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As always, the world revolves around the Red Sox … even when it comes to presidential politics

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Everything in life comes back to the Red Sox … even the stunning news that President Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 race for the Oval Office.

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Whether club buys or sells at trade deadline, Red Sox know they have to keep their focus on the field

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It’s easy for teams to get lost in the muddle of what their front offices will or won’t do. Manager Alex Cora believes the Sox did so to their detriment in each of the past three years.

Closer Kenley Jansen avoids Red Sox’ trip to Denver for Rockies series because of heart condition

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Jansen said he had to get his heart shocked after playing in the high altitude of Colorado in 2012, 2018, and 2022. He will rejoin the Red Sox on Friday in Boston.

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Red Sox miss chance to gain ground in AL East, as both Yankees, Orioles lose

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The Rangers avoided a home series sweep by beating visiting Baltimore, 3-2, while the Yankees were bombed out of the Bronx thanks to four Tampa Bay home runs in a 6-4 setback.

Nick Dunlap becomes first player in PGA Tour history to win as amateur and pro in the same year

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In the Barracuda Championship, the only PGA Tour event that uses the modified Stableford scoring system, Dunlap took the lead with a 55-foot eagle putt on the par-5 15th hole.

Dodgers hit Kutter Crawford for five home runs, complete series sweep of the Red Sox

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Crawford allowed six earned runs, matching a season high, over five innings. Jarren Duran provided the Red Sox' offensive highlight with a first-inning homer.

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Kyle Larson makes late charge through field to capture his first Brickyard 400 victory

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Larson won for the fourth time this season and took the NASCAR Cup points lead from Hendrick Motorsports teammate Chase Elliott.

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Without question, Tanner Houck’s change in pitch selection is why the Red Sox starter is an All-Star

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Houck has benefited from getting away from throwing a four-seam fastball. As a result, the righthander has a 2.54 ERA in a career-high 117 innings.

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Oscar Piastri wins first F1 race after Lando Norris obeys team orders in 1-2 for McLaren at Hungarian GP

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The young Australian driver grabbed his first victory after teammate Norris handed him back the lead with two laps to go at the Hungaroring.

Adrián Beltré highlights 2024 Hall of Fame induction

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Former Red Sox third baseman one of four inducted into National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Sunday, Jul 21

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Chanettee Wannasaen wins Dana Open for second LPGA Tour title

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Three strokes ahead of playing partner Haeran Ryu entering the round, the 20-year-old Thai golfer closed with a 4-under 67 to finish at 20-under at Highland Meadows.

Patriots wide receivers preview: Will rookies Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker help this group catch fire?

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Wide receiver is easily the Patriots' most intriguing offensive skill position group.

Tadej Pogacar dominates final stage to clinch convincing third Tour de France victory

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Two-time defending champion Jonas Vingegaard came in second place behind Pogacar, with Remco Evenepoel the third-place finisher.

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With AI, jets, and police squadrons, Paris is securing the Olympics — and worrying critics

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The head of the Paris Olympics boldly declared that France’s capital would be “the safest place in the world” when the Games open.

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Xander Schauffele wins the British Open for his second major of 2024

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Schauffele is the first player to win two majors with closing rounds of 65 in the same year. Jack Nicklaus is the only other player to do it in his career.

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Celtics, Sam Hauser agree on four-year contract extension worth $45 million

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In addition to returning their top nine rotation players from their title squad, the Celtics now have all five of last season’s starters, as well as Hauser and Payton Pritchard, under contract through at least 2025-26.

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New England Free Jacks hold off Old Glory DC, will host Eastern Conference finals

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The Eastern Conference finals will be held at Quincy’s Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Game 98: Red Sox at Dodgers lineups and notes

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Boston will try to avoid a sweep in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

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Arike Ogunbowale, Caitlin Clark, and Angel Reese team up to lead the WNBA stars past the US Olympic squad

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Ogunbowale, the game's MVP, set the WNBA All-Star scoring record at 34 points, Clark had 10 assists, and Reese posted a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds.

Back-to-back bullpen failures coming out of the All-Star break provide Red Sox cause for some alarm

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One night after they blew a lead in the eighth inning of a loss to the Dodgers, the Red Sox suffered another agonizing defeat Saturday. The shorthanded bullpen is in need of reinforcements.

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Revolution settle for tie after FC Dallas scores on penalty kick in second-half stoppage time

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Paul Arriola’s penalty kick goal in the 95th minute extended New England’s winless streak to four games.

Tyler O’Neill’s pair of late two-run shots not enough, as Dodgers rally again to dump Red Sox

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O'Neill gave the Red Sox leads in the seventh and then the 10th innings, but the bullpen couldn't hold off Kiké Hernandez and the Dodgers, who came from behind for the second night in a row to win at Dodgers Stadium.

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Lakers have seen enough: Satisfied with guard, Bronny James shut down at Summer League

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“He just wants to play basketball and be on a team. He’s a good kid. He’s listening. He’s trying to learn,” Lakers Summer League coach Dane Johnson said.

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Trip down memory lane at Dodger Stadium inspires Red Sox, who are only happy to revisit 2018 World Series

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The Dodgers' scoreboard showing of Game 3 highlights from 2018 provided manager Alex Cora's current Red Sox not only a history lesson but also a sense of purpose.

Sam Burns, Thriston Lawrence find calm before storms at British Open — and take full advantage

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They both shot 6-under-par 65 to move from 10 shots off the lead to just one stroke behind leader Billy Horschel heading into Sunday.

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Giancarlo Stanton closing on a potential return to Yankees in time for series at Fenway Park

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“I just got to stack here a few more days, good days together,” Stanton said Saturday before a 9-1 Yankees loss to Tampa Bay. “If I get a few good days this week, make a decision by the end of next week.”

Saturday, Jul 20

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Billy Horschel leads British Open on wild day of rain and big numbers at Royal Troon

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Horschel somehow held on for a 2-under-par 69 and a one-shot lead in a British Open that got turned upside down and every other possible way Saturday.

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American star Noah Lyles warms up for Olympics by setting personal best-9.81 seconds to win 100 in London

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The American world champion beat a strong field in the last major meet before the Paris Games.

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Rory McIlroy tries to figure out how to salvage a season without winning a major — again

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A 10th straight year passes without McIlroy winning a major and now he has to wait 265 days for the next one.

Rafael Nadal rallies to reach first final since 2022 French Open

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He defeated Duje Ajdukovic, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, at the clay-court Nordea Open in Sweden.