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Tim Wakefield, who revived his career and Red Sox trophy case with knuckleball, has died at 57
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Tim Wakefield, who revived his career and Red Sox trophy case with knuckleball, has died at 57

· October 1, 2023

BOSTON Tim Wakefield, the knuckleballing workhorse of the Red Sox pitching staff who bounced back after giving up a season-ending home run to the Yankees in the 2003 playoffs to help Boston win its

Tom Brady returns to hero’s welcome in New England and declares himself a ‘Patriot for life’
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Tom Brady returns to hero’s welcome in New England and declares himself a ‘Patriot for life’

· September 10, 2023

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Tom Brady made one more run out of the tunnel, just like he did for two decades before dashing out of New England to continue his legend in Tampa Bay.

Bergeron announces retirement after 19 seasons
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Bergeron announces retirement after 19 seasons

BOSTON Patrice Bergeron, who led the Boston Bruins to the 2011 championship and two other trips to the Stanley Cup Final over two decades in which he established himself as the NHL s dominant two-wa

Red Sox, Nationals, A’s among MLB teams commemorating Juneteenth
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Red Sox, Nationals, A’s among MLB teams commemorating Juneteenth

BOSTON Juneteenth flag designer Ben Haith stood on the mound at Fenway Park before the Red Sox hosted the Yankees on Sunday, waving his arms to pump up the crowd.

Red Sox win 4-1, 6-2 to sweep Yankees in doubleheader and series
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Red Sox win 4-1, 6-2 to sweep Yankees in doubleheader and series

BOSTON Alex Verdugo scored on a catcher s interference to break a fourth-inning tie and then scored again in the fifth after reaching on a dropped popop and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yank

Caleb Martin helps Heat toGame 7 win over Celtics and spot in NBA Finals
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Caleb Martin helps Heat toGame 7 win over Celtics and spot in NBA Finals

BOSTON No unprecedented comeback, no last-tick miracle, no cavalcade of higher seeds is going to prevent these Miami Heat from playing for the NBA title.

Tatum sets Game 7 record with 51 points, Celtics beat 76ers 112-88
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Tatum sets Game 7 record with 51 points, Celtics beat 76ers 112-88

BOSTON Jayson Tatum scored 51 points the most in a Game 7 in NBA history and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-88 on Sunday to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the s

76ers, Celtics ready for Game 7 at TD Garden for spot in East finals vs. Heat
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76ers, Celtics ready for Game 7 at TD Garden for spot in East finals vs. Heat

BOSTON Joe Mazzulla s Game 7 experience has been as an assistant coach, including last year when the Celtics won two of them on their way to the NBA Finals.

Presidents’ Trophy curse hits record-setting Boston Bruins
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Presidents’ Trophy curse hits record-setting Boston Bruins

BOSTON The Presidents Trophy curse was too strong even for a team coming off the best regular season in NHL history.

Panthers oust record-setting Bruins 4-3 in OT in Game 7
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Panthers oust record-setting Bruins 4-3 in OT in Game 7

BOSTON The Boston Bruins are done, with a long offseason to think about their failure to capitalize on the greatest regular season in NHL history.

Boston Marathon sweep for Kenya, but not favorite Kipchoge
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Boston Marathon sweep for Kenya, but not favorite Kipchoge

BOSTON Defending Boston Marathon champion Evans Chebet wasn t focused on beating Eliud Kipchoge, the world record holder considered the greatest marathoner of all time.

Boston Marathon poses new challenge for Kipchoge: slow down
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Boston Marathon poses new challenge for Kipchoge: slow down

BOSTON World record-holder Eliud Kipchoge has the speed to outclass the rest of the field when he makes his Boston Marathon debut on Monday.

Bank of America signs on as new Boston Marathon sponsor
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Bank of America signs on as new Boston Marathon sponsor

BOSTON The Boston Marathon has agreed to a 10-year sponsorship deal with Bank of America that organizers hope will allow the world s oldest and most prestigious annual 26.2-mile road race to grow ov

Tatum has 41, Celtics push back on Giannis, Bucks
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Tatum has 41, Celtics push back on Giannis, Bucks

· December 25, 2022

BOSTON Jaylen Brown knocked down his shots in the fourth quarter. And then he knocked down Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Fields, Bears score 23 straight points, beat Pats 33-14
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Fields, Bears score 23 straight points, beat Pats 33-14

· October 24, 2022

Justin Fields threw for 179 yards and a touchdown and ran for 82 yards and another score, and the Bears defense forced returning Patriots starter Mac Jones back to the bench on Monday night to give Ch

Bill Russell, NBA great and Celtics legend, dies at 88
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Bill Russell, NBA great and Celtics legend, dies at 88

BOSTON Bill Russell redefined how basketball is played, and then he changed the way sports are viewed in a racially divided country.

Masters champ Scheffler ties for 2d in US Open at Brookline
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Masters champ Scheffler ties for 2d in US Open at Brookline

BROOKLINE, Mass. Scottie Scheffler stood in the eighth fairway at The Country Club and waited for his ball to stop rolling. When it did, he took a few steps to his left and tried for a third time to

Travis Vick adds US Open low amateur medal to NCAA trophy
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Travis Vick adds US Open low amateur medal to NCAA trophy

BROOKLINE, Mass. Travis Vick was already an NCAA team champion at Texas. Now he can add low amateur at the U.S Open to his resume.

Curry scores 43 to beat Boston as Warriors tie NBA Finals 2-2
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Curry scores 43 to beat Boston as Warriors tie NBA Finals 2-2

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Marchand scores twice as Bruins tie series
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Marchand scores twice as Bruins tie series

BOSTON Brad Marchand raced toward the empty net, and there was nothing Carolina defenseman Tony DeAngelo could do except throw his stick at the puck. Forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi shattered his across