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In this multiple exposure image, St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha throws during the fifth inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the Boston Red Sox Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, in Boston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

In this multiple exposure image, St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha throws during the fifth inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the Boston Red Sox Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, in Boston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz celebrates with Jonny Gomes, left, after Ortiz hit a two-run home run off St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha during the sixth inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) and Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during third period NHL hockey action in Edmonton, Alta., on Thursday Oct. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jason Franson)

La estadounidense Serena Williams regresa una pelota ante la checa Petra Kvitova durante un partido por el Campeonato de la WTA en Estambul, Turquía, el 24 de octubre de 2013. Williams ganó 6-2, 6-3 y avanzó a las semifinales. (AP Foto)

Your Top Plays for Today: AP's Sports Guide

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--CARDINALS WIN GAME 2 TO LEVEL WORLD SERIES

Just when it seemed Michael Wacha had cracked, the St. Louis Cardinals began scooting around the bases to beat the Red Sox in game two and and level the World Series.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/wacha-cards-top-red-sox-tie-world-series-1

--F1 CHAMPIONSHIP LEADER VETTEL FASTEST IN 1ST PRACTICE IN INDIA

Sebastian Vettel continued his dominance in India by edging out Red Bull teammate Mark Webber for the quickest time Friday in the opening practice session for the Formula One Indian Grand Prix.

http://bigstory.ap.org/photo/india-f1-gp-auto-racing-436

--OVECHKIN'S 10TH GOAL LIFTS CAPITALS OVER OILERS

Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL-leading 10th goal and added an assist for the Washington Capitals, who beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 for their third straight win.

http://apne.ws/HiEpyf

--TUG-OF-WAR OVER COSTA AHEAD OF WORLD CUP

Luiz Felipe Scolari says he will pick Diego Costa for Brazil, leaving it up to the striker to decide whether to represent his native country or world champion Spain.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/news/20131024/diego-costa-luiz-felipe-scolari-pick-for-brazil-team-spain.ap/

--SERENA WILLIAMS BREEZES INTO WTA CHAMPIONSHIP SEMIFINALS

Defending champion Serena Williams advanced to the semifinals of the WTA Championships by sweeping past Petra Kvitova 6-2, 6-3, her third straight-sets win in the group stage.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/defending-champion-williams-reaches-wta-semifinal

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