Cubs relieve Von Joshua of hitting coach duties, offer him a chance to return to Triple-ACHICAGO — The disappointed Chicago Cubs wasted little time making a change, dropping hitting coach Von Joshua after Sunday’s season finale while offering him a similar spot at Triple-A. Twins, Tigers head to 1-game playoff for AL Central title; other matchups setThe chase for the AL Central championship once again is going to extra innings. Alex Rodriguez homers twice, drive in 7 in 1 inning to pace Yankees’ 10-2 victory over RaysST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez homered twice and drove in an AL-record seven runs in a 10-run sixth to help the playoff-bound New York Yankees finish the regular season with a 10-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Favre’s flip-flop has only fueled bitter Packers-Vikings border rivalry that runs deepMINNEAPOLIS — These Midwestern states of Wisconsin and Minnesota have much in common, including an intense dislike of each other’s football teams. IOC marketing boss says Chicago defeat will not affect McDonald’s status as Olympic sponsorCOPENHAGEN — The International Olympic Committee’s marketing boss believes Chicago’s rejection by Olympic voters will not affect the status of Illinois-based McDonald’s as a leading sponsor. IOC to watch for irregular betting at Olympics via a new Swiss-based companyCOPENHAGEN — The International Olympic Committee is setting up a new system to watch for corrupt betting practices linked to Olympic competitions. MLS boss Don Garber says Stan Kroenke would be a good Arsenal owner, promote young talentLONDON — MLS commissioner Don Garber says Stan Kroenke would be a positive addition for Arsenal if the American businessman completes his buyout of the Premier League club. Vrbata scores twice to lift Coyotes past KingsLOS ANGELES — Despite the controversy surrounding his team, Phoenix Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov is only focused on what he can control on the ice. Top San Jose forwards score, Heatley gets first points in victoryANAHEIM, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks had little trouble getting on track against the Anaheim Ducks this time. Islanders owner to explore all options, including relocation, with lack of new arena approvalUNIONDALE, N.Y. — The New York Islanders are becoming the NHL’s biggest free agent. Arnott scores early, Predators beat Stars 3-2 on Santorelli’s shootout goalDALLAS — Jason Arnott had an early goal, Michael Santorelli scored the winner in a shootout and the Nashville Predators held on for a 3-2 season-opening victory against the Dallas Stars on Saturday night. Crosby scores goal, adds shootout tally to lift Pens over Tavares and Islanders 4-3UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Sid the Kid took the storybook ending away from prized rookie John Tavares and the New York Islanders. Rostislav Klesla’s third-period goal, Mason’s goaltending lead Blue Jackets past Wild, 2-1COLUMBUS, Ohio — Rostislav Klesla celebrated a new four-year contract extension by scoring a goal midway through the third period Saturday night to push the Columbus Blue Jackets past the Minnesota Wild, 2-1 in the season opener for both teams. Islanders to explore all options, including relocation, with lack of new arena approvalUNIONDALE, N.Y. — The New York Islanders are becoming the NHL’s biggest free agent. Towers figures he was fired so Padres CEO Moorad could hire his own guySAN DIEGO — Kevin Towers, a gunslinger if ever there was one, marveled at how he always managed to stay one step ahead of the posse. Soccer-only stadium to be crown jewel of MLS, could trigger comeback in tiny northern NJ townHARRISON, N.J. — An intimate, soccer-only stadium rising in a careworn former industrial city is expected to be the crown jewel of Major League Soccer and one of the keys to a local redevelopment project. Cleveland Browns place rookie running back James Davis on injured reserve with shoulder injuryCLEVELAND — Browns rookie running back James Davis had a short run in his first NFL season. Towers figured he was fired so Padres CEO Moorad could hire his own guySAN DIEGO — Kevin Towers says he really wasn’t told why he was fired as general manager of the San Diego Padres, although he figures it’s because CEO Jeff Moorad wanted his own guy in the job. Blue Jays fire GM J.P. Ricciardi after 8-year tenure without trip to postseasonBALTIMORE — J.P. Ricciardi is out as the Toronto Blue Jays’ general manager. As for embattled manager Cito Gaston, he isn’t going anywhere. Blue Jays fire GM J.P. Ricciardi, assistant Anthopoulos takes over@TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have fired general manager J.P. Ricciardi. Source: Padres fire Towers, the longest-tenured GM in big leaguesSAN DIEGO — Kevin Towers, the longest-tenured general manager in the major leagues, has been fired by the San Diego Padres, a person familiar with the situation said Friday night. Source: Padres are firing Towers, the longest-tenured GM in big leaguesSAN DIEGO — A person familiar with the decision says Kevin Towers, the longest-tenured general manager in the major leagues, is being fired by the San Diego Padres. Ray Emery stops 28 shots in Flyers’ 2-0 victory over HurricanesRALEIGH, N.C. — It doesn’t matter what team Ray Emery is playing for. The Carolina Hurricanes never seem to get anything going against him, and that made for a memorable debut with Philadelphia. Chicago gets an Olympic-sized whipping and once again US is left to figure out whyPresident Barack Obama was in the comfort of his private quarters on Air Force One somewhere over the Atlantic when he got the news. The vote was in, his adopted hometown had been trounced, and the embarrassment of the U.S. Olympic movement now officially stretched all the way to the White House. Tigers upset Bonderman suspended for 3 games by MLB and Twins’ Mijares wasn’t suspendedDETROIT — Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski does not agree with Major League Baseball’s decision to suspend Detroit pitcher Jeremy Bonderman while only fining Twins pitcher Jose Mijares. NHL No. 1 pick Tavares quickly becoming new face of IslandersUNIONDALE, N.Y. — Rick DiPietro’s recognizable name and decade-and-a-half long contract certainly suggest he is the face of the New York Islanders. South America gets its first games: The 2016 Olympics are flying down to Rio de JaneiroCOPENHAGEN — The country’s president was blunt. “It is,” Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said, “Brazil’s time.” Slider in the seats: Major League Baseball attendance drops for second straight seasonNEW YORK — Rich Aurilia noticed all the empty seats as he made his way around the major leagues during the second half of this season. Florida Panthers pick Randy Sexton to be GM after Jacques Martin’s summer departureHELSINKI — The Florida Panthers made Randy Sexton the team’s general manager on Friday, promoting the man responsible for the club’s numerous offseason moves. South America gets its first games: The 2016 Olympics are going to Rio de JaneiroCOPENHAGEN — Like sweet, sultry samba music, Rio hit all the right notes. Chicago had Barack Obama. Tokyo had $4 billion in the bank. Madrid had powerful friends. But none of that mattered. Rio de Janeiro had the enchanting story — of about 400 million sports-mad people on a giant untapped and vibrant continent yearning, hoping, that the Olympics finally might come to them. And the International Olympic Committee was hooked. Rockies beat Brewers 9-2 to clinch playoff berth, cap remarkable rebound from 20-32 startDENVER — After a champagne celebration at Coors Field, the Colorado Rockies headed to Los Angeles with a playoff berth in their back pocket and another goal in mind: snatching the NL West title from the reeling Dodgers. Chris Pronger’s departure forces Ducks to get deeper, find more scoring for Pacific runANAHEIM, Calif. — A huge portion of the Anaheim Ducks’ success rested squarely on Chris Pronger’s broad shoulders over the past few seasons. The former MVP routinely played 30 minutes a game, fluidly moving the puck while clogging up opponents’ offenses and sometimes keeping the Ducks competitive all by himself. Red Wings open season overseas, hope to close it with 3rd straight Stanley Cup finalDETROIT — Red Wings general manager Ken Holland knew his team was one of the NHL’s best a year ago. Brain-donor Tatupu not fazed by dementia study: ‘Hey, you’re going to die of something, too’RENTON, Wash. — Lofa Tatupu has had multiple concussions. He’s one of the first three active NFL players who have agreed to donate their brains for research after death. Panthers sign veteran defensive tackle Hollis Thomas, release rookie Ra’Shon HarrisCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hollis Thomas, Carolina’s latest attempt to fill its giant hole at defensive tackle, had just finished his first practice with the Panthers Thursday when he was asked what he would bring to his new team. |
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