Playoff contenders Yankees, Dodgers renew rivalry

Cross-country rivals -- who have met in the World Series 11 times during their storied histories -- will reconnect for a three-game series starting Friday when the Los Angeles Dodgers play host to the New York Yankees.

The clubs have not met for a title since 1981 but are playoff contenders againthis season, and they each get an early chance to test themselves against a top team.

The Dodgers are in first place in the Na