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San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl, right, of the Czech Republic, is pushed into the boards by Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, in Los Angeles. Doughty received a penalty for boarding on the play. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl, right, of the Czech Republic, is pushed into the boards by Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, in Los Angeles. Doughty received a penalty for boarding on the play. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

By Associated Press October 9, 2014 1 min read

Your Top Plays for Today: AP’s Sports Guide

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NEW NHL SEASON BEGINS, CHAMPION KINGS BEATEN 4-0

The new NHL season begins with San Jose handing Stanley Cup champions, the L.A. Kings, a quick reality check with a 4-0 result.

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/sharks-rout-la-kings-crashing-cup-celebration-26062970

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FEDERER PULLS OFF GREAT ESCAPE AT SHANGHAI

Roger Federer saves five match points before beating Leonard Mayer at the Shanghai Masters.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/b86556c34acd4093af049d842648440b/murray-moves-3rd-round-shanghai-masters?utm_campaign=AP_Sports&utm_source=SocialFlow&utm_medium=Twitter

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THOROUGHBRED GREAT CIGAR DIES

Two-time Horse of the Year winner Cigar dies aged 24 due to post-surgery complications.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/a37e4cb398b74af6935f8001e5328940/2-time-horse-year-cigar-dies-after-surgery

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ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE CONSIDERS GAMES OUTSIDE UK

England’s Premier League has renewed interest in staging league games around the world.

http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/English-Premier-League-explores-global-expansion-5807090.php

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F1 URGED TO CONSIDER CLOSED COCKPITS

Formula One chiefs are discussing the possibility of closed cockpits after last weekend’s crash that left Jules Bianchi in a critical condition with severe head injuries.

http://racing.ap.org/article/williams-chief-f1-should-consider-closed-cockpits