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The deadly tornadoes that ran through Oklahoma City suburbs Monday afternoon, killing at least 24 people and causing immense destruction, have produced an outpouring of sympathy from members of the sporting community. Oklahoma City Thunder...

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It’s that time of the week again. Here’s everything we loved and hated in sports: Standing O Alayna Adams threw out the first pitch Thursday at the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Red Sox game in...

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While sports often draws its fair share of rivalry and grit, there are plenty of moments that draw tears as well, and Thursday night was one of those times. Alayna Adams’ father, Lt. Col. Will...

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Well, this isn’t good for the Red Sox. Thursday, closer Joel Hanrahan underwent surgery to fix the flexor tendon in his arm as well as Tommy John surgery. According to a report from MLB, bone...

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Final Score: Boston 9 Tampa Bay 2 Jon Lester played the role of “stopper” to get the Sox back on track Wednesday night versus the Rays. After an abysmal 5-3 loss in the series opener...

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Hot Sox go cold in May

May 15, 2013

The Red Sox got off to their hottest start in years, nearly breaking a club record for the month of April with their 18-8 record. But the Sox have been downright atrocious in May, going...

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By Justin McGrail Prince Harry of Wales showed off his skills at Harlem RBI’s “Field of Dreams” to celebrate the organization’s new partnership with The Royal Foundation. New York Yankees first basemen and Harlem RBI...

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It is common knowledge that professional athletes get paid a lot these days. Six-figure salaries are a given in the life of professional sports, but what about eight figures, or even nine? Sports Illustrated ran...

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In what has become a wonderful tradition on Mother’s Day, Major League Baseball players are set to don pink bats, wristbands and cleats to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. Unfortunately this season, the...

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After a poor performance in Monday night’s 11-inning 6-5 win, Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan has been placed on the team’s 60-day disabled list. The move came even before he met with doctor famed orthopedist...

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