Good morning, New York sports fans. Here is your first look at what is happening today around the local sports scene.
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- The New York Yankees now know who they will be facing in the American League Championship Series. The Texas Rangers advanced Tuesday night with a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, featuring a dominant, complete-game performance from Rangers starter Cliff Lee. The series opens Friday, and the good news for the Yankees is Lee won't be available to start until at least Saturday. Steve Lepore has your MLB Playoffs TV schedule. See Pinstripe Alley for more about the Yankees. ↵
- James Wisniewski of the New York Islanders has been suspended two games by the NHL for a hand-to-mouth gesture made toward Sean Avery of the New York Rangers on Monday. SBNation.com has the video. ↵
- The New York Jets are top dog in the latest SB Nation NFL Power Rankings. A Harris Poll, however, finds that the New York Giants are still the more popular franchise. ↵
- The New York Mets are continuing their search for a general manager. ↵