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Five keys to the ALCS
The Rays are young, talented, hungry, and tough -- but not unbeatable. Tony Massarotti explains how the Red Sox can win the series, and writes that production from David Ortiz will be one of the keys.
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red sox blog
Red Sox at Rays, ALCS Game 1
QUICK ONE (9:16, MID 2, 0-0) Shields settled things down with a 1-2-3 innings, easily retiring Bay (fly to right), Mark Kotsay (grounder to first),...
patriots blog
Maroney questionable
RB Laurence Maroney (shoulder) listed as questionable on the Patriots' injury report today.
Today's lineup
Practice has started at Ritter Arena, with Chuck Kobasew watching from the stands. Kobasew is wearing a walking cast on his right leg. Kobasew said...
Showtime
Dice-K looks to lay the smackdown tonight....
Red Sox-Rays prediction roundup
Our roundup of pundit predictions for the Red Sox-Rays ALCS.
Hello, my name is . . .
Do you recognize this guy? No? Maybe you would if he put his glasses on.
Cousy let go by CSN
Bob Cousy will not be a part of the Celtics' television broadcast team this season after Comcast SportsNet decided not to retain the 80-year-old basketball...
Yawn . . . another ALCS
ST. PETERSBURG,Fla. --- Here's what I worry about: AB H 2B 3B HR RBI Youkilis 30 4 2 0 1 5 Drew 21 5 0...
Friday night updates
Questions, questions, and more questions as we head into week 6 of the high school football season. Can Everett rebound to beat BC High? Dracut...
It's a final
The defending NCAA national champion Boston College men's hockey team kicked off the 2008-09 season in winning fashion, edging Wisconsin at Conte Forum, 5-4. BC...
soccer blog
Revs ready for KC
Having clinched a playoff spot, New England Revolution players Khano Smith, Matt Reis and Michael Parkhurst preview this week's match against the Kansas City Wizards....
This week in OT
Check out this week's OT, which includes Eric Wilbur wondering which team in the ALCS is the Goliath. Also, Maureen Mullen draws a comparison between Jon Lester and Bruce Hurst. Charles P. Pierce (on Randy Moss) and Chad Finn (
on the lack of a playmaker) write on the Patriots. (10/9/08)
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The latest 10.0 ...
Bob Ryan and a guest discuss the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics and Bruins every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. (9/25/08)
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Commemorative section
Relive the Celtics' first NBA championship in 22 years.
ALCS Game 1, Red Sox vs. Rays, underway
(Globe Staff / Jim Davis)ALCS battle begins
Game 1 of the ALCS between the Red Sox and Rays is underway, and we've got in-game updates from St. Petersburg, Fla.
- Photos ALCS Game 1 | The scene at Tropicana Field
- pregame Francona on Delcarmen, Kotsay; Beckett talks
- video Beckett talks about being ready for Game 2
- video Mazz previews Game 1 | Francona
- Tonight's starting lineups | Game 1 at a glance
- predictions Video | Staff | National | Make yours
nlcs > Phillies 8, Dodgers 5
Manny homer not enough for Dodgers
Phillies pitcher Brett Myers did better at the plate (3 RBIs) than on the mound as the Phillies built an early lead and held off the Dodgers to take a 2-0 lead in the NLCS. Manny Ramirez hit a 3-run HR. (AP, 9:17 p.m.)
patriots
Maroney talks about 'issues'
Prior to taking the field today for practice, running back Laurence Maroney -- who was later listed as questionable for Sunday on the injury report -- had a mysterious question and answer session with reporters. (3:34 p.m.)
- boston sports blog Prediction roundup
- Reiss's Pieces Chargers in focus
- Bruschi has reunion with college coach
- Pro picks Out of lineup | Globe Staff picks
bruins
Kobasew in walking cast
Ex-Boston College standout Chuck Kobasew took a shot to an ankle early in last night's win over Colorado, and he'll have an X-ray later in the day to determine if he sustained a fracture.
(Globe Staff, 2:27 p.m.)
- Bruins 5, Avalanche 4 Bruins kick off season with win
- Bruins notebook Colborne a bigger man on campus
- photo gallery 8 questions for the Bruins
headlines
- celtics Cousy let go by CSN
- high school football The Forsberg 5
- nfl Eagles' Westbrook won't play Sunday against 49ers
- football NFL's review of 'Pacman' scuffle not completed
- football Browns TE Winslow will remain hospitalized
- basketball Magic Johnson critical of hosts after AIDS remarks
- horse racing No drug violation for Big Brown trainer
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College hockey 2008-09
March lion
BC coach Jerry York is entering his 37th year of coaching, but he appears as excited about the game as he was as a wide-eyed kid in Watertown.
- National outlook Sauer, Wolverines hungry for more
- ECAC preview Harvard two men down at the start
- Hockey East Terriers hopeful net result is more wins
Celtics
Walker has feet on ground
Rookie Bill Walker is concerned with defending, playing hard whether it's against All-Stars or bench-warmers, and learning the plays coach Doc Rivers seems to install 12 at a time.
Pros and cons of getting there
Similar goals, different routes. That's one way of looking at the pro golf landscape. James Driscoll is proof of this.
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TODAY'S TOP GLOBE SPORTS STORIES
- Celtics' Walker has feet on ground (By Julian Benbow, Globe Staff)
- Francona sets standard for managers (By Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff)
- March lion (By Jim McCabe, Globe Staff)
- Patriot Bruschi has reunion with college coach (By Christopher L. Gasper, Globe Staff)
- Bruins 5, Avalanche 4 Bruins kick off with win (By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff)
red sox
- Rays notebook Direction changed by beating the East (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
- Rays found the right mix to build (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
- Sports media Sox-Rays to be compelling tale (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
- Rays notebook Fastball not their concern (Boston Globe, 10/9/08)
- Red Sox tab Matsuzaka for Game 1 (Boston Globe, 10/9/08)
PATRIOTS
- Playing the matchups (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
- Is Maroney's shoulder a burden (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
- NFL games on TV (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
- Pro picks He's out of lineup, but never out of touch (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
- Fantasy corner (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
CELTICS
- Celtics' Walker has feet on ground (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
- Celtics notebook Guardian Rivers gets assist (Boston Globe, 10/9/08)
- Ray Allen is ready to come out firing for Celtics (Boston Globe, 10/8/08)
- Celtics notebook Celtics' Big Three will take it easy tonight (Boston Globe, 10/8/08)
- Unquestionably, Allen is glad to be back (Boston Globe, 10/7/08)
BRUINS
Bruins' Thomas remembers Denver boot (Boston Globe, 10/9/08)
SOCCER / REVOLUTION
Revolution clinches seventh straight playoff berth (Boston Globe, 10/7/08)
Heaps has followed this leader (Boston Globe, 10/4/08)
HIGH SCHOOLS
This week's picks (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
Saugus High football squad is getting used to winning ways again (Boston Globe, 10/9/08)
COLLEGES
This weekend's N.E. games (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
Heisman watch (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
Top 25 games (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)