Postseason baseball opens with fresh faces and veteran stars
Playoff field set after Game 162 as Roy Halladay Tim Lincecum Aroldis Chapman and Craig Kimbrel headline newcomers. Cliff Lee and Lance Berkman boost bids while injuries to Hamilton Longoria Morneau Teixeira and Jones shape the matchups. Yankees visit Twins Sabathia Liriano in openers.
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MLB and NL Moves Highlight Training Camp Reports
Sam Coghill promoted to managing director of corporate partnerships and Michael Kirschner named director of corporate sponsorships in Chicago. Dusty Baker receives a two year extension with the Reds through 2012. Astros exercise 2011 option on Jason Michaels while declining Geoff Blum. Brewers decline 2011 option on Ken Macha. Mets fire Omar Minaya and decline 2011 option on Jerry Manuel. Pirates name John Russe red manage.
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AP Football Poll Voting Sparks Shifts Across Regions
The AP poll shows varied football rankings with vote shifts across schools including Doylestown Chippewa and West Muskingur, reflecting changes in perceived strength and regional performance amid early season play.
Indians Name Shapiro as President Amid Front Office Shakeup
The Cleveland Indians promote Mark Shapiro to president and elevate Chris Antonetti to general manager, with Mike Chernoff named assistant GM and John Mirabelli as vice president of scouting operations. Detroit extends its agreement with Erie through 2012, while Arizona promotes Kirk Gibson to manager and boosts Jerry Dipoto to senior VP of scouting and development.
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America s Line Baseball and NFL Odds Summary
Odds update lists Phillies over Rays 5.5 to 6.5 and a 7 run over under. Yankees range 6 to 7 or 9 to 11 or 7 runs. Giants 6.5 to 7.5 with an over under 6.5. NFL favorites Ravens at 7, Bills at PK. Rangers, Braves, and an underdog noted without specifics.
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Akron Racers Softball Camp at Avon Lake High School
The Akron Racers will host a softball camp for girls ages 8-12 at Avon Lake High School on October 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. The $65 fee covers 125 spots, with a registration deadline of October 15. Contact Kathie Moorman at the Avon Lake City Schools or via email for details.
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Ryder Cup results at Jeltic Manor Newport Wales
Europe and United States split the 2010 Ryder Cup matches with wins by Steve Stricker over Lee Westwood and Dustin Johnson over Martin Kaymer. Ian Poulter defeated Matt Kuchar, and Miguel Angel Jimenez beat Bubba Watson. Other results include Rory McIlroy halved with Stewart Cink, and Mickelson defeating Peter Hanson.
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NBA preseason scores and schedule across several games
Minnesota beat Los Angeles 111 to 92 in Monday action. Tuesday features Charlotte at Cleveland, New Jersey at Philadelphia, Detroit at Miami, Chicago at Milwaukee, Washington at Dallas, Orlando at Houston in Hidalgo, and the L A Clippers at Portland and Phoenix at Sacramento. Wednesday brings New York versus Minnesota in Paris and other matchups in Fayetteville Manch N H and Vancouver Columbia.
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Isner Advances At Beijing Open Over Yang Tsung-hua
American John Isner defeats Taiwan’s Yang Tsung-hua 7-6 6-3 in the first round of the Beijing Tennis Centre event. The China Open features a men’s purse of 3.337 million WT500 and a women’s purse of 4.5 million Premier on outdoor hard courts.
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Skippers fall by wayside in 2010 firing season
The piece notes multiple MLB managers fired after poor seasons including Jerry Manuel Omar Minaya Ken Macha and John Russell while Dusty Baker received a contract extension with Cincinnati The article also covers payroll attendance and various NFL player suspensions injuries and coaching changes.
Indians front office reshapes staff as Shapiro eyes rise
Tribe president Mark Shapiro insists the club is advancing despite a rough stretch with attendance at the bottom of the majors. The changes promote Mike Chernoff to assistant GM, John Mirabelli to VP of Scouting, Ross Atkins to VP of Player Development, and Andrew Miller as assistant to the president, as Cleveland aims for a return to a World Series contender.
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