Chicago Eyes Repeat Yet Odds Favor Other Teams
The NHL season opens with Chicago facing Washington as analysts doubt a repeat champion. Detroit last did it in 1998, and players face Olympic breaks plus roster changes from Lecavalier and Alfredsson to Robero Luongo and Bernier. The league eyes new rules on icing and visors, and rookies like MacKinnon rise to pro status.
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Broad MLB and NFL moves across teams and leagues
Major league front office reshuffles include Rob Manfred promoted to chief operating officer. White Sox, Cubs, Mets see manager and staff changes. Rangers recall Nelson Cruz. Braves none. NFL Browns Packers Colts Jaguars Patriots activity includes signings and waivers. NHL Ducks Stars Wings Oilers Panthers Kings Predators Devils Islanders Rangers Senators Coyotes. College and tennis notes wrap with Florida basketball eligibility and coaching changes.
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High School Sports Scores and Schedules Summary
Patriot Athletic Conference results include Buckeye beating Firelands 25-25-25 and Mapleton 19-25 26-25 25-25, Black River 25-21 24-20, Hearts for Jesus 25-25 25-25, Mansfield Christian 13-8-1. Boys soccer saw Buckeye 3, Brooklyn 0. Keystone 3, Lake Ridge Academy 0. Firelands 0, Vermilion 0. Lutheran West 7, Cuyahoga Heights 0. and First Baptist 2, Monclova Christian 0. Girls soccer features Midview 8, Lutheran West 0. Firelands 6, Open Door 0. Lake Erie League and multiple conference games including Warren Harding at Lorain and Elyria at Solon. MLS/NCAA-like pro scores and late-season college games listed: Toronto FC 4, D.C. United 1. Real Salt Lake 1, Vancouver 0. Portland 1, Los Angeles 0. Columbus 4, FC Dallas 2. Seattle 1, New York 1. San Jose 1, Chivas USA 0. Conference semifinals and finals show Atlanta and Indiana, Minnesota and Phoenix series with various game results and upcoming finals dates across Oct. 6–16.
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Wild Card Playoff Scheduling and Division Series Matches
A compact schedule outlines wild card games in Cincinnati at Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay at Cleveland, followed by Division Series matchups among Boston Cleveland Tampa Bay, Oakland Detroit, St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh winner, and Atlanta Los Angeles. Includes game times and network notes with multiple potential sites and dates.
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Cubs Fire Sveum After Poor Cubs Finish
The Chicago Cubs fired manager Dale Sveum after finishing last in the NL Central, as Theo Epstein praised the Cubs' strong minor league talent but said Sveum was not the right fit to develop prospects into big league winners. Epstein stressed creating the right environment for young players to learn and thrive at the big league level.
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