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Marbury: I'm likely gone

Stephon Marbury said he doesn't expect to be returning to Boston after receiving a disappointing offer.

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Updates: Red Sox Vs. Mariners
10:20 Pedroia grounds out hard to third. Mariners win 7-6 in 11 innings. Chris Jakubauskas moves to 5-5 and Ramirez goes to 5-2. 10:18 JD...
Reiss's Pieces
patriots blog
Globe 10.0: Could McGinest help the Patriots?
The Patriots have what can at least be considered a perceived weakness at outside linebacker for the upcoming season. Might they, then, consider bringing back...
Bruins blog
Last run for Recchi?
Mark Recchi, back on the Boston payroll for 2009-10 for $1 million, made it sound like this would be his last season as an NHLer....
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Wallace weighing offer
Rasheed Wallace is not expected to make a decision on the Celtics' offer of a mid-level exception contract for at least a week. The Celtics...
Boston Dirt Dogs
Tainted Love
LA lemmings will flock to San Diego to cheer on the drug cheat. But make no mistake, Manny's legacy if forever tarnished....
Streaking Sox can bring it on home
The Red Sox play 10 more games before the All-Star break. All of them will take place at Fenway Park. Clearly, now is not the time for Boston to let up.
Touching all the Bases
Passed out in my hammock
Nope, not slacking even more than usual -- I'm on vacation. Due back at my post Tuesday, July 7, but I'll probably crank out...
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Lights, Cam, action
Cam Neely at his deadpan best in a pair of classic ESPN commercials.
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Holy Cross hires Kearney
Former Notre Dame assistant will replace Ralph Willard as men's basketball coach at Holy Cross.
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Goin' Green
There are many things I like about Sport, among them the discovery of a talent I had no idea existed. Now I don't want...
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Barker commits to Stanford
BB&N tight end Blake Barker verbally committed to Stanford Friday.
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Strong TV ratings for US-Brazil match
Clint Dempsey and the U.S. national soccer team may have had a nightmarish second half against Brazil, but ESPN said the match scored its strongest ratings for a non-World Cup event.
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Relive the Celtics' first NBA championship in 22 years.
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Mariners 7, Red Sox 6 (11 innings)
Kevin Youkillis throws up his arms after grounding out to end the 7th inning. (John Tlumacki / Globe Staff)

Red Sox fall in extras

The Sox staged an 8th inning comeback to tie the Mariners, but wound up falling just short to Seattle in 11. Above, Kevin Youkillis throws up his arms after grounding out to end the 7th inning.
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Law of averages

Just as soon as David Ortiz rights himself, it's Jason Bay whose swing and timing is failing him. The tale of two sluggers is just one of the themes in this week's mailbag.
Globe 10.0: How will Manny be welcomed back?

Globe 10.0: How will Manny be welcomed back?

Tony Massarotti and Kevin Paul Dupont debate how Manny Ramirez will be welcomed back after serving his suspension for PEDs.
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Globe 10.0: Could McGinest still help the Patriots?

Globe 10.0: Could McGinest still help the Patriots?

Could veteran linebacker Willie McGinest help the Patriots in a one-year situation? Kevin Paul Dupont and Tony Massarotti debate.
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Federer, Roddick to meet in final

Five-time champion Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final Friday and will face Andy Roddick, who upsethometown favorite Andy Murray, for a chance at a record 15th Grand Slam title. (AP, 9:20 p.m.)

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Close with the closer

Josh Papelbon is 2 1/2 years younger, 3 inches shorter, and 15 pounds lighter than his brother Jonathan. He is a relief pitcher, but Josh and Jonathan share nothing else on a pitcher’s mound.
Sports figures keep us posted

Sports figures keep us posted

The sports world's eager embrace of social media like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter is giving fans greater access to their favorite athletes.
Tragedies reveal compassion
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Tragedies reveal compassion

After golfer Chris Smith's wife died in a car accident, every caddie at the Nationwide Tour event in Bridgeport, W.Va., had “Chris Smith’’ or “Smitty’’ on the back of their bibs.
Retiring MLB players union head Donald Fehr
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Fehr and loathing

Retiring MLB players union head Donald Fehr should not expect gushing fan tributes. But he should get them from the players he represented.

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