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At long, long last, its true: Either the Chicago Cubs or Cleveland Indians will win the World Series.The matchup between teams that forever waited till next year -- next century, really -- is finally here.A classic Fall Classic, for sure.Do-it-all Javier Baez, flashy Francisco Lindor, MVP caliber Kris Bryant and a bevy of young stars. Lights-out relievers Andrew Miller and Aroldis Chapman, and wily skippers Joe Maddon and Terry Francona.Plus, intrigue if injured All-Star starter Danny Salazar and slugger Kyle Schwarber can play.Oh, and did someone mention something about a drought?Game 1 is at Progressive Field on Tuesday night, with the Cubs opening as a heavy favorite to win their first crown since 1908.In the Cubs last visit to Cleveland, back in August 2015, they posted a 17-0 rout for the most-lopsided shutout ever in interleague play. It got so out of hand that two Indians outfielders wound up pitching.But thats ancient history.For the Cubbies, this is their first World Series trip since 1945. They clinched their spot Saturday night at rollicking Wrigley Field as big league ERA leader Kyle Hendricks outpitched Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw for a 5-0 win in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series.Favorites since opening day, Anthony Rizzo, Addison Russell and past October aces Jon Lester and John Lackey helped the Cubs cruise to a major league-leading 103 victories.Now, theyre ready to sweep aside the Curse of the Billy Goat and the specter of Steve Bartman. And make up for the near-misses by Cubs greats such as Ernie Banks, Ron Santo and Billy Williams.Obviously we know that its something thats going to be talked about with the history of the organization, pitcher Jake Arrieta said. But its really not something we focus on at all. So we just kind of disregard it and go out and play.The Indians also have a past full of failure and frustration. Their title drought dates to Bob Feller, Lou Boudreau, Larry Doby and 1948, trailing only the Cubs for the longest wait in the majors.In 1997, Cleveland was three outs from winning the championship when closer Jose Mesa blew a one-run lead in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 7 at Florida. An error by sure-handed second baseman Tony Fernandez doomed them in the 11th.Earlier this year, LeBron James and the Cavaliers turned Cleveland into Believeland by rallying to win the NBA title. James has been loudly cheering for the Indians to bring another championship to the city.Steady Jason Kipnis, jolly Mike Napoli and likely Game 1 starter Corey Kluber starred as the surprising Indians won the AL Central, then breezed by Boston and Toronto in the playoffs.The Indians did it despite a thinning rotation. Salazar hasnt pitched since early September because of a forearm problem, Carlos Carrascos hand was broken by a line drive and Trevor Bauer cut his pinkie playing with a drone.Like the Cubs with Bartman, the spectator who infamously deflected a foul ball at Wrigley during the 2003 NL playoffs, the Indians also have a prominent fan. Its John Adams, the man who has been beating a drum at most every home game for more than four decades.Even though the clubs hold spring training about 30 miles apart in Arizona, they dont overlap a lot.Theyve never played in the postseason and are just 9-9 against each other in interleague action.Miller and Chapman, however, were teammates this season in the New York Yankees bullpen before they both got traded in late July.Francona and current Cubs architect Theo Epstein spent even more time together. In 2004, they teamed up as the Red Sox ended a World Series championship drought dating to 1918 -- when Boston beat the Cubs, by the way.Soon, another city will be celebrating. Maybe next week, maybe next month, with Game 7 scheduled for Nov. 2.A pair of big cities, one on Lake Michigan, the other on Lake Erie, waiting ... and hoping to end the wait.On deck: Great Lakes, great stakes. Miguel Borja Jersey . -- When the Florida Panthers fell behind by two goals in the first period to the top team in the NHL, it appeared they were on their way to yet another loss. Wilmar Barrios Jersey . 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Ive always believed [in fairytales].That was the simple but powerful message from rugged Western Bulldogs defender Dale Morris after the clubs drought-breaking second premiership victory.The 33-year-old was an as-always steadying hand in the Bulldogs defence as the 2016 AFL feelgood story defied the might of the Sydney Swans at a heaving MCG.The 22-point win delivered only a second premiership cup to the Whitten Oval trophy cabinet, with the club having to endure so many hurdles since their previous flag-winning year of 1954.In overpowering the Swans, the Dogs broke the leagues longest existing premiership drought.Morris, who tallied 15 touches and four tackles as the Dogs defence held firm against Lance Franklin and Co, said he always had belief he could finally taste premiership success with the Bulldogs.Every year I come into the season believing we can do everything - next year will be the same, Morris said in the jubilant Dogs rooms post-match.To fulfil that dream now is just incredible. Ive been dreaming about this for 12 seasons of footy, and its just incredible.Ive always believed [in fairytales].Optimism comes in varying degrees, and Morris teammate Luke Dahlhaus said the clubs powerful elimination final win against West Coast in Perth was the moment he started thinking a flag was achievable.Its unbelievable, he told ESPN. No, honestly [I wasnt sure Id ever see this day cominng], there was some pretty dark times.dddddddddddd I wasnt sure how we were going to go this year, but things have looked after us. You just never know, you work hard and it works out sometimes.I think I did [believe we could win the flag this year]. We always believed that - the turning point was going over to Perth and beating West Coast. We were so dominant over there, and then with that finals monkey off our back, we were really, really good for the last three weeks, beating Hawthorn, GWS up there, then today, the odds were against us all the way through.What a story. What history weve made for the club today - this club is amazing and the fans deserve every enjoyment they get tonight.Morris said the satisfaction of winning a flag was made even sweeter by the clubs tough history.Its a premiership - satisfaction is through the roof, he said. Where weve come from, you look years back, with possible mergers, our debt, with everything that happened a couple of years ago, to be here now is just incredible.Its crazy, its unbelievable, Im lost for words but Im so proud of the boys, the whole club, everyone involved, its an amazing experience. Im over the moon.[Winning] means everything [to the club] - its our second one, it means the world to a lot of people. Camo China NFL Jerseys Disocunt Football Jerseys Cheap NFL Gear Wholesale Jerseys 2020 Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys Cheap Authentic Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '

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