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h.s. football

Back to the gridiron ...

We're kicking off a new season of high school football with a full slate of games this evening. Check back all night for live blogging from the key games.

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Beckett may be an ace in the whole

In slightly more than two weeks, the Red Sox have gone from a team in apparent tatters to one with an unmistakable swagger. And now Josh Beckett returns Friday night. ...
Extra bases
red sox blog
Youkilis in Boston dealing with a 'personal matter'
Kevin Youkilis is not with the Red Sox in Texas because of a “personal matter at home,” manager Terry Francona said in his office today....
Reiss's Pieces
patriots blog
Miami looks at Jackson
The Globe's Chris Gasper has confirmed that former Patriots receiver Chad Jackson visited with the Miami Dolphins today. Jackson, the Patriots' second-round pick in the...
Touching all the Bases
Lone stars
The Texas Rangers? Yawwwwn. They weren't even interesting when Chuck Norris had that show about them. Sure, the Red Sox' opponent the next three days...
Boston Dirt Dogs

Pedey Storms Ahead in MVP Race

What's the difference between Pedroia and a pit bull? Big stick....
High school sports blog
Live blog: Dracut vs. Brockton
We're going to try a different way of live blogging starting with tonight's Game of the Week.
High School Sports Blog
Brace Listed as Probable for Tech game
Boston College defensive tackle Ron Brace (back) did not practice this afternoon and is regarded as probable for Saturday's home opener against Georgia Tech.....
Boston Sports Blog
Prediction roundup
How folks around the country are picking this weekend's Chiefs-Patriots game.
Bruins blog
Chara continues rehab
Zdeno Chara should be ready to thump by the regular season. (Barry Chin/Globe Staff) Zdeno Chara, on the ice at Ristuccia Arena the last...
Celtics blog
Meet Leon
Celtics forward Leon Powe will be signing autographs at the Modell's Sporting Goods at Fresh Pond Shopping Center, located at 170 Alewife Brook Parkway in...
Bob Ryan's blog
They've had a good run
BEIJING -- As defending men's basketball champions, the Argentines had hoped to repeat. That's only natural. But they seemed very happy to be leaving here...
Soccer blog
soccer blog
Video: Revolution trivia
With the Revolution heading to Columbus with only one thing in mind this weekend -- first place -- the RevsTV crew decided to keep get...
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deutsche bank
A mixed bag for Mickelson
NORTON -- The bad news is, Phil Mickelson most likely won't be on hand for the fourth and final round of the Deutsche Bank...
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The latest 10.0 ...

The latest 10.0 ...

The Globe's Kevin Paul Dupont joins Bob Ryan to debate the Sox' chances in the AL East, and whether or not one should root for the Yankees. (9/3/08)

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Commemorative section

Commemorative section

Relive the Celtics' first NBA championship in 22 years.
Commemorative section

Commemorative section

Relive the Red Sox' second World Series title in four years.
Commemorative section

Commemorative section

Relive the Pats' Super Bowl XXXIX win.
red sox at rangers, underway
Updates from Texas ... (Globe Staff / Barry Chin)

Updates from Texas ...

Josh Beckett returns to the mound tonight for the Red Sox against the Rangers, and he'll have third baseman Mike Lowell in the lineup for support. Kevin Youkilis, away from the team do deal with a personal matter, is out for a third straight game. The Globe's Adam Kilgore has updates from Texas ...
ask amalie mailbag

A mixed 'bag

Dustin Pedroia's odd habits, Yankees-Sox relations, and who should be voted Manager of the Year are among the topics covered in this week's Ask Amalie Red Sox mailbag. (Amalie Benjamin, 11:31 a.m.)
Brady not on injury report
patriots

Brady not on injury report

Sidelined for all four exhibition games, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was not listed on the team's injury report Friday afternoon. (Globe, 3:29 p.m.)
patriots vs. chiefs > predictions

Prediction roundup: All signs point to a rout

You wanted intrigue on Week 1? Forget it. Boston.com's Eric Wilbur rounds up how the experts are picking Sunday's Patriots season opener against the Chiefs.

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A slam dunk
Basketball

A slam dunk

Patrick Ewing was named to the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, and was an 11-time All-Star. Today, he will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Sammy Morris
Patriots

Morris a photographer, too

Sammy Morris is sharpening his focus this season. On the field, he is an integral part of the Patriots' running back corps. But his focus has extended beyond football - he's a budding photographer.
Novak Djokovic
Tennis

It's no joking matter

Playing with the ferocity of a wounded lion Novak Djokovic roared past Andy Roddick to reach his second consecutive US Open semifinal.
A promise kept
Stan Grossfeld

A promise kept

A pair of Utah children lived their father's dream of seeing the Red Sox play at Fenway.

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BRUINS

Bruins sign veteran forward Yelle (Boston Globe, 9/4/08)
Hockey notes He's one hungry Shark (Boston Globe, 8/31/08)

SOCCER / REVOLUTION

Joe Public 4, Revolution 0 'Public' schooled: Revolution routed in CONCACAF Champions League (Boston Globe, 9/3/08)
Revolution notebook Help is wanted, but may be hard to find (Boston Globe, 9/3/08)
Revolution strikers on shelf (Boston Globe, 9/2/08)
Revolution notebook Minutes man Reis returns against LA (Boston Globe, 8/31/08)
Revolution 2, Galaxy 2 This tie is a crowd-pleaser (Boston Globe, 8/31/08)

HIGH SCHOOLS

Lancers put streak on the line (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
Web slingers (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
This week's schedule (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
This week's picks (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
For Ruggles, return a home run (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)

COLLEGES

BC notebook Boston College's Brace probable for Georgia Tech (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
College football on the air (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
Top 25 (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
Downs and distance (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
Heisman watch (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)