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Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 50-41
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Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 50-41
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 50 to 41.
Dec 31, 07:25
![The Texas Rangers storm the field after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks to win the World Series on November 1, 2023 The Texas Rangers storm the field after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks to win the World Series on November 1, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Texas Rangers sink Arizona Diamondbacks to win maiden World Series
The Texas Rangers clinch World Series glory for the first time in their history with a 4-1 beating of the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.
Nov 2, 07:43
![Japan celebrate winning the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2023 Japan celebrate winning the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Japan defeat USA to win World Baseball Classic
Japan defeat the USA 3-2 to win a record-extending third World Baseball Classic crown, adding to their previous triumphs from 2006 and 2009.
Mar 22, 07:11
![Great Britain celebrate at the World Baseball Classic in March 2023 Great Britain celebrate at the World Baseball Classic in March 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Great Britain seal qualification for 2026 World Baseball Classic
Great Britain qualify for the 2026 World Baseball Classic thanks to a fourth-placed finish in Pool C of the 2023 edition.
Mar 16, 07:10
![The Houston Astros celebrate winning the World Series on November 5, 2022 The Houston Astros celebrate winning the World Series on November 5, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Houston Astros defeat Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 to win World Series
The Houston Astros win the World Series after beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in Game 6 to seal a 4-2 series win.
Nov 6, 09:53
![The Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the World Series on October 29, 2022 The Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the World Series on October 29, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Houston Astros set new record to level World Series
The Houston Astros become the first team to start a World Series game with three consecutive extra-base hits to level the series 1-1 against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Oct 30, 07:41
![The Philadelphia Phillies celebrate beating the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the 2022 World Series on October 28, 2022 The Philadelphia Phillies celebrate beating the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the 2022 World Series on October 28, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Phillies launch stunning comeback over Astros in World Series Game 1
The Philadelphia Phillies recover from 5-0 down to defeat the Houston Astros 6-5 in Game 1 of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park.
Oct 29, 08:06
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Chicago Cubs owners to make bid for Chelsea
The Ricketts Family, the owners of the Chicago Cubs, reveal that they will be making a formal bid to buy Premier League club Chelsea.
Mar 16, 17:16
![Atlanta Braves players celebrate on the field after defeating the Houston Astros in game six of the 2021 World Series on November 3, 2021 Atlanta Braves players celebrate on the field after defeating the Houston Astros in game six of the 2021 World Series on November 3, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brian Snitker hails "surreal" moment as Atlanta Braves win World Series
Brian Snitker hails a "surreal" moment as the Atlanta Braves down the Houston Astros 4-2 to win the 2021 World Series and their first title since 1995.
Nov 3, 12:16
![Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker pictured in October 2021 Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker pictured in October 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Houston Astros boss "very confident" despite opening World Series defeat
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker affirms that he has every confidence in his side after an opening World Series defeat to the Atlanta Braves.
Oct 27, 11:07
![David Hess pictured in August 2021 David Hess pictured in August 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tampa Bay Rays' David Hess to undergo chemotherapy after cancer diagnosis
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher David Hess announces that he is set to undergo chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer.
Oct 14, 21:27
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Which sports require a lot of luck?
Which sports require a large amount of luck? Read on to find out.
Jun 28, 16:12
![Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) celebrates his touchdown catch with tight end Dallas Goedert (88) during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on December 10, 2019 Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) celebrates his touchdown catch with tight end Dallas Goedert (88) during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on December 10, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Which American sports fans are the most intelligent?
We all try to make claims about our own way of thinking, but which sports fans in the United States have proven to be the most intelligent?
May 21, 15:41
![Image from Houston Astros against Oakland Athletics on April 3, 2021. Image from Houston Astros against Oakland Athletics on April 3, 2021.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Which MLB bets should you place this weekend?
With the new MLB season now in full flow, which bets should punters be placing on the next round of fixtures?
Apr 9, 16:50
![Tampa Bay Rays hitter Randy Arozarena in action against Los Angeles Dodgers on October 24, 2020 Tampa Bay Rays hitter Randy Arozarena in action against Los Angeles Dodgers on October 24, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tampa Bay Rays secure 8-7 walk-off victory to tie World Series
Tampa Bay Rays tie World Series with 8-7 walk-off victory
Oct 25, 08:45
![David Beckham pictured on October 2, 2018 David Beckham pictured on October 2, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ryan Reynolds in line to join ranks of celebrity sporting owners
From David Beckham to Donald Trump, many celebrities have invested in sports teams - with varying degrees of success.
Sep 24, 10:00
![Egan Bernal celebrates winning the Tour de France on July 28, 2019 Egan Bernal celebrates winning the Tour de France on July 28, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
TV sports guide for next week
PA selective guide to sport on TV for w/c August 31
Aug 28, 12:13
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Cleveland Indians join Washington Redskins in reviewing team name
The Indians replaced their logo two years ago, ditching a cartoon of a Native American named Chief Wahoo.
Jul 4, 07:27
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Major League Baseball to return in July with 60-game schedule
The 2020 season is expected to commence on either July 23 or 24.
Jun 24, 09:25
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What sports are restarting next week?
Discussions over the return of different sports are progressing with each passing day, but which sports are due to return between June 1 and June 8?
Jun 1, 12:32