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China opens Games

China celebrating its first-time role as Olympic host today with a stunning display -- topped by the unworldly sight of a flying gymnast, traversing the heights of the stadium to light the flame and begin the Summer Games.

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MANNYGATE

Was baseball blindsided by a Scott Boras sting operation to get Manny's options dropped?...

at the pga championship

The oldest of golf stories continues

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Though it's not as severe as the torrential rain that nearly turned Oakland Hills Country Club into another great lake...

Manny moments

Manny Ramirez was an enigma wrapped in a riddle wrapped in a size XXXL uniform. But this much cannot be debated: It was an absolute treat to watch him hit a baseball for 7 1/2 years here.

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Kristine Lilly far from Beijing, dealing with other kicks

For those of you wondering where Kristine Lilly has been lately, the short answer is Brookline -- not China. While her longtime US Women's National...

Gone fishin'

On special assigment to track down the elusive Craig Grebeck. Will return Aug. 18....

Kobe to Italy?

BEIJING � If Italy comes knocking with big money next summer, the NBA could lose its biggest star in Kobe Bryant. When asked by The...

Providence schedule released

Following is Providence's 2008-09 schedule. Tickets will be available for purchase on Aug. 18 through Ticketmaster, www.providencebruins.com, or (401) 273-5000. October Wed. 8 Lowell Devils...

Super 8: Play-in losers play on

The MIAA Board of Directors voted to allow the losers of the Super 8 play-in games to participate in their divisional tournaments.

Adventures in Beijing

BEIJING -- In this country, there is only one Chairman, and it ain't Sinatra or Whitey Ford. You folks have George Washingtons, Abe Lincolns, the...

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The latest 10.0 ...

The Globe's Mike Reiss joins Eric Friede to preview the Patriots' preseason opener and talk a little Red Sox. (8/6/08)

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Commemorative section

Relive the Celtics' first NBA championship in 22 years.

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Giles nixes trade to Red Sox

As much as the Red Sox would have liked depth and protection for their injured players, they are moving on at this hour after receiving a thumbs down from San Diego outfielder Brian Giles on a deal to Boston. A Padres source has confirmed that Giles, who had a no-trade clause that included Boston, will be returned to the Padres. (Boston Globe, 2:57 p.m.)

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Manny Mania takes over LA

Manny Mania is all the rage in Southern California. Manny Ramírez is crushing the ball. The Dodgers are getting ready to market Manny caps complete with dreadlocks. Meanwhile, the commissioner's office is investigating the circumstances of Manny's final hours with the Red Sox. (Boston Globe)

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Friday's PGA Championship leaderboard

In-progress scores from the second round of the PGA Championship, which is being played at Oakland Hills Country Club in Michigan.

PGA Championship Second-round in-progress recap

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Preseason Game 1 > Ravens 16, Patriots 15

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Sorry start

It was the football version of "It's a Wonderful Life" for Tom Brady last night. He got to see what the Patriots would look like without him, and it was less than wonderful. (Left) Jerod Mayo tackles Ray Rice as Rice's helmet goes flying. (By Christopher L. Gasper, Boston Globe)