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celtics
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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red sox blog
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...
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...
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....
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...
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.
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...
Lights, Cam, action
Cam Neely at his deadpan best in a pair of classic ESPN commercials.
Holy Cross hires Kearney
Former Notre Dame assistant will replace Ralph Willard as men's basketball coach at Holy Cross.
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...
Barker commits to Stanford
BB&N tight end Blake Barker verbally committed to Stanford Friday.
soccer blog
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.
The best sports photography of the week
A weekly global tour of great sports imagery.
Minor league guide
No minor attraction
Get the lowdown on the best minor league baseball destinations in New England, each one less expensive and just as enjoyable as a day at Fenway.
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title town
Commemorative
Relive the Celtics' first NBA championship in 22 years.
Mariners 7, Red Sox 6 (11 innings)
(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.
ask amalie mailbag
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?
Tony Massarotti and Kevin Paul Dupont debate how Manny Ramirez will be welcomed back after serving his suspension for PEDs.
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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- bruins Recchi says next season is likely his last
- wnba Mercury's Taurasi cited for DUI
- Dorchester tennis club hosts pro tournament
- nba Phil Jackson says he'll return to Lakers
- Men's basketball Kearney to lead Holy Cross
- MLB Tainted Ramírez returns tonight
- Sports Log Report: Top Cuban prospect defects
- NFL notebook Jets’ Pace is suspended four games
- Soccer Revolution at a loss without healthy bodies
- Fitchburg Longsjo Classic Zirbel, Powers set pace
features, notebooks, and columns
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
The sports world's eager embrace of social media like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter is giving fans greater access to their favorite athletes.
- Graphic Trick or tweet?
Golf notes
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.
Bob Ryan
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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TODAY'S GLOBE SPORTS FRONT PAGE
- Wimbledon Williams sisters take final stage again (By Liz Clarke, The Washington Post)
- Papelbon’s brother close with the closer (By Adam Kilgore, Globe Staff)
- Celtics offer Wallace a contract (By Frank Dell’Apa and Marc J. Spears, Globe Staff)
- Sites help sports figures keep us posted (By Shira Springer, Globe Staff)
Red Sox
- Notables (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
- Roundup Yankees claim 7th straight (Boston Globe, 7/2/09)
- Notables (Boston Globe, 7/2/09)
- Papelbon adds to savings account (Boston Globe, 7/2/09)
- Red Sox notebook Red Sox’ Bay bloodied and battered (Boston Globe, 7/2/09)
PATRIOTS
- Patriots notebook Patriots’ Bruschi blows whistle: He eventually wants to coach (Boston Globe, 7/1/09)
- What's in your five (Boston Globe, 6/30/09)
- Football Notes Spagnuolo taking Rams by the horns (Boston Globe, 6/28/09)
- Light tackles broadcasting (Boston Globe, 6/26/09)
- Patriots notebook Patriots' Bruschi not looking (too far) ahead (Boston Globe, 6/22/09)
CELTICS
- NBA notebook Artest to join Lakers (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
- Celtics offer Wallace a contract (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
- Celtics have target (Boston Globe, 7/2/09)
- NBA notebook Gordon picks Pistons (Boston Globe, 7/2/09)
- Celtics notebook Powe headed to open market (Boston Globe, 7/2/09)
BRUINS
- Bruins notebook Recchi re-ups with Bruins (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
- NHL roundup Another Canadien defection? (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
- NHL notebook Hossa lands in Chicago (Boston Globe, 7/2/09)
- Bruins begin free agency by signing Begin (Boston Globe, 7/2/09)
- On hockey Gomez goes from Rangers to Canadiens (Boston Globe, 7/1/09)
SOCCER / REVOLUTION
- Islanders shock Revolution in US Open Cup (Boston Globe, 7/1/09)
- Harrisburg City Islanders vs. Revolution (Boston Globe, 6/30/09)
- Brazil 3, US 2 Ugly finish costs US soccer team against Brazil (Boston Globe, 6/29/09)
- Revolution 1, Atlas 0 Revolution map out a win (Boston Globe, 6/29/09)
- US thriving, but Brazil is next (Boston Globe, 6/26/09)
HIGH SCHOOLS
- Mansfield’s Meghan Ferreira hurdles into Harvard (Boston Globe, 7/1/09)
- Globe Editorial School sports in shambles (Boston Globe, 6/29/09)
- Menino envisions nonprofit aid for school sports (Boston Globe, 6/27/09)
- Sports West Notebook Two Brookline basketball stars heading for Brown (Boston Globe, 6/27/09)
- Roy Norden, 83, veteran of WWII, longtime high school football coach (Boston Globe, 6/27/09)
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