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Rays top White Sox 6-2, advance to their 1st ALCS (AP)

AP - B.J. Upton and these Tampa Bay Rays are headed home — to get ready for the American League championship series. Worst in the majors last year, the Rays will play for a spot in the World Series after finishing off the Chicago White Sox 6-2 Monday in Game 4 of the AL playoffs.

Lowell replaced on Boston roster because of hip (AP)

AP - Third baseman Mike Lowell was remove from Boston's first-round postseason roster on Monday because of a right hip strain.

Saints, McAllister, brace for Vikings, Peterson (AP)

AP - Power running, anyone? Adrian Peterson and Deuce McAllister both have a knack for inflicting pain on tacklers, turning nothing into something and wearing down defenses. Whether their teams rely on them to the same extent when the Minnesota Vikings visit the New Orleans Saints on Monday night is another matter.

Westbrook has 2 broken ribs (AP)
AP - All-Pro running back Brian Westbrook broke two ribs in the Eagles' 23-17 loss to Washington on Sunday, though he stayed in and finished the game.

Jets' Smith appealing suspension for hit on Boldin (AP)

AP - New York Jets safety Eric Smith appealed his one-game suspension and $50,000 fine by the NFL for his helmet-to-helmet hit last week on Arizona receiver Anquan Boldin.

Former Broncos RB Henry has trial moved to Montana (AP)

AP - Former Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry appeared in court Monday, handcuffed and wearing yellow prison clothes for a hearing that stemmed from his arrest last week over an alleged cocaine deal.

Mavs hire Westphal as executive VP (AP)
AP - Former NBA head coach Paul Westphal was hired as the Mavericks' executive vice president of basketball operations on Monday.

Here we go again: Phils, Dodgers meet up in NLCS (AP)

AP - Back in the era of cookie-cutter stadiums, polyester pullovers and artificial turf, baseball had another familiar sight: Phillies vs. Dodgers for the NL pennant.

Liverpool confirm Skrtel ligament damage (AFP)

AFP - Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel suffered posterior cruciate ligament damage in his right knee during his side's 3-2 win over Manchester City, the Premier League club confirmed on Monday.

Capitals send Alzner, Bourque to AHL, waive Laing (AP)
AP - The Washington Capitals set their season-opening roster Monday, sending 2007 first-round draft pick Karl Alzner and Chris Bourque to AHL club Hershey and waiving forward Quintin Laing.

Longtime Albion basketball coach Turner retires (AP)
AP - Mike Turner is retiring after 34 seasons as men's basketball coach at Albion.

No Federer, but Guccione a rare sight in Stockholm (AFP)

AFP - Chris Guccione will carry the flag as he aims to produce the first Australian match win at the Stockholm Open since 2000.

Seve Ballesteros admitted to hospital (AP)

AP - Seve Ballesteros was admitted to a hospital Monday after feeling dizzy and fainting.