Rangers Ready to Meet Yankees in AL Championship Series
Texas breaks through with a 5-1 win over Tampa Bay to clinch the AL division title and set a matchup with New York, the longtime postseason nemesis. Key figures include Rangers manager Ron Washington, slugger Ian Kinsler, pitcher Cliff Lee, and Texas captain Michael Young as the series opens at Rangers Ballpark.
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Teixeira and A-Rod recall Ranger roots in key series
Mark Teixeira recalls the Texas Rangers under Tom Hicks and their owner’s Dallas impact while noting the club’s bankruptcy and delayed success. Alex Rodriguez reflects on big numbers with Texas, how deals fell apart, and his support for a winner in Dallas as the Yankees visit Rangers Ballpark for the ALCS.
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Giants tweak rotation for Phillies in NLCS
Giants manager Bruce Bochy plans to move Jonathan Sanchez to Game 2 to break up Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain, giving Cain the Game 3 home start in San Francisco. Lincecum will pitch Game 1 at Citizens Bank Park, with Sanchez lined up for Sunday’s Game 2 and Cain for Game 3, as San Francisco aims to counter Philadelphia’s Roy Halladay and Cole Hamels.
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Sooners push pace offense to chew up clock and score
Oklahoma Sooners fire a rapid tempo offense to overwhelm defenses as they race through plays, with Landry Jones directing fast drives and DeMarco Murray scoring on 19 and 20 yard runs. The 716-point NCAA record pace under coach Bradford is cited as a past benchmark.
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Husker fans urged to be courteous to Longhorns
Nebraska athletic director Tom Osborne echoed Bo Pelini urging fans to treat Texas players coaches and fans with respect at Saturday's game. He stressed positive comments only for visitors and signs. Pelini also said he trusted fans to behave well during the grudge match sparked by last season’s Big 12 finish and Nebraska’s move to the Big Ten.
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Punting overhaul helps Missouri rise in Big 12 standings
Missouri coaches embraced a rugby style punt in 2008 after field position woes. Jake Harry sparked the shift with 40.5 yard net punts in 2009, lifting Missouri from near the bottom to the top of the conference. Trey Barrow and Matt Grabner continued the success as the Tigers moved to 5-0, 1-0 Big 12.
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