MLB Chicago Cubs' first World Series title since 1908 is runaway winner for top AP sports story of 2016 By FoxSports Published December 25, 2016 1:03pm EST | Updated January 31, 2017 5:40pm EST {{#rendered}} {{/rendered}} NEW YORK (AP) Chicago Cubs' first World Series title since 1908 is runaway winner for top AP sports story of 2016.