Xander Bogaerts thrashed a 451-foot, three-run homer in the first inning as the Boston Red Sox claimed a history-making 19-3 win over the New York Yankees at Fenway Park.

Defending World Series champions the Boston Red Sox slumped to their third loss in a row as the New York Yankees claimed a 4-1 home win.

James Paxton struck out 12 as the New York Yankees thrashed bitter rivals the Boston Red Sox 8-0.

For 23 years the name Crusaders was a source of nothing but pride in Christchurch, the uncontroversial identity of a franchise that claims, with some justification, to be the most successful non-national professional rugby team in the world.

The Los Angeles Dodgers set a record for home runs on the opening day of a Major League Baseball season with eight in the 12-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Ex-Examiner staffman John Riordan suffered more than most Cork City fans for not being there. But more important that homesickness is the club at the heart of his football passion is alive and thriving again. 

Joe Schmidt may not believe in omens but in a week of sporting romance in the city of Chicago he would love to borrow a little of the Cubs’ stardust to end Ireland’s 111-year wait for a victory over New Zealand.

The World Series will be decided in game seven on Wednesday after the Chicago Cubs romped to a 9-3 success against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field.

In a city obsessed with sporting history, Ultan Dillane can see the neat symmetry with Ireland’s bid for a first win over the All Blacks this weekend as the Chicago Cubs chase a first World Series since 1908.

The Chicago Cubs kept their World Series hopes alive as they reduced their deficit to 3-2 against the Cleveland Indians.

If you thought Mayo's wait to get their hands on the Sam Maguire cup was bad, get a load of this.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

All across the vast and colourful spectrum of American sporting life, there are thought to be around 900 team nicknames which offer varying degrees of offence to certain sections of the population.

CHEAP hot dogs, subsidised travel and discounted tickets.

FANS of the New York Yankees queued up all yesterday morning for their first glimpse of the baseball franchise’s new ballpark in the Bronx.

YANKEE STADIUM, which closed last Saturday night, opened for business on April 18, 1923 with a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox.

Actor Ben Affleck was so nervous about the premiere of his directorial debut Gone Baby Gone he left the theatre to watch the baseball.

DAVID NIBLOCK stops momentarily mid sentence as he reflects on being picked to lead the Cork attack in tomorrow’s Munster SFC semi-final against Limerick.

WORLD Series champions Boston and the Houston Astros clinched the final two Major League Baseball playoff berths on the last day of the regular season on Sunday.

Actress Halle Berry has filed for divorce from her husband, R&B singer Eric Benet, her spokeswoman said in Los Angeles.

Comedian Bob Hope, who celebrates his 100th birthday next month, is to be named Citizen of the Century on Tuesday by the Hollywood Walk of Fame.