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    White Sox Seek First Title Since 1917 (AP)

AP - The Chicago White Sox come into the playoffs looking for their
 first World Series title in 88 years. The Yankees haven't won it all
 since 2000 -- and that's way too long as far as they're concerned.

    Panthers Defeat Packers 32-29 (AP)

AP - Brett Favre showed he still has some Monday night magic -- just not
 enough to prevent the Green Bay Packers from getting off to their worst
 start in 17 years. Favre threw four touchdown passes but couldn't
 overcome two early turnovers that the Carolina Panthers used to build a
 big lead and then held on for a 32-29 victory.

    Dodgers 'Part Ways' With Manager Jim Tracy (AP)

AP - Jim Tracy became the latest to be shown the door in Paul
 DePodesta's restructuring of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

    Tigers Fire Manager Alan Trammell (AP)

AP - Alan Trammell is out and Jim Leyland might be in as manager of the
 Detroit Tigers. Trammell was fired Monday after three seasons in which
 he failed to turn around a franchise without a winning record since
 1993.

    Bulls Send Center Eddy Curry to Knicks (AP)

AP - The Bulls agreed to trade center Eddy Curry to the New York Knicks
 on Monday, ending a contentious negotiation in which Chicago insisted
 the restricted free agent take a DNA test over a heart problem.

    Panthers hold off Favre and Green Bay Packers for 32-29 win
     (Reuters)

Reuters - Jake Delhomme threw two touchdown passes and Stephen Davis ran
 for two more as the Carolina Panthers held off an inspired Brett Favre
 comeback bid to beat the Green Bay Packers 32-29 in Charlotte on
 Monday.

    Shaq Hoping Added Strength Will Help Heat (AP)

AP - Shaquille O'Neal ranked among the NBA leaders in scoring and
 rebounding a year ago, helped carry the Miami Heat within one game of
 the finals and was a narrow runner-up to Steve Nash in the MVP voting.
 Impressive? Not in O'Neal's estimation.

    More than ever, relievers hold key in postseason (USATODAY.com)

USATODAY.com - Baseball's most decisive work shift in October doesn't
 crank up until about midnight on the East Coast. That's when starting
 pitchers are icing their arms and relief pitchers are making their
 inning-by-inning trek to the mound. And if the last decade has proven
 anything, World Series titles are won and lost on this swing shift.

    U.S. Regulars to Sit Out Costa Rica Game (AP)

AP - With a World Cup berth clinched, U.S. coach Bruce Arena bypassed
 many of his top players for Saturday's qualifier at Costa Rica.

    Avalanche Test Winning Formula in New NHL (AP)

AP - Partly out of necessity and partly out of choice, the Colorado
 Avalanche made big changes to the formula that made them a winner on
 the ice and with their fans during their first decade in Denver.

    Petrino: Cardinals Need to Relax (AP)

AP - The Louisville Cardinals expected an angry tirade from coach Bobby
 Petrino at halftime of their 61-10 win over Florida Atlantic.

    Hantuchova Advances at Porsche GP (AP)

AP - Daniela Hantuchova beat Meghann Shaughnessy 6-4, 6-0 Monday at the
 Porsche Grand Prix, where Kim Clijsters is in position to regain the
 No. 1 ranking.

    S. Korean Hee-Won Han Wins Office Depot (AP)

AP - After a good night's sleep, South Korea's Hee-Won Han hit the golf
 course feeling recharged and aggressive. She opened with two
 consecutive birdies Monday en route to a 3-under 68 and a wire-to-wire,
 two-stroke victory in the 54-hole Office Depot Championship.

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