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California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

LODI, Calif. (AP) — It’s harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as ...
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Dahlin-led Buffalo Sabres hungry for more a season after ending NHL-record 14-year playoff drought

Last season: 50-23-9, snapped NHL-record 14-season playoff drought; lost to Montreal in second round. COACH: Lindy Ruff ...
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New Jersey Devils have their sights set on the Stanley Cup, eventually. First, the playoffs

Last season: 42-37-3, missed playoffs. COACH: Sheldon Keefe (84-70-10 in two seasons, 296-167-50 with two teams overall). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 1 vs. Philadelphia. DEPARTURES: General manager ...
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Coming off a last-place finish, the New York Rangers enter the season with low external expectations

Last season: 34-39-9, missed playoffs. COACH: Mike Sullivan (34-39-9 in first season, 513-350-15-121 with three teams overall ...
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Peter DeBoer gets to put his stamp on the Islanders in his first full season as coach

Last season: 43-34-5, missed playoffs COACH: Peter DeBoer (1-3-0 after getting hired with four games left, 663-450-152 with six teams overall). SEASON OPENER: Sept. 30 at Toronto. DEPARTURES: ...
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NHL’s Atlantic Division promises to be as competitive as ever with 7 teams realistically in the hunt

By JOHN WAWROW Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak remembers the good old days when 90-plus points was a realistic objective for teams to qualify for the playoffs. Not this year, with the NHL’s newly ...
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Metropolitan Division is a free-for-all behind defending champion Carolina at the top

By STEPHEN WHYNO Everyone else in the Metropolitan Division is looking up at the Carolina Hurricanes. The reigning Stanley Cup champions bring back nearly everyone after running away with first place ...
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A tougher division awaits as the Philadelphia Flyers aim to prove last season was no fluke

Last season: 43-27-12, lost in the Eastern Conference semifinals. COACH: Rick Tocchet (43-27-12 last season, 329-92-99 in 10 NHL seasons). SEASON OPENER: Sept. 30 vs. Pittsburgh. DEPARTURES: ...
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Yankees activate 2B Jazz Chisholm Jr. following short IL stint with sprained right thumb

The Yankees activated Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the 10-day injured list Tuesday following a short absence with a sprained right ...
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Patriots place Mike Onwenu on injured reserve with an ankle injury; right guard out at least 4 weeks

By KYLE HIGHTOWER The New England Patriots will be without starting right guard Mike Onwenu for at least the next four weeks ...
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Blue Streaks’ Fortino nominated for Heart of a Giant award

Saratoga Springs High School sophomore Jesse Fortino has already faced challenges that would test the resolve of most adults. Now, through football and the relationships he has built within the sport, ...