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MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games

NEW YORK — Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in a plan given to players during collective bargaining Thursday. Owners also proposed adding nine additional days off to the ...

High School Sports Roundup from Oct. 8

GIRLS SOCCER Bristol 10, Maplewood 0 — Myah Shipman and Lauren Church had two goals each to lead Bristol. Deserae Raymond led the Panthers with four assists, while Shipman assisted on two goals as well. Other Bristol goal scorers included Annslee Quinn, Miya Ditosto, Caitlin Harkelroad, Deserae Raymond, Allie Mansfield and Jazzmin Smith. VOLLEYBALL Poland 3, Niles 0 — The Bulldogs (8-11, 6-6 NE8) got 15 kills and a pair of aces from Izzy Greco. Brooke Bailey finished with 22 assists for Poland, while Dez Warren had nine points and Makenna Saville recorded five ...

Canfield shut out by Howland

CANFIELD — After 80 minutes in their first meeting two weeks ago, Canfield and Howland were tied. And after another 40 minutes Wednesday, the teams remained even. But the Tigers, whose major possession advantage yielded no goals in the first half, saw their hard work pay off in the second ...

Steelers' temper a sign of passion, not impatience

PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers learned the NFL is a reality show, complete with cameras that rarely miss a thing — particularly anything he does — long, long ago. So forgive the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback if he doesn't get worked up over a little jawing during the course of a game, be ...

Capitals top Penguins in Ovechkin's final home opener

WASHINGTON — Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals held on for a win in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener, 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night. Anthony Beauvillier, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Alex Tuch and Ryan Leonard also scored for the Capitals, who ...