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The Latest: Series ace Jon Lester to start Game 1 for CubsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the World Series (all times Eastern):4:50 p.m.World Series ace Jon Lester is all set to start Game 1 for the Chicago Cubs.Lester will be fully rested when he pitches Tuesday night at...

AP Sports WriterIndians' Kluber to start World Series opener against CubsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Indians ace Corey Kluber will start Game 1 of the World Series against the Chicago Cubs.Manager Terry Francona said Sunday that he will go with Kluber, an 18-ame winner during the regular season, in...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Finally! A Cubs team that ain't afraid of no ghostsBy JIM LITKECHICAGO (AP) Grown men didn't weep.Maybe because anyone old enough to actually remember the last time the Chicago Cubs made it to the World Series would be at least 71 and know enough to...

The Latest: Cubs fans, as far away as Texas, celebrate winCHICAGO (AP) The Latest on fan reaction to Chicago Cubs advancing to the World Series (all times local):12:15 p.m.Loyal Chicago Cubs fans as far south as San Antonio, Texas, are thrilled to see their team headed to the...

Associated PressOverjoyed Chicago Cubs fans turn attention to World SeriesBy CARLA K. JOHNSONCHICAGO (AP) With a mix of euphoria, relief and disbelief, long-suffering Chicago Cubs fans are shaking off superstitions and setting their sights on the team's first World Series in 71 years.Loyal fans as far south as...

The Latest: Chicago Cubs fans celebrated with few arrestsCHICAGO (AP) The Latest on fan reaction to Chicago Cubs' advancing to the World Series (all times local):1:45 p.m.Police say the celebration of the Chicago Cubs' winning the National League championship was nearly trouble-free.Chicago Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi says ''it...

Cubs-Indians: A capsule look at the World SeriesBy The Associated PressA look at the best-of-seven World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians:---Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Tuesday, at Cleveland (8:08 p.m.); Game 2, Wednesday, at Cleveland (8:08 p.m.); Game 3, Friday at Chicago (8:08 p.m.); Game...

AP Sports WriterDodgers and Kershaw dismissed short of World Series againBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) A rested Clayton Kershaw couldn't save the Los Angeles Dodgers' season one more time, leaving them a long winter to think about falling short of the World Series again.The Dodgers blew a 2-1...

The Latest: President Obama, White Sox fan, cheers on CubsCHICAGO (AP) The Latest on fan reaction to Chicago Cubs' advancing to the World Series (all times local):3:30 p.m.President Barack Obama is giving it up for the Chicago Cubs.Obama posted a message of ''Holy Cow'' and congratulations Sunday on...

AP Sports WriterCubs pondering World Series return for slugger SchwarberBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Kyle Schwarber smiled and held his arms in the air, his teammates spraying him with champagne. The Chicago Cubs had just won their first NL pennant in 71 years, and the slugger was at the...

AP Sports WriterCubs pondering World Series return for slugger SchwarberBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Kyle Schwarber smiled and held his arms in the air, his teammates spraying him with champagne. The Chicago Cubs had just won their first NL pennant in 71 years, and the slugger was at the...

AP Sports WriterCubs could get Schwarber back if they reach World SeriesBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Injured slugger Kyle Schwarber could return for the Chicago Cubs if they make it to the World Series.The Cubs had ruled Schwarber out for the year after he tore two ligaments in his...