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Big bats a-Wake for Sox Sunday July 13, 2008
BOSTON - A week ago at this time, it would have been almost inconceivable to imagine this, but the Red Sox could be in first place at the All-Star break.

In it for the long run Sunday July 13, 2008
Early on in the pursuit, Jack Thornton's goal was 50 marathons in 50 states by age 50.

Deadline dealing is risky Sunday July 13, 2008
The young woman at the golf course insisted I keep my smashed windshield as a souvenir

Joe made it go Sunday July 13, 2008
Today's Red Sox fans remember, no doubt, the very place they were at, and the people they were with, on Oct. 27, 2004, when Doug Mientkiewicz caught Keith Foulke's gentle toss to first base to end Game 4 of the World Series.

19 out of 20... Sunday July 13, 2008
When Joe Morgan, above, took over as a manager of the Red Sox in 1988, the team won 12 in a row and 19 of 20, helping propel Boston from fourth place to an AL East championship.

Major League Leaders Through Friday's games Sunday July 13, 2008
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Slammin' good time at Fenway Sunday July 13, 2008

Lowrie: No short stop Sunday July 13, 2008
BOSTON - Enter Jed Lowrie, ahead of schedule, as the Red Sox's first-string shortstop.

Kirchen retains jersey Sunday July 13, 2008
TOULOUSE, France - One day after doping hit cycling yet again, a team that knows the perils of drug scandals all too well sped to victory yesterday as the daunting climbs of the Pyrenees awaited Tour de France riders.

Running Calendar Sunday July 13, 2008
6:30 p.m. Mondays - s - An Cu Liath City Run, 3.55 miles, An Cu Liath Pub, 11 Kelley Sq., Worcester. No entry fee. Self-timed race through Canal District. Information: Scott, (508) 951-5324; anculiathcityrun@charter.net.

Bayne leads big night for DEI at Thompson Sunday July 13, 2008
THOMPSON - Thompson International Speedway treated its fans to a fireworks display at the start of the NASCAR Camping World Series East Pepsi Full Fender Frenzy 100 last night, but it was nothing compared to the fireworks Dale Earnhardt Inc. supplied at the finish.

Busch continues to live dream Sunday July 13, 2008
JOLIET, Ill. - Kyle Busch passed Jimmie Johnson after a restart on the next-to-last lap last night to win his seventh NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race of the season.

Gatemen pound Chatham arms Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

The long trip to Chatham certainly doesn't lull the Wareham Gatemen to sleep.

Sox give Wakefield more than enough support Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — Red Sox manager Terry Francona thinks he might be seeing Tim Wakefield at his best — strong words, considering the knuckleballer won 14 of his first 15 starts in Boston.

INSIDE BASEBALL: Beane deals still mystify Oakland Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Rich Harden's debut for the Cubs on Saturday caps a busy week of dealing in the NL Central, with Chicago swearing it didn't assemble a six-player deal to get the potential-laden righty just because Milwaukee nabbed C.C. Sabathia from Cleveland.

COLAGEO: Chang made early mark in history Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

NEWPORT, R.I. — When he was cramping up in the fifth set of his fourth-round match against Ivan Lendl, a match he physically survived by serving underhanded for the only time of his career, Michael Chang had no idea he was leaving his mark on the...

YOUTH BASEBALL: Wareham's Strawn still coaching after all these years Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

WAREHAM — His given name is Phil Strawn, but everybody knows him as "Papa Bear."

OPEN SEASON: Changes should be made for recreational fishing awards Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

The Mass. Saltwater Fishing Derby, which is sponsored annually by MarineFisheries, is an opportunity for recreational anglers to be recognized for outstanding catches, but it may be time for a review of the rules.

RUNNING NOTEBOOK: One defending champ expected for 5k race Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Expect to see three-time defending women's champion Claudia Camargo back for the 9th running of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament 5k Aug. 2, but not defending men's champion Nephi Tyler of Fairhaven.

Crusaders: Close in on playoffs Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

FRAMINGHAM — The Cape Cod Crusaders are one win from the Premier Development League playoffs.

Local baseball: TCC advances at Babe Ruth playoffs Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

SOUTH BOSTON — The Team Cape Cod Senior Babe Ruth baseball team advanced to the South Sectional championship of the Eastern Massachusetts playoffs, defeating Hanover 7-3 and cruising past Old Colony Silver 14-1 at King Field in South Boston.

Cape League: Orleans, Cotuit play to bizarre tie Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

COTUIT — In a series of ninth-inning plays ranging from the unexpected to the downright bizarre, Orleans and Cotuit played to a 4-4 tie in a Cape Cod Baseball League game called because of darkness at Lowell Park.

Youkilis, Red Sox slam O's Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — Kevin Youkilis had a career-high six RBIs, thanks to his first grand slam, and Tim Wakefield pitched seven innings of two-hit ball last night to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 12-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

Her time to shine Robinson goes out on top Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:43:00 EDT
Four years old and already fearless, Bree Robinson scurried up trees like a squirrel.
Her mother Linda was usually close behind.
"You really could never take your eye off her," she said. "When she was little, she was just full of beans."

Bishop Award winners through the years Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:42:00 EDT
Bishop Award Winners
The previous winners of the Max Bishop Award as the top three-sport athlete among the 23 schools in The Eagle-Tribune's circulation area:
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Should the Red Sox be raffling off World Series rings? Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:41:00 EDT
David Willis
Come on, Red Sox. Is nothing sacred? If you want to give a ring to every player that appeared in even a single game last season, fine. If you have to give a ring to everyone who works for the organization, OK. But a person should have to earn his or her World Series ring by doing something more meaningful than giving $10 to the Red Sox.

Meet the Driver: Kurt Busch Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:40:00 EDT
Career Sprint Cup wins: 18
Number of appearances in the Chase for the Cup: 3
Career top-10 finishes: 108
Sprint Cup wins this season: 1
Top-10 finishes this season: 3

Crunching the Numbers Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:40:00 EDT
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High school record 100-meter time run at the Olympic Trials by Florida football recruit Jeff Demps.
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Cost of parking at a Tampa Bay Rays' game. Yes, it's free.
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Around the Horn with .... RPI distance runner Chris Donais of Bradford Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:39:00 EDT
Chris Donais has a lot on his plate these days.
The Bradford native recently graduated magna cum laude (3.86 GPA) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in only three years to earn an electrical engineering degree. After receiving a prestigious scholarship, the third-team Division 3 Academic All-American will be returning to RPI in the fall to pursue his doctorate.

Gas prices not only reason NASCAR has empty seats Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:39:00 EDT
A photo that ran on the sports front of my paper this week was telling. It showed a whole lot of empty seats at Daytona — and Daytona doesn't normally have a whole lot of empty seats at a NASCAR event.

A championship move? Milwaukee's addition of Sabathia could move Brewers in the right direction Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:38:00 EDT
Milwaukee's acquisition of left-hander CC Sabathia rekindled memories of the Brewers dealing for Don Sutton in late August 1982 and Sutton pitching them into the World Series, the last postseason appearance in franchise history.

Mannings are greatest athletic family of all-time Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:38:00 EDT
Michael Muldoon
If you want to start a passionate sports debate, throw this question out there.
Who is the greatest sports family in North American history?
Let's take a look.
After Wimbledon, you could make the argument for the Williamses. To have two sisters who've combined for 15 Grand Slams is fairly amazing. That there have been seven all-Williams Grand Slam finals might be more amazing. Throw in the fact that they were raised in Compton, Calif., which is to tennis what the Sahara is to ice hockey, and the story becomes even more compelling.

Under the Lights Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:37:00 EDT
Small schools, big talents
Quarterback Armanti Edwards was good enough to lead Appalachian State over Michigan last fall. This year he hopes to join other small-school stars who made a run at the Heisman Trophy.

Our local major leaguers Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:37:00 EDT
Here is how Carlos Pena of Haverhill, a first baseman for Tampa Bay, and Brian Wilson of Londonderry, a reliever for San Francisco, are faring.
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Packers GM, coach say it's time for Farve to move on Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:36:00 EDT
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Packers aren't about to let Brett Favre become a free agent. And while he's now free to return to Green Bay for another season, there's no guarantee he'll be the Packers' starting quarterback if he does.

Ortiz set for July 25 return against Yankees Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:36:00 EDT
BOSTON — David Ortiz is expected back in the Boston Red Sox lineup in less than two weeks — just in time for the opening game of a weekend series at Fenway against the New York Yankees, manager Terry Francona said yesterday.

Local Notes Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:35:00 EDT
Baseball
Methuen West is offering a fall program for ages 6-18 in conjunction with Play Ball of Salem. For more information visit methuenwestbaseball.com or call 978-416-7273.
The Granite State Baseball Association fall wood bat league has opening for teams and individuals. If interested e-mail mcampo@granitestatebaseball.org.

Wakefield masters Orioles Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:34:00 EDT
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BOSTON — Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Aubrey Huff walked toward Orioles hitting coach Terry Crowley in the clubhouse before last night's game, and with about 10 teammates within an earshot, made a request.

Pelham's Figaro leads New Hampshire stars Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:34:00 EDT
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Pelham's Rachel Figaro scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the New Hampshire senior all-stars in a 65-58 loss to Vermont in the 28th annual Vermont-New Hampshire Twin-State Basketball Classic.

Lambert, Salem Cardinals advance Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:33:00 EDT
Jason Martin's RBI double highlighted Salem's four-run fifth inning as the Cardinals topped Hollis-Brookline, 5-4, to advance to the winner's bracket of the Southern New Hampshire Babe Ruth tourney.

Wolves have no problem with Thunder, 53-27. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:33:00 EDT
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Quarterback James Pinkney completed 24 of 31 passes and six touchdowns as the Manchester Wolves kept their playoff hopes alive with a 53-27 win over Mahoning Valley before 5,722 fans at Verizon Wireless Arena.

Snider homer paces Fisher Cats Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:32:00 EDT
NORWICH, Conn. — Travis Snider's three-run home run in the top of the third inning stood up for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in a 4-3 win over Connecticut.
Brandon Magee earned the win, allowing three runs on six hits while working into the seventh inning.

Marsan, Maulers drub Manchester Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:32:00 EDT
LAWRENCE — The Mill City Maulers made the jump to the AAA ranks in impressive fashion, drubbing the Manchester Devils 30-7 last night in New England Football League action.
Alexis Colon fired TD passes to Andy Howard and Chase Smith, both Whittier Tech products. Wilson Gonzalez of Lawrence latched onto a 65-yard bomb from Will Bradley.

WNBA: Christon, Liberty down Shock Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:31:00 EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty weren't intimidated by the Detroit Shock, not even when facing an 18-point deficit.
Shameka Christon scored 19 points, Loree Moore and Janel McCarville added 13 each and the Liberty beat the first-place Shock 74-64 last night.

Modglin's home run rescues Riptide Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:30:00 EDT
AKRON, Ohio — Lisa Modglin's three-run homer with one out in the top of the seventh gave the New England Riptide a 3-2 win over the Akron Racers.
The Riptide could only get three hits through the first six innings. In the seventh, Jessica Merchant led off with a walk and Gina Carbonatto bunted her way on to set the stay for Modglin's home run.

Busch passes Johnson late for weekend sweep at Chicago Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:30:00 EDT
JOLIET, Ill. — Kyle Busch passed Jimmie Johnson after a restart on the next-to-last lap last night to win his seventh NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race of the season.
Johnson had gone by Busch with 17 laps remaining in the LifeLock.com 400. But on the restart after the ninth caution, Busch went high on the track at Chicagoland Speedway and got by Johnson and held on for yet another victory.

Nobody did it like KB Charismatic Oshodi put on a show for Central fans Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:54:00 EDT
KB Oshodi may be the world's first universally loved athlete/politician.
Nobody has a bad word to say about him.
"He is really an enormous personality," track coach Mike Leal said. "When he enters the room, everybody pretty much turns."

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