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A matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays was considered a "nightmare," a bloodbath of small-ball hermeneutics. But the two old-school, thrifty teams have turned the Fall Classic into a showcase for what money can't buy.

Kimi Antonelli says he doesn't like to give himself compliments. But the Italian driver may soon become the youngest-ever Formula 1 champion.

The New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston has spent more than a decade wowing crowds with his daring and charisma--when he isn't baffling them.

As the global game gets entwined with global capital, some fans are finding relief in the ninth tier of English football.

Analytics have transformed how teams manage pitching, unlocking new approaches and fantastic creativity. But the experience of playing and watching the game is about more than what the numbers can tell us.