It's been a busy week on the local sports scene, as the Red Sox battled the Yankees in the Wild Card round, the Atlantic 10 held Media Day , where coaches and media members predicted where teams will finish this season, and a true tennis legend will be on the ballot for induction to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2026. Here's a look back at The Providence Journal's top sports stories of the week that ended Oct. 3 :

∎Woonsocket native and former Bishop Hendricken star turned Major League Baseball player and manager Rocco Baldelli was fired as the skipper of the Minnesota Twins . On Monday, Sept. 29, the team released a statement, saying, “This game is ultimately measured by results, and over the past two seasons we did not reach the goals we set.” Minnesota's preside

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