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Phillies power into NLCS with 6-2 win over Brewers
(AP)
AP - With plenty of power to go with their improved pitching, the Philadelphia Phillies are ready for anything in the NL championship series. Bring on the Los Angeles Dodgers. "I like our chances," Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said Sunday after Philadelphia clinched its first trip to the NLCS since 1993 with a 6-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Napoli helps Angels beat Red Sox 5-4, avoid sweep
(AP)
AP - After 11 consecutive losses and two straight playoff sweeps, the Los Angeles Angels had grown tired of being a bump in Boston's road to the World Series.
Jets' Smith appealing suspension for hit on Boldin
(AP)
AP - New York Jets safety Eric Smith has 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.
White Sox beat Rays, close playoff deficit to 2-1
(AP)
AP - Thanks to John Danks and the White Sox, Chicago still has one team standing. Danks pitched another big game to save the season and well-traveled DeWayne Wise delivered a two-run double as the White Sox beat Tampa Bay 5-3 Sunday, trimming the Rays' lead in their AL playoff series to 2-1.
Single wing helps surprising Dolphins stun Bolts
(AP)
AP - The Miami Dolphins are winning the old-fashioned way. The single wing helped build a lead, and a goal-line stand preserved it.
Saints brace for Vikings' Peterson
(AP)
AP - Power running, anyone?
NBA class of '05 extensions could be scarce
(The Sporting News)
The Sporting News - Four members of the 2005 NBA draft class have received contract extensions so far, as allowed by NBA rules. But a round of interviews with personnel executives and agents conducted by Sporting News over the weekend shows that it's unlikely the '05 group will get much more by way of extensions before the Oct. 31 deadline.
Postseason ace Beckett shelled as Angels win 5-4
(AP)
AP - Josh Beckett waited four extra days for a chance to show his postseason brilliance.
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.
Heatley scores 2 more as Senators shine in Sweden
(AP)
AP - Dany Heatley scored two more goals and Ottawa captain Daniel Alfredsson had two assists for the Senators, who beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 to split their NHL opening weekend series on Sunday.
Longtime Albion basketball coach Turner retires
(AP)
AP - Mike Turner is retiring after 34 seasons as men's basketball coach at Albion.
Jankovic regains world No.1 tennis spot
(AFP)
AFP - Jelena Jankovic of Serbia was confirmed as regaining the world No.1 ranking on Monday following her win in the WTA tournament at Stuttgart on Sunday
Seve Ballesteros admitted to hospital
(AP)
AP - Seve Ballesteros was admitted to a hospital Monday after feeling dizzy and fainting.
