Dodgers shed ‘chokers’ tag
Dodgers shed ‘chokers’ tag

ARLINGTON (Texas) • As far as championship droughts go, this was not the longest in Major League Baseball’s (MLB) history or even the most agonising. But in terms of recent effort, including nearly US$2 billion (S$2.73 billion) spent on player salaries in the past eight years, and the frustration of being tantalisingly close to that... » read more

Sports World: Kershaw the star as Dodgers take 3-2 lead

Kershaw the star as Dodgers take 3-2 lead ARLINGTON (Texas) • Clayton Kershaw struck out six and foiled a brazen attempt at stealing home by Tampa Bay centre fielder Manuel Margot, as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Rays 4-2 in Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday. The victory gives the Dodgers a... » read more