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[October 01, 2013]  (AP) -- An AP sports guide:

TAMPA BAY RAYS CLAIM LAST MLB PLAYOFF BERTH

The Tampa Bay Rays claimed the last berth in Major League Baseball's playoffs by winning 5-2 at Texas in a tiebreaker game.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/
rays-playoffs-again-after-5-2-win-over-rangers

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MUNICH SET TO BID FOR 2022 WINTER OLYMPICS

Munich is set to make a bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics after the German Olympic Sports Confederation approves the plan put forward by the Bavarian city.

http://apne.ws/16Zs9Z3

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INDONESIAN BUSINESSMAN CLOSES ON INTERNAZIONALE TAKEOVER

Indonesian businessman Erick Thohir could complete a takeover of Italian giants Internazionale this week, according to the club president.

http://apne.ws/16QL1Z8

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GALATASARAY HIRES MANCINI AS NEW COACH

Galatasaray has hired Roberto Mancini as the team's new head coach; his first job since being ousted at Manchester City.

http://apne.ws/1dSBvL3

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CUBS FIRE SVEUM AFTER TWO YEARS

The Chicago Cubs react to finishing last in the National League Central division by firing manager Dale Sveum after two years in charge.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/
cubs-fire-manager-dale-sveum

[Associated Press]

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