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MLB | CLEVELAND 5, 4 NHL | EXPANSION DRAFT Hernandez, Indians top Astros Kraken expansion draft 1st time in 6 tries this year showcases Seattle, lacks drama By TIM BOOTH By KRISTIE RIEKEN Associated Press Associated Press » SEATTLE » HOUSTON The Kraken expansion Rookie draft lacked drama after had a season-high three all 30 picks leaked out RBIs and Cesar Hernandez hours before they were hit a tiebreaking revealed, but it had plenty in the seventh inning to lift the to of Seattle to introduce the a 5-4 win over the Hous- NHL’s 32nd franchise. ton Astros on Wednesday One pick was an- night to avoid a sweep. nounced by an octopus It was 4-all with one out from the Seattle Aquari- TED S. WARREN/AP in the seventh when Her- um. Another came writ- Chris Dreidger, center, a goalie from the Florida Pan- nandez, who earlier hit an ten on a fish thrown in the thers, stands with ESPN NHL hockey draft host Chris RBI double, sent a pitch city’s legendary Pike Place Fowler, left, and Seattle Kraken general manager from (0-1) Market. Ron Francis as he is introduced Wednesday as a new into the seats in right field. As far as the play- player for the Kraken during the team’s expansion It was his 16th homer this ers selected, the Krak- draft event in Seattle. season, eclipsing the ca- KEVIN M. COX/The Daily News en got their goaltender reer-high 15 he hit in 2018 Cleveland Indians Cesar Hernandez celebrates after in late-blooming Chris the 34-year-old’s ques- augural season at Vegas and matched last year. putting the Indians back on top with a home run off Driedger, perhaps their tionable injury history, led and then open Climate Rookie starter Eli Mor- relief pitcher Austin Pruitt in the top of first captain in defense- to Seattle passing on him. Pledge Arena Oct. 23 gan permitted three hits the seventh inning on Wednesday at Park. man Mark Giordano and “Any time you see a against Vancouver. and three runs in five-plus veteran forwards Jordan name like Carey Price “It feels a little bit dif- innings. (3-3) with two outs to put Cleve- and a run-scoring single by Eberle and Jared McCann. available, you have to con- ferent today, but it’s been allowed two hits and a run land up 1-0. . They passed on big-mon- sider it,” Kraken general crazy last day or so,” Gior- ey goaltender Carey Price manager Ron Francis said. dano said. “This is the first in the sixth and James Kar- The Astros tied it when TRAINER’S ROOM inchak pitched a perfect Altuve connected off in the fresh off backstopping “Certainly we did that, we time in my career I’ve ever ninth for his 11th save. fourth. Tucker sent a chan- Astros: RHP Jose Urquidy Montreal to the Stanley had a lot of discussions. been drafted, so thank Jose Altuve and Kyle geup from Morgan over (right shoulder discom- Cup Final, choosing in- And at the end of the day, you to the Kraken and I’m Tucker both homered for the low fence in right field fort) threw 35 pitches off stead to sign Driedger to we made the decision that happy to be here.” the Astros for the second to put Houston on top 2-1 flat ground on Wednesday. a $10.5 million, three-year we did to go in a different Eberle, one of a hand- straight game. Houston lost in the fifth inning. Manager said contract. direction.” ful of players on site at to the Indians for the first ’s single they’ll wait to see how he feels “When I kind of came Seattle also took goal- Gas Works Park on Lake time this season after win- in the sixth loaded the bas- in the coming days before de- to terms, I had no clue ies Vitek Vanecek from Union, called it a “new ning the first six meetings. es with no outs and chased ciding on his next step. who my goalie partner Washington and Joey challenge.” would be,” Driedger said. “You don’t get many op- Houston starter Lance McCullers. UP NEXT Daccord from Ottawa. McCullers Jr. gave up six took over and struck out “I’m kind of just betting Driedger and Vanecek portunities to be part of a hits and four runs while the next two batters before Astros: Houston is off on myself in that situa- combine to cost less than new franchise,” said Eber- striking out eight in five- Clement doubled to center Thursday before opening tion. In the NHL there’s half of Price. le, who came from the plus innings. field to clear the bases and a three-game series against going to be competition Giordano, 37, has the New York Islanders. “Any singled to start put the Indians up 4-2. Texas on Friday night when wherever you go.” biggest cap hit of any play- time you get that opportu- the third and advanced on The Astros tied it in the (3-5, 4.09) will Price’s cap hit of $10.5 er the Kraken selected but nity to bring the Cup to a a sacrifice bunt by Clem- bottom of the inning with oppose Rangers’ left-hander million — annually — for could soon wear the “C” city that’s never had it be- ent. Hernandez doubled an RBI double from Altuve Kolby Allard (2-7, 4.06). the next five seasons, plus when they open their in- fore, it’s pretty special.”

COLLEGE FOOTBALL | BIG 12 CONFERENCE NFL | DALLAS Cowboys With vaccinations Texas, Oklahoma Jones expects the wide addressed, Jerry Jones reportedly reach out Cowboys to improve receiver turned his focus to on- Michael field concerns, where the to SEC about joining off 6-10 season Irvin said Cowboys have plenty after going 6-10 in the miserable The last time Texas got a » OXNARD, Calif. the failure to wandering eye for alternative NFC East last season. Jerry Jones expects the have at least conference affiliations it Quarterback Dak Prescott is Dallas Cowboys to make JERRY 85 percent fueled a series of realignment expected to participate fully in significant strides in pursuit JONES of players in college sports that nearly training camp after sustaining of their first Super Bowl vaccinated killed the Big 12. a compound fracture of his since the 1995 season. meant they were not A report that Texas could right ankle in Week 5, coach Back on stage for nearly committed to winning. NFL once again be exploring free Mike McCarthy said. Running an hour ahead of the teams are allowed to operate agency ended up stealing the with relaxed COVID protocols back Ezekiel Elliott, who headlines at the Southeastern start of training camp, LM OTERO/AP after reaching that threshold. has been showing off his Conference media days and the Cowboys owner and Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian speaks during the col- Jerry Jones said he improved physique on social cranked up speculation about general manager was in lege football Big 12 media days Thursday in Arlington. his element during a free- understood the competitive media, should find more another round of conference running room with improved wheeling press conference spirit behind Irvin’s shuffling. health on the offensive line television deals. The grant of scrambled to not be left out. Wednesday where much comments and indicated The after setting career lows rights lines up with the Big The Big East was poached of his optimism centered the three-time Super Bowl reported Wednesday, citing in rushing yards (979) and a source it did not identify, 12’s contracts with Fox and right out of the major college on progress regarding winner and Hall of Fame ESPN and runs through the football business before COVID-19 vaccinations. touchdowns (9). that Big 12 powers Texas and inductee’s comments may The defense has a new Oklahoma have reached out 2024-25 school year. finally reconstituting as the Jones said five of the have helped spur some Back in 2010, the then American Athletic Conference. 90 players the Cowboys coordinator in former to the SEC about potentially players to get vaccinated. Atlanta head coach Dan joining the league. Pac-10 — led by new Life without Texas and brought to training camp “Well, Michael Irvin is commissioner Larry Scott — Oklahoma would be uncertain are not yet “in the pipeline” Quinn and new personnel The newspaper cited a “high- the best example that I headlined by linebacker ranking official with knowledge tried to woo Texas and five — at best —- for the other to receive some form of know of how much will and vaccine. Micah Parsons, who was of the situation” and said an other Big 12 schools into the schools in the Big 12. how much body language West Coast-based conference Even an unconfirmed Among the majority, drafted 12th overall. They announcement could come and how much heart and to form a Pac-16. report, prompted an assertive some are waiting to receive will have to make significant in the next couple of weeks. sacrifice mean to winning headway after allowing 29.6 Adding two members would That failed. response from Oklahoma a second dose or have yet to Texas stayed put and instead State on Wednesday. clear the 14-day threshold championships. He is that. points per game despite give the powerhouse SEC 16 And so when he talks, I listen. finishing tied for seventh in teams, the largest in major started its own television “If true, we would be to be regarded as fully I know that,” the long-time the league in takeaways. college football. network. After another flirtation gravely disappointed,” the vaccinated, Cowboys CEO owner said. “And I think he Despite those struggles, Questions about the report between Texas, Oklahoma and Cowboys’ statement said. Stephen Jones said. has a good reputation with Jerry Jones sees parallels were greeted by a series of no Scott, Texas A&M bolted for “While we place a premium “There’s not one thing the current group of players between the top of his comments from the primary the SEC in 2012 and Missouri on history, loyalty and trust, be that this issue of vaccine as because of his visibility and his parties involved, but no denials. followed the Aggies. assured, we will aggressively it pertains to the COVID that current roster and those “I’m talking about the 2021 The Big 12, which had defend and advance what is in any way, relative to the activity with the network and from the teams in the early season,” SEC Commissioner already lost Nebraska to Big best for Oklahoma State and other 31 teams in the NFL, where he is as an individual, 1990’s that won three titles Greg Sankey said as Day 3 of Ten and Colorado to the now our strong athletic program, will put us at a competitive so he comes with all the in four years. the SEC’s four-day football Pac-12, managed to hang on by which continues to excel in disadvantage,” said Jerry credibility in the world.” — Associated Press talk-fest in Hoover, Alabama, inviting TCU and West . the Big 12 and nationally.” Jones, whose team will play wound down. College sports was turned Texas A&M athletic director Pittsburgh in the Hall of Big 12 Commissioner Bob upside down for about Ross Bjork was adamant Fame game on Aug. 5. Bowlsby, whose 10-member three years as conferences about not wanting the The team’s vaccination league would suffer a major jockeyed to fortify Longhorns to join the SEC. status came into the blow with such defections, themselves and schools — Associated Press spotlight after former did not return messages from AP seeking comment. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS “The college athletics OMG! landscape is shifting AND PARTIES: constantly,” Oklahoma said in a DISCOUNT statement. “We don’t address South Houston Green Power, LLC, has every anonymous rumor.” 2bacco & BEER applied to the Texas Commission on A Texas statement offered a Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for renewal similar response: “Speculation @4101 CHURCH of Air Quality Permit No. 46042, which always swirls around collegiate & would authorize continued operation of a athletics. We will not address South Houston Green Power facility located rumors or speculation.” a DRIVE-THRU! Any move to leave the Big at 2501 5th Avenue South, Texas City, 12 would be complicated $AVE Galveston County, Texas 77590. Additional by an agreement its schools information concerning this application is made after the last round contained in the public notice section of this of realignment to hand newspaper. their media rights over to iki obacco uT league through their current T T H