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FILE - This is an October 1927 file photo showing New York Yankees stars Babe Ruth, left, and Lou Gehrig posed during an exhibition game. The sport’s most successful franchise reached mythical heights in 1927, when Ruth hit 60 home runs and did not even lead the team in total bases. That distinction went to Gehrig, who batted .373 with 47 homers, 52 doubles and 18 triples. (AP Photo/File)

A look at baseball’s greatest teams _ one for each franchise

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Taylor Chorney (4) checks St. Louis Blues' Brayden Schenn (10) as Capitals' Braden Holtby (70) looks on during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)

NHL ‘17: What to watch for as season begins

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke takes the field during a workout at Chase Field, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, in Phoenix, as the team gets ready for a National League wild-card playoff baseball game. The Diamondbacks host the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Matt York)

LEADING OFF: Rockies vs Diamondbacks in NL wild-card game

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Roger Federer back for Switzerland at Hopman Cup team event

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FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2017 file photo, Syria's national soccer team celebrates at the conclusion of their match with Iran which drew 2-2 during their Round 3 - Group A World Cup qualifier at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran. Regardless of how Syria does in its World Cup playoff against Australia, the team has helped football knock fighting out the headlines for a while in their war-torn country. The Syrians are still in contention to qualify for the World Cup for the first time, and the journey to their biggest match so far has captured domestic and international attention.(AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)

Syria preparing for World Cup playoff against Australia

By JOHN DUERDEN - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana waits as New York Yankees' Brett Gardner (11) runs the bases after hitting a home run during the second inning of the American League wild-card baseball game Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Twins match record with 13th straight postseason loss

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge celebrates in the dugout with teammates after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of the American League wild-card playoff baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Judge, Gregorius, bullpen rally wild-card Yankees past Twins

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

New York Yankees beat Minnesota Twins 8-4 in AL wild-card game, advance to face Cleveland Indians in

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Bayern president Uli Hoeness says club has agreed on a coach

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St. Louis Blues' Alex Pietrangelo (27) celebrates his game-winning goal with Brayden Schenn (10) and Scottie Upshall (9) in the overtime period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017. The Blues won 5-4. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

NHL Capsules

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St. Louis Blues' Alex Pietrangelo (27) celebrates his goal as he returns to the bench in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pietrangelo gives Blues 5-4 overtime victory over Penguins

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash speaks to the media during a season ending baseball news conference Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays finished their season on Sunday, ending with an 80-82 record. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Rays replace pitching coach Jim Hickey with Kyle Snyder

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Oilers honor victims of Edmonton attack before opener

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Philadelphia 76ers' Markelle Fultz, top, goes up for a shot against Memphis Grizzlies' Deyonta Davis during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Cavs, 76ers get to see their tantalizing guard combinations

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Minnesota Lynx's Maya Moore, left, drives around Los Angeles Sparks' Odyssey Sims in the first half during Game 5 of the WNBA Finals Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Lynx earn 4th WNBA title in 7 seasons with win vs Sparks

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Minnesota Lynx beat Los Angeles Sparks 85-76 in Game 5 for fourth WNBA title

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Toronto Maple Leafs' Patrick Marleau (12) scores on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Steve Mason (35) as Joel Armia (40) and Dustin Byfuglien (33) defend during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Marleau scores twice in Toronto debut, Leafs rout Jets 7-2

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Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel addresses the media during an NHL hockey news conference, Wednesday Oct. 4, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. The Sabres and 20-year-old center agreed to an eight-year, $80-million contract extension on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Jack Eichel, young Maple Leafs top storylines in NHL

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The New York Yankees take batting practice during a team workout, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Cleveland. The Yankees will play the Cleveland Indians in Game 1 of the ALDS on Thursday. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

A capsule look at the Yankees-Indians playoff series

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