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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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Red Sox fans can now show their loyalty for all eternity with team-themed casket
ROCKLAND, Mass. (AP) _ Lifelong Red Sox fans can now take their love of the team to the next level — eternity. A Massachusetts funeral home recently took delivery of the first Red Sox casket, which features the team logo on the exterior as well...Tags: Major League Baseball, Death and Dying, Funeral Parlor and Crematorium
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Survey: Packers rank 1st in local brand strength
Associated Press WriterThe Green Bay Packers have a losing record this season -- 5-7 -- but the team is No. 1 when it comes to a powerful marketing brand. The franchise was named the strongest team brand in its local market compared with professional sports teams across the...Tags: Los Angeles Lakers, New England Patriots, Detroit Red Wings, Indianapolis Colts, New York Giants
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Nash, Blue Jackets too much for Capitals
Rick Nash scored twice and rookie goaltender Steve Mason stopped 26 shots to lead Columbus to a 3-0 victory over the Washington Capitals, ending the Blue Jackets' three-game home losing streak. Raffi Torres added a goal, his first of the season. Mason was...Tags: Major League Baseball, Brian Burke, Mats Sundin, Seattle Mariners, Columbus Blue Jackets
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On The Fly: Legal Fallout From Plaxico's Accident?
The Hartford Courant>>The latest turn in Plaxico Burress' incident-laden season is nothing to joke about. He accidentally shot himself in the leg at a Manhattan night club Friday night. He was released from the hospital Saturday. There could be legal ramifications; the...Tags: New England Patriots, University of Connecticut, New York Knicks, Stephon Marbury, New York Giants
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Don Baylor returns to baseball as Rockies coach
Thanksgiving week was a slow one around baseball, but the trickle of transactions contained some really good news. Don Baylor, the former Cubs manager who battled cancer in an inspirational way — hardly surprising for anyone who knows him —...Tags: Chicago White Sox, Alfonso Soriano, Government, Ryan Theriot, C.C. Sabathia
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Wheeler and Krejci have goal and assist for Bruins
Bruins captain Zdeno Chara believes his team made a major statement against the defending Stanley Cup champions. "We can beat anybody in this league and we can play against anybody, obviously," Chara said after Boston beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on...Tags: Marco Sturm, Major League Baseball, New York Islanders, Field Hockey, Boston Bruins
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DAVIDOFF'S 7TH-INNING STRETCH
THREE PEOPLE WHO WILL GET THIS HOT STOVE LEAGUE MOVING 1. CC Sabathia. Once he decides, he'll set the pace for A.J. Burnett and Derek Lowe. 2. Mark Teixeira. The Angels and Red Sox are reluctant to commit to anyone else before exhausting their efforts...Tags: Major League Baseball, Arte Moreno, Rafael Furcal, C.C. Sabathia, University of Illinois at Chicago
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Roadside memorials help keep memories alive
Special to NewsdayDriving west on Woodbury Road approaching the Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway overpass, a large red bow hugs a 30-foot oak tree on the north side. A closer look reveals a faded blue University of North Carolina Tar Heels baseball cap screwed securely into...Tags: Road Transportation, Southern State Parkway, Gardens and Parks, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Tourism and Leisure
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2008 class of Japanese players has no rising stars
When the Orioles made a scouting push to the Far East for the first time in their history this year, it was unclear whether they had committed to being serious investors the next time a high-profile Japanese free agent became available. In the Orioles'...Tags: Daisuke Matsuzaka, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Ichiro Suzuki, New York Yankees
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Theodore stops 28 shots in Capitals' 3-0 victory
Jose Theodore made 28saves for his first shutout with host Washington, and Alex Ovechkin, Tomas Fleischmann and David Steckel scored goals in the Capitals' 3-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Theodore, who spent parts of 10 seasons with the Canadiens...Tags: Tim Redding, New York Mets, Churchill Downs, Field Hockey, Nolan Ryan
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Ballplayer recounts life in the Negro league
Of The Morning CallIn June the 30 teams of Major League Baseball each drafted a Negro Leaguer who never played in the majors. The New York Mets added to their honorary roster Bob Scott, a pitcher-first baseman for the New York Black Yankees and the Memphis Red Sox. It...Tags: George Sisler, Racism, Civil Rights, Spring Training, Major League Baseball
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Red Sox Add Littleton
The Hartford CourantJapanese righthander Junichi Tazawa moved a step closer to signing with the Red Sox after rejecting offers from three other major league teams. Tazawa, 22, contacted the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners and Atlanta Braves on Friday to reject their offers,...Tags: University of Connecticut, Rocco Mediate, Tim Redding, Stephen Ames, Nolan Ryan
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