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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Diamondbacks shock Phillies in NLCS Game 7, advance to first World Series since 2001 — PHILADELPHIA − The Arizona Diamondbacks left a team re-evaluating its philosophy, a passionate fan base booing its beloved stars, and a national talk-show vowing retirement.
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Brandon Holveck / delawareonline:
‘That was brutal’: Tuesday night reflections on Broad Street after Phillies lose Game 7 — The city didn't burn to the ground. That's the good news. — In the streets of Philadelphia on Tuesday night, no one needed to hear the bad news. — “That was brutal,” one man said. — “They're trash.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
D-backs top Phillies in Game 7, make 1st World Series since '01 — PHILADELPHIA — Corbin Carroll was searching for the words, and he couldn't find them. The Arizona Diamondbacks — the 84-win, negative-run-differential, underdog-at-all-turns Diamondbacks — were going to the World Series.
Nick PiecoroArizona Republic / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks-Phillies NLCS updates: Zac Gallen ‘available’ for Game 7
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Mark Faller / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks get to experience the best two words in sports: Game 7
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
'He's a bad man': Adolis García quiets boos, lifts Rangers to World Series with MVP showing
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FOX 10 Phoenix:
Arizona Diamondbacks — The Arizona Diamondbacks will face the Texas Rangers in the World Series.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
‘We earned the right’: Underdog Diamondbacks force winner-take-all NLCS Game 7 vs. Phillies
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Theo Mackie / Arizona Republic:
Merrill Kelly leads Diamondbacks to brink of World Series in Game 6 win
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Martin Frank / delawareonline:
Aaron Nola, Philadelphia Phillies' imperfections finally appear at an inopportune time
Kevin Tresolini / delawareonline:
Philadelphia Phillies head to first Game 7 in franchise history after losing to Arizona
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks finally break through in Philadelphia, force NLCS Game 7
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LSU:
Former LSU Assistant Coach Tasha Butts Passes Away — WASHINGTON - Tasha Butts, a former LSU assistant coach and the head coach at Georgetown, passed away Monday morning at the age of 41, it was announced by Georgetown following her two-year battle with breast cancer.
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University of Tennessee Athletics:
Lady Vols Mourn Passing Of LVFL Tasha Butts — Former Tennessee Lady Vols standout and current Georgetown women's basketball head coach Tasha Butts has passed away at the age of 41 following a valiant battle with breast cancer. — “Our program is heartbroken to lose a member …
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Andrew Baggarly / The Athletic:
Giants to announce Bob Melvin as manager: Sources — When it comes to stability and continuity in the manager's office, few franchises can match the San Francisco Giants over the past four decades. Now the Giants are turning to a three-time Manager of the Year to get them back on track.
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Bob Melvin to become Giants manager after Padres exit, sources confirm — Bob Melvin will leave the San Diego Padres to become the manager of the San Francisco Giants, sources have confirmed to ESPN. — San Diego granted Melvin permission to interview with the division rival Giants earlier this week …
Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
Sources: Craig Breslow accepts Red Sox offer to become team's next chief baseball officer — The Red Sox have a new leader of baseball operations. — According to multiple industry sources, the team offered the job to Cubs assistant GM and former Red Sox pitcher Craig Breslow.
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Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
Craig Breslow emerges as the favorite as Red Sox narrow candidates for head of baseball operations job — The field to become the next head of baseball operations for the Red Sox is narrowing — and a favorite has emerged. — Multiple industry sources believe that Cubs assistant GM Craig Breslow …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Exclusive: Dusty Baker retires after 26 seasons as MLB manager — Dusty Baker, one of the most successful managers in MLB history, wants to remain involved in an advisory role, with the Astros or another team. — Dusty Baker, one of the most successful managers in baseball history …
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Nicole Kraft / Associated Press:
Ducks edge Blue Jackets on Frank Vatrano's OT goal, snap 3-game skid — Vatrano scores on a breakaway 2:40 into overtime and Lukas Dostal stops 34 shots as the Ducks twice erase deficits to earn their first road win of the season, 3-2 — COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ducks started …
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John W. Davis / Press Telegram:
Press-Telegram Boys Athlete of the Week: Jarret Nielsen, Jordan — Nielsen had 520 yards of total offense and accounted for five TDs in a 47-7 win at Cabrillo. — https://tags.remixd.com/player/v5/ index.js?cb=%%CACHEBUSTER%% — PRESS-TELEGRAM BOYS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Name: Jarret Nielsen
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