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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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LeBron James partners with Dr. Dre on new headphones
The Business of Sports | Sun Sentinel blogsContinuing to show his varied contacts and business relationships, superstar Miami Heat forward LeBron James has partnered with Dr. Dre on a new series of headphones aimed at sports enthusiasts and athletes. ???PowerBeats by Dr. Dre??? are performance...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Fenway Park, Health, Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Dre (music artist)
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Miami Dolphins No. 22 of Forbes' 50 most valuable sports franchises; Heat not on list
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Gameday Live 144: Yankees at Angels
On the Yankees beatGood evening Yankees enthusiasts, I'm Chris Mascaro and I'll be bringing you all of tonight's live game action, as the Yanks (76-67) open a three-game set in Anaheim against the Angels (86-56). The Yankees are in the midst of a......Tags: Gary Matthews, Baseball, Alex Rodriguez, Jon Garland, Major League Baseball
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Gameday Live 149: Rays at Yankees
On the Yankees beatStephen Haynes here to provide updates and shoot the breeze with ya. You know when a group can extract something more in the way of moral than anything tangible from an actual victory? When it???s a fourth-place team that has......Tags: Cliff Floyd, Trevor Hoffman, Major League Baseball, Derek Jeter, Diving
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Schedule, lineup
On the Yankees beatSorry I didn't post about next year's schedule earlier, but I had some trouble getting on the blog. The preliminary sked for 2009 is out. The Yankees will play their first three series on the road, then have their home......Tags: Baseball, Major League Baseball, Chicago White Sox, New York Mets, Sports
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Yogi, Whitey and others to visit ESPN booth Sunday
WatchdogIdeally, I should rewrite ESPN's news release about its plans for the final game at Yankee Stadium in my own words. But after all that Mike Francesa transcription and answering 113 questions in my live chat, I don't feel like......Tags: David Wells, Baltimore Orioles, Joe Morgan (baseball), NBC (tv network), ESPN (tv network)
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Gameday Live 154: Yankees vs. Orioles
On the Yankees beatWell, it's the beginning of the end folks. Tonight, the Yankees (82-71) begin their last-ever series at the "House That Ruth Built" against the Orioles (67-84). I'm Chris Mascaro and I'll be bringing you all of tonight's live game action.......Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Major League Baseball, Mariano Rivera, Sports, Brian Roberts
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Lineup for last game at stadium
On the Yankees beatJoe Girardi described today as a "Game 7." The Red Sox won earlier, so the Yankees' only hopes at postseason play involve them winning every game and the Red Sox losing every game. Girardi and Derek Jeter both had press......Tags: Johnny Damon, Baseball, Bobby Abreu, Major League Baseball, Derek Jeter
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Final game, Matsui to have surgery
On the Yankees beatThat was a beautiful ending, with Derek Jeter giving an impromptu speech from the pitcher's mound and families enjoying their time on the field. Read on for an updated story from tonight's last game at Yankee Stadium (barring a Yankee......Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Jorge Posada, Roger Clemens, Babe Ruth, Bobby Murcer
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It's starting to sink in
On the Yankees beatHoly cow! Tomorrow is the last game at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees could be eliminated from playoff contention today if they lose and the Red Sox win. That might be the way to go because it would be weird if......Tags: Brian Cashman, Joe Girardi
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Yankees lineup; Mussina tries for 19
On the Yankees beatAmazingly enough, the Yankees have not yet been eliminated from playoff contention. It's likely a matter of time, but it does make you think about how much one or two games can make a difference. Imagine that they had won...... -
No October baseball for Yankees
On the Yankees beatIt's official, there will be no October baseball for the Yankees this season. They were eliminated, despite winning, when the Red Sox beat the Indians. We've all seen this coming for some time -- all of us except perhaps Joe......Tags: Baseball, Bobby Abreu, Mike Mussina, Major League Baseball, Derek Jeter
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