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Takeru Kobayashi Helps Devour Entire Goat in Attempt to End Chicago Cubs Curse


The Curse of the Billy Goat has hovered over the Chicago Cubs for 70 years. But competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi tried to change that.

He and four others powered home an entire goat on Thursday, and brief chants of “Break the curse!” could be heard from Cubs fans.

Cold Hard Fact for Thursday, September 24, 2015

Fact: This is the third consecutive year the Pittsburgh Pirates have clinched a playoff spot on September 23.

Bleacher Report will be bringing sports fans the most interesting and engaging Cold Hard Fact of the day, presented by Coors Light.

Source: SportsCenter

Jake Arrieta's Dominant Shutout Sets Up Historic Finish to NL Cy Young Battle

The historic accolades are flowing in for Jake Arrieta.

And with those, the Chicago Cubs ace is setting himself up to bring in the big one—the National League Cy Young Award. 

Jake Arrieta 1st Pitcher in 2015 to Reach 20 Wins: Latest Details and Reaction

A magical season on the North Side of Chicago hit another high point Tuesday when ace Jake Arrieta threw a complete-game shutout in the Chicago Cubs' 4-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.

Arrieta became the first pitcher in the major leagues to reach the 20-win plateau and trimmed the Cubs' magic number to reach the postseason to three.

Billy Hamilton Injury: Updates on Reds CF's Recovery from Shoulder Surgery

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton has stolen his last base of the 2015 season thanks to a shoulder injury that will require surgery.

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Yadier Molina's Injury Hangs over Cardinals, but Adam Wainwright Offers Hope

With the good news came the bad news.

The St. Louis Cardinals received a boost to their playoff pitching picture on Monday, but the leaders in the National League Central also took what could end up being a significant hit to their lineup and defense.

Ryan Braun Injury: Updates on Brewers Star's Back and Recovery

Milwaukee Brewers fans didn't think the 2015 season could get any worse, but any remaining optimism surrounding the team dwindled Monday with news that Ryan Braun is set for offseason surgery.

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Yadier Molina Injury: Updates on Cardinals Star's Thumb and Return

Yadier Molina has been a driving force for the St. Louis Cardinals throughout his career, but the star catcher's season is in jeopardy after suffering a thumb injury.

Continue for updates. 

David Stearns Hired as Brewers GM: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

The Milwaukee Brewers announced Monday that David Stearns would be taking over as general manager, per the team's official Twitter account:

Joe Maddon's 'Vigilante' Comments Bring Cubs-Cardinals Rivalry to New Level

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