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The Best Team and the Best Story Won - The Ringer
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The Bear' goes to bat for Cubs fan Steve Bartman
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2016 World Series Preview
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Chicago Cubs seek more history by taking aim at a World Series
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AP Was There: Cubs win the 1908 World Series
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Major League Baseball Presents 2016 World Series
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2016 MLB playoffs results
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Chicago Cubs: Where does the 2016 team rank among recent champions?
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Could this finally be the year ending the curse of the Cubs? - CBS
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Cubs Win First World Series Since 1908
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Chicago Cubs: Behind scenes of World Series Game 7 win - Sports
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Chicago Cubs Head to World Series, Chicago News
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Chicago Cubs, 2016 World Series Champions Sports Illustrated Cover