Brandon Laird hit a grand slam in the eighth inning on Saturday as the Nippon Ham Fighters beat the Hiroshima Carp 10-4 to win the Japan Series in six games.The Fighters...

Associated PressCubs back in World Series, goat curse back on forefrontBy DON BABWINCHICAGO (AP) Chuck Logan heard about it from his dad for years. Bill Sianis was born into it. And Lennie Merullo was there the day it happened and lived with it for the rest of his...