D-backs defy odds on chaotic journey to World Series

The Diamondbacks, who upset the Phillies in the NLCS, defied the odds and reached the World Series for the first time since 2001.

Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser Sports Wed Oct 25 2023 D-backs defy the odds on chaotic journey to World Series: 'It's real' The Diamondbacks, who upset the Phillies in the NLCS, defied the odds and reached the World Series for the first time since 2001. READ MORE Advertisement Trade targets: 23 NFL players who could be on block before deadline The NFL trade deadline could afford some contenders the opportunity to bring aboard high-impact players, like Jerry Jeudy or Danielle Hunter. READ MORE Radio host on the hook after vowing to retire if D-backs win NLCS What happens now after SiriusXM host Chris Russo vowed to "retire on the spot" if the Arizona Diamondbacks managed to upset the Philadelphia Phillies? READ MORE Wembanyama's debut most anticipated since LeBron's in 2003 The San Antonio Spurs' No. 1 NBA draft pick in June, Victor Wembanyama brings the same once-in-a-generation potential as LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. READ MORE Five NFL teams that should be sellers at trade deadline While not all of these teams will embrace shifting their attention to 2024 and beyond, several NFL teams would be wise to sell at the trade deadline. READ MORE Celtics, Bucks engage in risky business. Are they still East beasts? What about the risks of making such major philosophical changes to the Bucks and Celtics who had played a certain way and won a certain way? READ MORE Winners and losers of NBA's opening night The NBA season kicked off Tuesday with two blockbuster games. Here are the winners and losers of Lakers vs. Nuggets and Suns vs. Warriors. READ MORE Rested Deion Sanders back from bye with takes on 'SNL,' Michigan Colorado's Deion Sanders, fresh off bye week, sounded off on sign-stealing and "Saturday Night Live" as Buffaloes prepare for Saturday's game at UCLA. READ MORE Check out the Nuggets' 2023 NBA championship rings Before tipping off the 2023-24 NBA season on opening night, the Denver Nuggets had one more moment to celebrate the franchise's first championship. READ MORE Unlikely D-backs stun Phillies in NLCS Game 7, advance to World Series The Diamondbacks beat the Phillies in Game 7 of the NLCS to advance to the World Series for the first time since 2001. They will face the Rangers. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •  Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •  Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •   Privacy Notice  •  Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback