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GLENDALE, Ariz. Darron Lee Super Bowl Jersey . -- Don Maloney has held one of the most unenviable positions in sports the past four years, trying to build a roster with no owner and a skimpy budget. He managed to navigate his way through it successfully, leading the Phoenix Coyotes to the playoffs three times and the best season in franchise history two years ago. The NHL rewarded Maloney on Friday, signing the Coyotes general manager to a long-term contract that will keep him with the franchise no matter where it ends up playing. "We are very pleased that Don has agreed to sign a long-term contract extension with the Coyotes," NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said in a statement. "Since joining the team in 2007, Don has done an outstanding job managing his team and building a competitive roster that has produced on the ice, even given less than ideal circumstances off the ice. The NHL remains committed to securing the Coyotes future in Glendale under new ownership, and we believe Dons long-term agreement evidences that he is equally committed." Maloney has been Phoenixs general manager for six seasons, the past four while operating under the restraints of being run by the NHL after former owner Jerry Moyes took the franchise into bankruptcy in 2009. Maloney was honoured as the leagues General Manager of the Year Award in 2010 and led Phoenix to three straight 40-win seasons for the first time in franchise history. Maloney also pulled the strings to build a roster in 2011-12 that earned the Coyotes their first division title in 33 years as an NHL franchise and their first trip to the Western Conference finals. The lack of an owner seemed to catch up to the Coyotes this year, when they went 21-18-9 in the lockout-shortened season, but they finished only four points out of making the playoffs. Phoenix still doesnt have an owner, but a resolution to the saga is expected to come this season, either with a new owner that will keep the team in Arizona or with relocation. Maloneys contract, along with coach Dave Tippetts, was set to expire this summer. "I am grateful to continue working for this franchise," Maloney said in a statement released by the team. "We have a strong core of talented people, both on and off the ice, who are committed to building a championship team and a first class organization. I would like to thank NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly for their tremendous support these past few years." The 54-year-old Maloney joined the Coyotes after 10 seasons in the New York Rangers front office. He also worked for the New York Islanders, serving as general manager in 1992-95, and was a scout for the San Jose Sharks in 1996-97. Maloney played 13 NHL seasons with the Rangers, Hartford Whalers and Islanders. Len Dawson Super Bowl Jersey . -- Catcher Brett Hayes has agreed to a $630,000, one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, avoiding salary arbitration. Custom Chiefs Super Bowl Jerseys . LOUIS -- Alexander Steen scored a power-play goal with 59. http:///...Allen-Chiefs-Jersey/ .H. -- Matt Kenseth made it 2 for 2 in the Chase, holding off teammate Kyle Busch to win Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. SAN FRANCISCO -- The Los Angeles Dodgers will be making a lot longer trip than they hoped to begin the playoffs.Ace Clayton Kershaw got outpitched by rookie Ty Blach and the NL West champion Dodgers lost to the San Francisco Giants 3-0 Saturday, costing them a chance at home-field advantage in the Division Series.Los Angeles has lost four of five since clinching their fourth straight division title.Rather than commuting from their homes to Dodger Stadium, the LA contingent will open the best-of-five playoffs at NL East champion Washington.Were on a little bit of a slide here but were still in good position, manager Dave Roberts said.Kershaw (12-4) gave up three runs, two of them unearned, in seven innings. He gave up a home run to Angel Pagan in the fifth to break a scoreless tie.They were swinging from the get-go, Kershaw said. I made a few dumb pitches, a few I shouldnt have thrown. Probably caught too much of the plate on a few. Overall it was kind of a frustrating day.Kershaw is set to pitch the playoff opener in Washington.The Dodgers-Giants result was posted on the videoboard at Nationals Park in the seventh inning while Washington played Miami. It was announced that the Nationals had clinched the home field, and the crowd responded with a standing ovation.The Giants stayed one game ahead of St. Louis for the second NL wild-card slot. The Cardinals beat visiting Pittsburgh 4-3 earlier in the day.Matt Moore will start for the Giants on Sunday, and a win -- or St. Louis loss -- puts them in the playoffs. The New York Mets will host the NL wild-card game on Wednesday night.Blach (1-0) earned his first big league victory, pitching eight innings of three-hit ball. He struck oout six and walked one in his second start in the majors, and also got his first two hits. Christian Okoye Super Bowl Jersey. This was the fourth game in the majors for Blach since the 25-year-old lefty made his major league debut in September.Thats one of the best pitching performances Ive seen, with this kid having a month in the major leagues, the stage he was on, whats at stake, who he was going against, Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. He just had great focus and great command. This kid was locked in.Sergio Romo pitched a hitless ninth for his fourth save.One day after gaining national attention for body-slamming a fan who had run onto the field, Pagan hit a 1-1 pitch from Kershaw into the left-field stands. It was Pagans 12th home run of the season and his first off Kershaw in 68 career at-bats.The Dodgers were limited to three singles and got only one runner to second base.Blach got Joc Pederson to ground into an inning-ending double play in the second after the Dodgers put two on, struck out the side looking in the third and retired 11 straight during one stretch.Los Angeles third baseman Justin Turner also committed a throwing error in the seventh when the Giants scored a pair of unearned runs off Kershaw.Kershaw retired 12 of the first 13 before Pagans one-out homer leading off the fifth.UP NEXTDodgers: Kenta Maeda (16-10) pitches the finale at AT&T Park on Sunday. The right-hander is unbeaten in three career starts against San Francisco.Giants: Moore (12-12) faces the Dodgers after matching his career-high of 11 strikeouts against Colorado in his previous start. ' ' '
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