Theo Epstein, who had a year left on his contract with the Red Sox, is joining the Cubs as president of baseball operations.

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Epstein Resigns From Red Sox to Join Cubs

Theo Epstein, who had a year left on his contract with the Red Sox, is joining the Cubs as president of baseball operations.

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Epstein Resigns From Red Sox to Join Cubs

A pair of rare Asiatic lion cubs are born at Bristol Zoo and staff capture the birth of the cubs on video.

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Asiatic lions born at Bristol Zoo

A pair of rare Asiatic lion cubs are born at Bristol Zoo and staff capture the birth of the cubs on video.

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Asiatic lions born at Bristol Zoo

Mr. Cavarretta played 20 seasons for the Chicago Cubs and won the National League’s most valuable player award and batting championship in 1945, the last time the Cubs captured a pennant.

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Phil Cavarretta, National League M.V.P. in 1945, Dies at 94

The qualities of the popular, homespun baseball broadcaster were exemplified by the Cubs’ Ron Santo, who died Thursday.

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An Appraisal: Another Revered Baseball Voice Goes Silent

Running back Mikel Leshoure ran for 330 yards, including 2 touchdowns, in the first football game at the Cubs’ home since 1970.

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Illinois 48, Northwestern 27: Illinois Finds the Way