Dodgers stun Yankees as a World Series for the ages begins in Hollywood

Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam in extra innings on Friday night delivered the opening salvo in a star-studded World Series bursting with promise

As a nation confronts electoral chaos, potential civil disorder and the threat of nuclear war, the renewal of its most revered athletic rivalry promises to provide a welcome distraction.

Yankees v Dodgers. Whether in the Bronx, Brooklyn or Los Angeles, both teams have combined to write an encyclopedia of memorable, magical moments during their World Series confrontations going back more than eight decades. This year's renewal, which began Friday night at Dodger Stadium, has already made a unique mark.