One World Series drought must end as Cubs face Indians (AFP)

Long-suffering Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians supporters dream of a fairytale finish when the 112th World Series opens Tuesday, but only one of Major League Baseball's longest championship droughts will end in the epic showdown. The Cubs have not won the World Series since 1908, the longest title drought in American sports history, and they had not even reached the best-of-seven championship matchup since 1945 until dispatching the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday for the National League crown. "There has been so much emotion over the years from this fan base," Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist said.