SPORTS MEDIA -- Dennis Eckersley will retire from NESN booth at season's end -- The former Red Sox pitcher intends to spend more time with his grandchildren in California.

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Tennis -- Harmony Tan still warmed by memories of her Wimbledon upset of Serena Williams -- The 24-year-old Parisian will return to the court for the first time since her memorable Wimbledon debut to play in the Thoreau Tennis Open.

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Royals 13, Red Sox 5 -- Jarren Duran, Red Sox roughed up by Royals in road trip finale, lose three of four in KC -- Sox center fielder struggled at the plate, in the outfield, and with several hecklers in the stands in a forgettable performance in a hideous 13-5 loss to the Royals.

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Box score: Royals 13, Red Sox 5

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Red Sox notebook -- Balk another part of a rough start for Red Sox rookie Kutter Crawford -- The righthander's first balk in the majors contributed to his allowing five runs over five innings in a 13-5 loss against the Royals.

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DAN SHAUGHNESSY -- This time, Tom Brady shouldn't get any slack, and other thoughts -- Angling to play for the division rival Dolphins while still in a Patriots uniform is a betrayal and hard to forgive.

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Pro Football Hall of Fame -- Patriots turned out to be a dream come true for newly minted Hall of Famer Richard Seymour -- Seymour thanked former teammates, Bill Belichick, and Robert Kraft during his Hall of Fame induction speech.

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Matthew Judon layers on the heat

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Rookie Pierre Strong Jr. ready to run when Patriots call on him

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Cubs tell Jason Heyward they're moving on without him next season, add Franmil Reyes

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Patriots training camp report: Defense rules the day in full-team work

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Bobby Dalbec wants consistent playing time, but displaced first baseman just wants to win more

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Chad Finn | Sports Media -- Brian Barrett is another unheralded talent in Boston offered an opportunity by Bill Simmons -- Barrett was hired to host a new Boston-specific podcast on The Ringer.

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Patriots -- Here's how the Patriots' rookies have fared at training camp -- Top pick Cole Strange appears to be the starter at left guard and Tyquan Thornton's speed is apparent, even in pads.

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A SHOT FOR LIFE CHALLENGE -- Avery O'Connor and Trevor Mullin claim mantle of Best Shooters in Massachusetts at 10th annual A Shot For Life Challenge -- O'Connor, who will play at New Hampshire, triumphed in the girls' challenge, canning 78.5 percent of her shots, while the Yale-bound Mullin drilled 87.1 percent of his attempts.

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Harness racing -- Cool Papa Bell's Hambletonian upset lived up to his namesake, validated trainer Scott Farber's long pursuit -- Farber's late father didn't want his son to stay in harness racing — Saturday's stunning win justified the decision to push on.

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SPORTS BETTING -- Sports betting is finally coming to Massachusetts. Here's what you need to know. -- It's unclear when you can begin to place bets, and you won't be able to bet on in-state colleges (except in tournaments). All three casinos and seven online outlets will be allowed to take bets.

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4 months ago

Celtics legend Bill Russell, towering champion in Boston, dies at 88

7 days ago

Bob Cousy remembers teammate Bill Russell: 'He fought the good fight'

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Boston had a complicated relationship with Bill Russell, its greatest winner in both basketball and life

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Those who connected with Bill Russell share common memories: The laugh, the charity, the passion

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Why was Boston Garden nearly empty when Bill Russell's number was retired in 1972?

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50 years of Title IX -- The lawsuits. The 'subtle quiet discrimination.' The battle for equity through Title IX has brought women so far, but there's still more to come. -- Six women in sports spoke with the Globe about the landmark legislation on its 50th anniversary. Their stories remind us of an era gone by, but also how quickly these rights could disappear if women stop fighting.

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Tara Sullivan -- They played it forward so generations of women who followed Title IX could reap the benefits

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Gary Washburn -- While Title IX should be celebrated, it's time for pro sports leagues to play catch-up ball

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In evaluating trade deadline approach, Astros were clear but confusion reigned with Red Sox -- Trading Christian Vázquez was a puzzling move for Chaim Bloom.

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More fallout from the Deshaun Watson and Dolphins punishments -- The NFL had to appeal Watson's ban and the league protected the Dolphins in its tampering ruling.

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David Ortiz: Baseball Hall of Fame 2022

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Interactive - Long drives to Cooperstown - David Ortiz is in the Hall of Fame. Explore all 558 home runs that helped get him there.

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DAVID ORTIZ | HALL OF FAME 2022 -- A giant in Red Sox history, David Ortiz remains a huge figure in sports and life after baseball -- Ortiz left his mark — and then some — on the game, and continues do so after retirement.

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STAN GROSSFELD -- At 47, he decided to change his life. Now, Adam Nagler is paddleboarding 630 miles solo to Nantucket. -- The 55-year-old ultra-endurance athlete knows some folks might not understand why he pushes the limits. But he'd have it no other way.

20 days ago

Red Sox -- Everyone agrees Rafael Devers is one of baseball's brightest stars. But what is he worth? -- Devers, who will make his second straight All-Star Game appearance on Tuesday, appears to check all the boxes for a player seeking a megacontract.

21 days ago

CELTICS -- Inside the long, winding, sometimes tragic journey Ime Udoka took to the Celtics -- Growing up, life for Ime Udoka was "just basketball." But Udoka lost his father at the moment he cracked a roster, and his mother when his child was born. Despite the tragedy, he's always saved space for hope. Now, that's paying off.

2 months ago

BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL -- A secret plan, a bombshell lawsuit, and a soccer match: Inside Tom Brady's un-retirement -- If Brady had his way, he would have been running — and potentially quarterbacking — a Patriots division rival. Instead, a series of unforeseen events led him back to Tampa.

3 months ago

DAVID ORTIZ SHOOTING -- David Ortiz was targeted by drug kingpin in 2019 shooting, according to Ed Davis's findings -- Ed Davis, the former Boston police commissioner hired by Ortiz, said César Peralta came to feel disrespected by Ortiz, prompting Peralta to sanction the ragtag hit squad that tried to kill the former Red Sox player.

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Here's how the Red Sox approached the trade deadline, a path that not even everyone in their organization understands

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Red Sox promote top prospect Marcelo Mayer to High A Greenville

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Ravens reach extension with star kicker Justin Tucker

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Bill Russell changed the game in every way possible

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Bill Russell was unparalleled on the basketball court, uncompromising off it

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Was Jayson Tatum's pride bruised enough during the NBA Finals to inspire a marked improvement in his game?

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Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci will return to the Bruins, offering a clearer picture as team prepares for 2022-23 season

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Hockey Canada board chairman Michael Brind'Amour resigns amid scandal fallout

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A beefed-up Fabian Lysell, 19, could be the next big thing for the Bruins

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Former Bruins Milan Lucic, Torey Krug reunite with teammates at Tuukka Rask's wedding

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As football camp begins, Boston College's top returnees emphasize: There's something different this season

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UConn star Paige Bueckers suffers torn ACL, will miss 2022-23 season

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Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren leaves door open for more expansion

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In the crazy world of college sports, money once again has spoken

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Getting to know the Revolution's high-scoring Gustavo Bou, a.k.a. the Panther

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Revolution beat Orlando City despite patchwork lineup, end six-game winless streak

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Europe starts unique soccer season split by Qatar World Cup

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Revolution stay busy, will replace departed players

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