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Originally the Boston Americans, founded in 1901, the Red Sox won the first World Series in 1903. Playing its games from 1912 to the present at tiny and quirky Fenway Park, with its 37-foot high wall in left field called "The Green Monster" and other unique features, the Red Sox are woven deeply into the fabric of New England, the capital of a fandom referred to as "Red Sox Nation," because of its widespread reach. From 1978-2003, the Red Sox's decades-long inability to win the World Series -- often at the hands of the New York Yankees, often in improbable and heartbreaking ways -- became the primary identity of the franchise, summed up as "The Curse of the Bambino," a reference to the sale...
Originally the Boston Americans, founded in 1901, the Red Sox won the first World Series in 1903. Playing its games from 1912 to the present at tiny and quirky Fenway Park, with its 37-foot high wall in left field called "The Green Monster" and other unique features, the Red Sox are woven deeply into the fabric of New England, the capital of a fandom referred to as "Red Sox Nation," because of its widespread reach. From 1978-2003, the Red Sox's decades-long inability to win the World Series -- often at the hands of the New York Yankees, often in improbable and heartbreaking ways -- became the primary identity of the franchise, summed up as "The Curse of the Bambino," a reference to the sale of Babe Ruth to the New York club. But the fortunes of the franchise changed in stunning fashion in 2004. Again facing the Yankees in the ALCS, the Red Sox lost the first three games, losing Game 3 at Fenway 19-8. But in the ninth inning of Game 4, Dave Roberts stole second base off closer Mariano Rivera, then scored the tying run. David Ortiz got the first of two straight walk-off hits in the 12th inning with a two-run homer. He repeated the feat later that same day in Game 5 with a single in the 14th inning. In Game 6, Curt Schilling pitched with a sutured right ankle, blood oozing through his sock, but earned the victory, forcing a Game 7 that the Red Sox won easily. It was the first time in baseball history a team won a series after trailing 0-3. The Red Sox then swept St. Louis in the World Series, its first title in 86 years. The Red Sox would win again in 2007, recovering from a 3-1 deficit to Cleveland in the ALCS, then sweeping Colorado for the title.
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Kings fans can't forget stick incident in 1993, but there's more to the picture
Fans clamored to get Marty McSorley's autograph last week. And, no, he wasn't using a crooked pen. The line at Staples Center was so long, you would have expected overpriced beer to be available at the end of it. Clearly, with the Kings again in the...
Tags: Los Angeles Kings, National Hockey League, Montreal Canadiens, Alex Gonzalez, Kerry Wood
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The Times' baseball rankings
Ricky Nolasco etched his name in the record book of the Miami Marlins last week passing Dontrelle Willis to become the Marlins' all-time leader in victories. He tops a list on which Josh Johnson ranks third, A.J. Burnett fourth and Brad Penny fifth....
Tags: Cincinnati Reds, Brad Penny, Chuck Finley, Dontrelle Willis, San Diego Padres
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Angels attendance is down 14%
Seeing red? Not so much Albert Pujols did not hit a home run until May 6. Yet, he was tied for the Angels' team lead in home runs entering play Saturday, with six homers in his last 11 games. Now that Pujols is back, will the fans follow? The most...
Tags: Chris Perez, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, American League Central, Chicago White Sox
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Red Sox activate Kevin Youkilis
The Boston Red Sox have activated Kevin Youkilis from the 15-day disabled list and put outfielder Ryan Sweeney on the seven-day concussion DL.
Youkilis was placed on the disabled list May 2, retroactive to April 29, with a strained lower back. He was...Tags: Orlando Hudson, Brent Morel, Chris Perez, Ryan Sweeney, Kevin Youkilis
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Curt Schilling shutters his game studios, lays off entire staff
Just three months after shipping his first game, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling has reportedly laid off the entire staff of his two development studios, Big Huge Games and 38 Studios, and shut down the...
Tags: Baseball, Electronic Arts Inc., The Boston Globe, Curt Schilling, Sports
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Babe Ruth's 1920 Yankees jersey sells for $4.4 million
Who will end up with the prize of the sports memorabilia auction isn’t yet clear, but the winning bid certainly was enough to grab anyone's attention. A New York Yankees jersey that is the earliest known uniform to be worn by Babe Ruth sold for a...
Tags: Lawrence Taylor, Babe Ruth, San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers
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Rangers put Neftali Feliz on disabled list
Neftali Feliz will be shut down for at least a month because of inflammation in his right elbow, the Texas Rangers said Monday while putting their closer-turned-starter on the 15-day disabled list. The American League West leaders made the move three...
Tags: Baseball, Neftali Feliz, Inflammation, Texas Rangers, American League West
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Miguel Cabrera isn't making the most of his situation
One problem with talk about the A's relocating is there is no obvious market for MLB to move into. Charlotte and Las Vegas are possibilities but the most viable is probably Portland. There's less talk about a third New York team with the Mets sorting...Tags: Rafael Furcal, Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, Chase Utley
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Andre Ethier won't set a deadline on contract talks with Dodgers
PHOENIX — Andre Ethier said Tuesday he does not plan to impose a deadline on negotiations on the contract extension that could keep him out of free agency.
Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti has said he would like to re-sign Ethier and has...Tags: Dustin Pedroia, Dee Gordon, Don Mattingly, Bankruptcy, Los Angeles Dodgers
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Dodgers owners could gain much from Bankruptcy Court settlement
The Dodgers' new owners could reap hundreds of millions of dollars in benefits from the confidential terms of a U.S. Bankruptcy Court settlement between former owner Frank McCourt and Major League Baseball.
The terms can be enforced for up to 40 years,...Tags: Fox Sports (tv network), New York Yankees, Fox Broadcasting Company, Financially Distressed Companies, Major League Baseball
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Yankees' Mariano Rivera has a blood clot in his leg
Mariano Rivera has a blood clot in his right calf, the latest health problem for the longtime New York Yankees closer who tore a knee ligament last week while shagging fly balls during batting practice.
Rivera is on blood-thinning medication intended...Tags: Baseball, Heart Attack, New York Yankees, Sports, Fenway Park
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Carl Beane, Red Sox PA man, dies after heart attack, car crash
Boston Red Sox public address announcer Carl Beane died on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack while driving in Sturbridge, Mass. He was 59. "We are filled with sadness at this tragic news," Red Sox president Larry Lucchino said. "His legion of...
Tags: Heart Attack, Curt Schilling, Fenway Park, Don Mattingly, Los Angeles Dodgers
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