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More NRL games will be played in regional locations as a sweetener for the leagues decision to scrap the annual NSW City-Country Origin clash.The NRL on Monday confirmed the 88-year-old fixture will be scrapped after the 2017 edition in Mudgee.While it is disappointing that we cannot fit this game into the schedule post-2017, we are determined to take more rugby league to regional NSW and other communities throughout the country, NRL head of football Brian Canavan said on Monday.In the draw we will be releasing shortly, there will be a host of games played throughout the country and that is a trend which will continue.More than 8000 fans turned out in Tamworth in May this year as City won in an 44-30 upset, with the traditional fixture also selling out grounds in Wagga Wagga and Dubbo in recent years.But the pre-State of Origin clash was no longer viewed as a genuine trial for NSW spots, even with 2016 Blues debutants Tyson Frizell (Country), Jack Bird (Country) and Josh Mansour (City) running out this year.Country NSW has produced some of the finest players to wear the green and gold and we will pay tribute to them during this final match, Country Rugby League boss Terry Quinn said.Players like Mick Cronin, Blocker Roach, Boyd Cordner, Tyson Frizell and so many others learnt their craft in country areas and went on to become greats in our game.The 2017 City-Country clash will be played at Glen Willow Regional Sports Stadium on May 7.<a href="http://www.lightninghockeystore.us/Ryan-Callahan-Jersey/">Ryan Callahan Lightning Jersey</a>. 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Each of the last couple of times weve either gotten it done during the World Series or a few days afterwards. I remain optimistic that were going to be in that same window in terms of getting it done.Primary issues include luxury tax thresholds, managements desire for a draft of international amateur players, changes in schedule rules to ease travel and international play such as regular-season games in London. Baseball has not had a work stoppage since the 1994-95 strike that led to the cancellation of the World Series for the first time in 90 years.Manfred was managements primary negotiator for the last three labor deals, then succeeded Bud Selig as commissioner in January 2015. Former All-Star first baseman Tony Clark is leading players in talks for the first time; he took over as union head following the death of Michael Weiner in November 2013.Manfred said whether an agreement is reached during this years Series depends on how long the World Series goes.On other topics:RATINGSClevelands 6-0 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night drew the highest rating on Fox for a Series opener since 2009. Viewers are intrigued by the Cubs quest for their first title since 1908; the Indians have not won since 1948.An average of 19.4 million viewers watched on Fox, up 30 percent from the 14.9 million average for Kansas Citys 14-inning Game 1 win over the New York Mets last year.We define our postseason challenge as finding narratives that takes our tremendous season-long, local audiences, and draws them into the postseason, even if their team is not there in the postseason, Manfred said. I think that the narrative surrounding 68 years in Cleveland and 108 years in Chicago is exactly the recipe that we need to take that tremendous local fan interest that goes on all season longg and draws it into the postseason.ddddddddddddAnd the rating last night was a first indication that that narrative is going to be powerful.OLYMPICS/WORLD BASEBALL CLASSICIt is imperative that our sport continue to develop a broader international footprint, he said. It is the way that the media landscape is going to evolve, attracting international audiences is going to be absolutely crucial. I think its an area where we need to continue to focus. Our players need to be prepared to go to different countries and play, because I think its crucial to building the popularity of the game in other countries.The next WBC is scheduled for March.Given the difficulties associated with playing major league players in the Olympics, I think its important for baseball to continue to have a premier international event. We need to work hard to make sure that the WBC is that event, he said.INDIANS LOGOManfred plans to meet with Indians owner Paul Dolan following the Series to discuss the teams continued use of the controversial Chief Wahoo logo. The smiling, red-faced symbol has stirred strong opinions for years. Manfred said he understands that particular logo is offensive to some people, and all of us at Major League Baseball understand why.Manfred also appreciated the segment of fans who are attached to Chief Wahoo, which still appears on some of the Indians caps and sleeves of game jerseys.The Indians dropped Chief Wahoo as their primary logo three years ago, replacing it with a block C, but that isnt enough for some groups who want it abolished completely.Manfred said he and Dolan agreed to put of discussion until after the Series.OAKLAND AND TAMPA BAY BALLPARKSI think both Tampa and Oakland are major league markets, and we need major league-quality facilities in those two markets, Manfred said.The St. Petersburg City Council voted in January to give the Rays permission to search for new ballpark sites on both sides of Tampa Bay. 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