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Robin Yount and Brewers' broadcast team pay tribute to Bob Uecker by borrowing from his wardrobe
Before throwing the first pitch, Yount took off the jacket to reveal a Brewers jersey that included “Ueck” and Yount's No. 19 on the back.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski sets World Series velocity record on his first pitch
Misiorowski threw 1,115 pitches 100 mph or higher this year.

The lone vote that saved the Milwaukee Brewers and Miller Park
Had a state senator not changed his vote in 1995, the Brewers might have left town.

Union head calls MLB's salary cap proposal 'nuclear bomb' ahead of World Series opener
Baseball’s labor contract expires Dec. 1, and management is expected to immediately lock out the players.

'Best fanbase in the world': Brewers fans are Game 1 ready
Game 1 of the World Series is here and Milwaukee Brewers fans are coming out to support their favorite team.

Pitcher Brandon Woodruff makes Brewers' World Series roster as he returns from shoulder injury
Woodruff took the place of Chad Patrick on Milwaukee’s 13-man pitching staff.

MLB Together donates $25,000 to Milwaukee Baseball Club
MLB Together is giving $25,000 to the Milwaukee Baseball Club to add training technology and support youth baseball near American Family Field.

From 'sewer' to World Series: How a Milwaukee Brewers fan is putting polka music in the spotlight
Milwaukee accordion player Mike Schneider is bringing polka to the World Series, showcasing a local tradition at American Family Field.

Ho-Chunk Gaming opens in Beloit after nearly 3 decades of planning
Ho-Chunk Nation’s new Beloit, Wis., casino is open, bringing jobs and a share of gaming revenue to Beloit, Rock County and Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Center District, Marty Brooks reach settlement
The Wisconsin Center District Board officially fired Brooks for cause in an 11-0 vote in July.

Measles cases climb past 300 in Wisconsin so far this year
According to health officials, 308 of the 310 cases were in unvaccinated individuals.

Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway will not seek reelection
She said she has experienced sexism, harassment and threats, noting a “lack of civility.”

Perfect World Series weather in Wisconsin
High temperatures will be in the 60s and 70s this weekend.

Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin won't play Sunday at Detroit because of a shin injury
Packers coach Mike LaFleur says he's optimistic that it won't be a long-term issue.

Brewers fans get tattoos ahead of World Series
Milwaukee tattoo shops say business has been booming as fans are eager to mark the team’s success in a permanent way.

2 killed, 2 injured in police chase in Marinette County
It happened when a deputy tried to pull over a car with two people inside near Pine Street and Maple Street in the Town of Peshtigo.

Move over, bat flips. Baseball's slow home run trots could have their World Series moment
Junior Caminero, Yandy Diaz, and William Contreras are taking bat tossing and slow celebratory trots to new levels this October.

Brewers face tough choice of whether to include Brandon Woodruff on their World Series roster
Do they activate a two-time All-Star who hasn’t pitched in a game since July 4, knowing they won’t be able to replace him if he gets hurt again?

3 things to watch in the Brewers-Rays World Series
One of these franchises will win their first World Series.

3 things to watch in Packers at Lions
This is the first of two meetings with the Lions coming to Lambeau Field for the last game of the regular season.

World News

Second storm to hit UK with more wind and rain as thousands remain without power
An amber weather warning has been issued for much of Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and northern England, as Storm Boelo approaches.

Australian MP's condition improves after alleged car attack
The Independent MP is now in a serious but stable condition, according to the Melbourne hospital.

Deadly shooting near Paris is a 'racist terrorist attack', Macron says
One person is killed and five wounded in a series of attacks. The suspected gunman has been apprehended.

UK to invest £100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity Lab
The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.

Meghan statement offers answers after years of questions about her relationship with father
Today, without exactly using the word, Meghan claimed vindication.

Father who killed Oregon school shooter describes anguish over children he couldn't save
Kaylub Giamanco, has been hailed as a hero for killing a teenager who fatally shot three children and a teacher.

Celebrity Traitors left on a knife edge after a trip to the field of screams
A newly earned special power left one contestant with a big decision to make in Friday's episode.

White House says Melania Trump brokered truce for Ukraine city 'on brink of disaster'
Ukraine and Russia confirm the truce in Russian-occupied Oleshky, where residents have had to eat garden weeds to survive.

GP says she was forced out of job after raising concerns about gender treatment
The doctor says she faced a brutal investigation after she passed on complaints brought to her by other doctors.

Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, officials say
Thirty-four people are also injured in the attack in southern Karak governorate, and a manhunt is now under way.

Tory activist in 'contract killing broker' claim had worked for party HQ
Jack Ross was contracted to do social media work for the party until earlier this year, the BBC has been told.

Bayern Munich manager Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing at training
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is taken to hospital after collapsing as he watched the club's second team train on Friday.

Are California voters about to impose world's first 'tax on billionaires'?
Voters are about to decide if the mega-rich among them should hand over billions of dollars to pay for improvements to healthcare.

Strictly's new presenters - after frosty reviews have they warmed up?
Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe have split opinion but are getting into the groove, critics say.

Ruins of Limoges city hall a symbol of France divided by national protests
Younger Limoges residents see the destruction of their town hall as unfortunate collateral damage in a wider movement. For others, the fire was an unacceptable tragedy.

The Papers: 'Meghan warned over father' and 'Don't risk Truss-style budget'
Meghan Markle's responds to allegations over her father and PM warned to not risk 'Truss-style' budget leads Saturday's papers.

Before you crank up the thermostat, try these tips to keep your house warmer for longer
Make draught excluders from socks, leave your oven door open after cooking and opt for lots of thin layers of clothing to stay warm.

'It's been relentless': IT workers scramble to fix PHP flaw described as worst crisis in years
IT and cyber experts have told the BBC about their struggles in the last 48 hours to update their systems.

Why should I stockpile and what will I need?
The UK government has warned households to have three days of essential supplies on hand.

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How does the UK state pension compare with other countries?
Do British pensioners have it better or worse than those in other countries?

The artist dropping her debut album after a billion streams
Irish DJ Jazzy came up on the Dublin club scene and has worked with industry heavyweights like Calvin Harris.

Watch: Prince William on how he once dreamed of becoming 'DJ Xara'
The Prince of Wales made a surprise appearance on the Graham Norton Show as part of a special edition to mark the Earthshot Prize.

Why is John Travolta's old luxury jet in a small Australian town?
The BBC goes on board Travolta’s old Boeing 707 which is being reassembled in a small coastal town.

Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya
She was a close family member of the first victim, a man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Israeli forces begin demolishing Palestinian buildings in Hebron after two Israeli soldiers shot dead
The soldiers were killed in an attack by two Palestinian gunmen at a checkpoint outside the West Bank city on Friday morning.

Woman at centre of Cornell University rape inquiry in 'constant fear', lawyer says
The woman, known anonymously as Jane Doe, alleged she was drugged and raped by several men on Cornell's campus.

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Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing at training
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is taken to hospital after collapsing as he watched the club's second team train on Friday.

Carrick refuses to rule out dropping Fernandes in emotional address
Michael Carrick speaks for five uninterrupted minutes at media briefing to outline what Manchester United means to him, then refuses to rule out dropping Bruno Fernandes.

Leclerc fastest from Antonelli in US GP practice
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc leads Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli in Friday practice at the United States Grand Prix.