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Weir leads parade

Weir leads parade

Not only was Mike Weir's 10-under 61 his PGA Tour career-low round, but it hoisted him atop the leaderboard.

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Wrap-up
The Red Sox don't gain any ground on the Rays with the 8-0 win over Chicago, since the Rays beat up on Baltimore 14-3, but...
Reiss's Pieces
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53-man roster prediction
Making a prediction on how the Patriots' 53-man roster might look when the team's final cuts are made.
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Dressed for the occasion
NORTON -- Given the way the Patriots faithful are in shock over an 0-4 preseason, one had to wonder if Ben Curtis took some...
Boston Dirt Dogs

Stadium Spoiler

Jason Giambi saves the Yankees' season ... for now. And the Red Sox get some bad news on Josh Beckett....
Touching all the Bases
Bowden, Beckett, blog
A couple of super-quick, semi-formed thoughts, along with a sort-of announcement you may have already heard . . .
High School Sports Blog
Toal ready for action
CLEVELAND--A year ago Brian Toal was sitting in the stands at Alumni Stadium, watching Boston College open its season against Wake Forest. "I was pretty...
High school sports blog
Extended preview capsules
Extended team-by-team football preview capsules have debuted online with Division 1 leagues (Big 3, Catholic Conf., GBL, OCL).
Boston Sports Blog
October classic
Fifteen years, thirteen straight playoff appearances, 10 division titles, six AL pennants, and four World Series titles. Quite a run. But in 2008, the Yankees are done.
Bruins blog
Town hall meeting
The second annual State of the Bruins meeting will take place at TD Banknorth Garden on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. The meeting is...
Celtics blog
Celtics make Giddens official
We reported this last week, but the Celtics have announced the official signing of first-round pick J.R. Giddens....
Bob Ryan's blog
They've had a good run
BEIJING -- As defending men's basketball champions, the Argentines had hoped to repeat. That's only natural. But they seemed very happy to be leaving here...
Soccer blog
soccer blog
English Premiership update
Defeats to lower echelon clubs have proved catastrophic in recent seasons for those with designs on English soccer’s Premiership title.
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Bowyer gets a ticket to ride; Logano to get No. 20 Cup ride
LOUDON, N.H. _ L.J. Place of Concord, N.H., wondered what she had done wrong when she looked in the rearview mirror of her mid-size SUV...
One last lap around the Olympic green
BEIJING -- During three weeks inside the heavily secured Olympic Green zone, life became increasingly surreal. Every building, every barricade, every lamp post was either...
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The latest 10.0 ...

The latest 10.0 ...

The Globe's Nick Cafardo joins Bob Ryan to discuss the Red Sox and Yankees, an injured Josh Beckett, and much more. (8/21/08)

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Commemorative section

Commemorative section

Relive the Celtics' first NBA championship in 22 years.
Commemorative section

Commemorative section

Relive the Red Sox' second World Series title in four years.
Commemorative section

Commemorative section

Relive the Pats' Super Bowl XXXIX win.
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Red Sox silence Chicago (AP photo)

Red Sox silence Chicago

Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed just two hits in eight shutout innings and Dustin Pedroia had four hits as the banged-up Red Sox rolled past Chicago. (By Michael Vega, Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
Report cards: Matsuzaka: A-  |  Sox hitters: B
Red Sox notebook

Beckett aces all his tests

Red Sox manager Terry Francona yesterday allayed concerns about Josh Beckett's right elbow inflammation when he used the word "awesome" to describe the results of the pitcher's examination by Dr. James Andrews in Pensacola, Fla. (By Michael Vega, Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
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A brand new bag (Globe & Wire Photos)

A brand new bag

The Globe's Amalie Benjamin fields questions on whether Lowrie has supplanted Lugo, why Ellsbury wears a left-arm sleeve, and why Masterson's not starting.
Patriots
Some Patriots will feel team's sharp cuts today (AP photo)

Some Patriots will feel team's sharp cuts today

Today is Judgment Day in the NFL, when rosters must be trimmed to 53 players. Veteran running back LaMont Jordan (left) says the hardest part is seeing the disappointment on the faces of those who don't survive the cut. (By Christopher L. Gasper, Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)

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A look back at the Olympics

The Olympics have come and gone, but you can still get your fix with stories, photos, and videos from the Globe's coverage of the Beijing games.
Padraig Harrington
Golf

Harrington a working-class hero

When Padraig Harrington takes on the challenge of this week's Deutsche Bank Championship, he is sure to be a crowd favorite. Hey, he's Irish.
Dinara Safina
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Kid sister a serious player

Dinara Safina, 22-year-old sister of the 2000 US Open champion, Marat Safin, is making a name for herself.
Tight end reverse
High school football

Tight end reverse

Dartmouth's Arthur Lynch-Fontaine is prepping for a stellar season. The senior tight end will attend Georgia in 2009.

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Hockey Notes Union has clause for concern (Boston Globe, 8/24/08)

SOCCER / REVOLUTION

CONCAFCAF Champions Strong 'Public' show (Boston Globe, 8/27/08)
Revolution keep busy with another tourney (Boston Globe, 8/26/08)
Revolution 1, Toronto FC 1 Revolution hang on for dear point (Boston Globe, 8/24/08)
MLS roundup Schelotto lifts Crew to victory (Boston Globe, 8/24/08)
Texas-born Hangeland beats Arsenal (Boston Globe, 8/24/08)

HIGH SCHOOLS

Happy ending for Izzo? (Boston Globe, 8/29/08)
Bay State Carey football capsules (Boston Globe, 8/29/08)
Bay State Herget football capsules (Boston Globe, 8/29/08)
Dramatically Changed League (Boston Globe, 8/28/08)
Jared Scarpaci is ready for athletic director's job at Masconomet (Boston Globe, 8/28/08)

COLLEGES

college roundup wakeforest_cruises (Boston Globe, 8/29/08)
National college football notebook Ball dropped on rivalries (Boston Globe, 8/29/08)
Downs and distance (Boston Globe, 8/29/08)
Melas, BC intend to leave an impact this year (Boston Globe, 8/29/08)
Bryant taking it up a notch (Boston Globe, 8/29/08)