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Jarren Duran suspended 2 games by Red Sox for shouting homophobic slur at fan who heckled him
Read full article: Jarren Duran suspended 2 games by Red Sox for shouting homophobic slur at fan who heckled himThe Boston Red Sox have suspended Jarren Duran for two games without pay after he shouted a homophobic slur to a fan behind home plate who heckled him in a loss to the Houston Astros.
Settlement could cost NCAA nearly $3 billion; plan to pay athletes would need federal protection
Read full article: Settlement could cost NCAA nearly $3 billion; plan to pay athletes would need federal protectionThe NCAA and major college conferences are considering a possible settlement of an antitrust lawsuit that could cost them billions in damages and force schools to share athletics-related revenue with their athletes.
Rays hold oddly timed celebration, 10 days after clinching postseason berth
Read full article: Rays hold oddly timed celebration, 10 days after clinching postseason berthChampagne sprayed, cigar smoke wafted through the air and the Tampa Bay Rays passed around a fancy glass decanter of liquor while hip hop music blared from the speakers in the visitor’s clubhouse at Fenway Park.
Online bets on NFL games surged in Week 1 as legal sports betting continues to grow
Read full article: Online bets on NFL games surged in Week 1 as legal sports betting continues to growHere's more proof of how fast legal sports betting is spreading in the U.S. A company that most of the industry uses to verify that its customers are where they say they are reports a record number of transactions over the first weekend of the NFL season.
MLB experimenting with pearl white baseballs to rid sticky stuff problem
Read full article: MLB experimenting with pearl white baseballs to rid sticky stuff problemPristine white baseballs that would not require rubbing are under consideration by Major League Baseball as a way to solve the issue of pitchers using sticky substances for better grip.
Marlins move to a season-best 12 games over .500 with win over Red Sox
Read full article: Marlins move to a season-best 12 games over .500 with win over Red SoxJazz Chisholm Jr., who returned to the lineup for the first time since his injury on May 13 vs. the Cincinnati Reds, closed with a multi-hit game for the red-hot Miami Marlins, who now sit at 46-34 after their 10-1 win Tuesday night at historic Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox.
MLB sued by 17 ex-scouts who say they were discriminated against because of their age
Read full article: MLB sued by 17 ex-scouts who say they were discriminated against because of their ageSeventeen former Major League Baseball scouts who say they were discriminated against because of their age have sued the league, its teams and Commissioner Rob Manfred.
Raleigh first catcher to homer from both sides at Fenway as Mariners pound Red Sox 10-1
Read full article: Raleigh first catcher to homer from both sides at Fenway as Mariners pound Red Sox 10-1Cal Raleigh became the first catcher to homer from both sides of the plate at Fenway Park, and George Kirby pitched the Seattle Mariners past the Boston Red Sox 10-1.
Pirates finish sweep of Red Sox behind Keller and Santana
Read full article: Pirates finish sweep of Red Sox behind Keller and SantanaMitch Keller struck out seven, Carlos Santana homered and Bryan Reynolds knocked in his seventh run of the season as the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a three-game sweep of the Red Sox with a 4-1 win Wednesday.
Online betting begins in sports-crazed Massachusetts
Read full article: Online betting begins in sports-crazed MassachusettsMassachusetts sports fans raced to their cell phones Friday to begin placing bets as the state allowed online sports wagering just days ahead of tipoff of the NCAA Tournament next week.
DeBrusk scores 2 in 3rd, Bruins beat Pens in Winter Classic
Read full article: DeBrusk scores 2 in 3rd, Bruins beat Pens in Winter ClassicJake DeBrusk scored his second goal of the third period with just over two minutes remaining and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Winter Classic at Fenway Park.
Louisville beats Cincy 24-7 for Keg of Nails and Fenway Bowl
Read full article: Louisville beats Cincy 24-7 for Keg of Nails and Fenway BowlJawhar Jordan ran for 115 yards and Louisville beat Cincinnati 24-7 in the twice-delayed first edition of the Fenway Bowl at the chilly home of the Boston Red Sox.
LEADING OFF: Bosox try to recover from Toronto's run rampage
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Bosox try to recover from Toronto's run rampageJarren Duran and the Red Sox will try to shake off what happened at Fenway Park, where Toronto went on a run rampage that included an inside-the-park grand slam thanks to Duran’s misplay and negligence.
A's hold off Bosox, avoid sweep for just 2nd win in 15 games
Read full article: A's hold off Bosox, avoid sweep for just 2nd win in 15 gamesPaul Blackburn continued his road success by pitching sharply into the sixth inning, Christian Bethancourt hit a two-run single and the Oakland Athletics held off the Boston Red Sox 4-3 for just their second victory in 15 games.
Castillo, Votto lead Reds to 1st Fenway win since '75 Series
Read full article: Castillo, Votto lead Reds to 1st Fenway win since '75 SeriesLuis Castillo struck out 10 while pitching six innings of one-hit ball, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Boston 2-1 for their first victory at Fenway Park since Game 7 of the 1975 World Series.
Cruz oldest to hit 3O HRs in a season, Rays bop Red Sox 12-7
Read full article: Cruz oldest to hit 3O HRs in a season, Rays bop Red Sox 12-7Nelson Cruz homered twice and, at 41 years old, became the oldest player in major league history to hit 30 home runs in a season, powering the Tampa Bay Rays past the Boston Red Sox 12-7.
Rays rally past Red Sox 8-4, extend lead in AL East
Read full article: Rays rally past Red Sox 8-4, extend lead in AL EastTampa Bay’s Francisco Mejía singled with the bases loaded in the ninth, Boston’s Hunter Renfroe made a costly error on the play, and it helped the Rays rally past the Red Sox 8-4 on Tuesday night.
Yanks reliever throws 4 wild pitches in 10th, Red Sox rally
Read full article: Yanks reliever throws 4 wild pitches in 10th, Red Sox rallyKiké Hernández hit a two-run double that tied the game with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Boston Red Sox took advantage of a record four wild pitches by Brooks Kriske in the 10th to rally past the rival New York Yankees 5-4 on a rainy night at Fenway Park.
Orioles-Red Sox opener at Fenway postponed because of rain
Read full article: Orioles-Red Sox opener at Fenway postponed because of rain(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)BOSTON – The pandemic-delayed 2020 season is being followed up by a rain-delayed start to 2021 for the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox postponed their opener against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on Thursday because of rain that was forecast to last all day. "One day, two days, three days — I really don't care, to be honest with you," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. The Red Sox made the announcement at 9 a.m., about five hours before the scheduled first pitch. “The decision to postpone our first game of the season was not made lightly,” Red Sox President Sam Kennedy said.
Pandemic help wanted: Fast food managers, road race experts
Read full article: Pandemic help wanted: Fast food managers, road race expertsEvent organizers and other unconventional logistics experts are using their skills to help the nation vaccinate as many people against COVID-19 as possible. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)A year into the coronavirus pandemic, Americans are painfully aware that overcoming the scourge is a marathon, not a sprint. The race director of the Boston Marathon, which is on hold until fall, has been tapped by the state of Massachusetts to run mass vaccination operations at Gillette Stadium and Fenway Park. In California, Disneyland — hit hard by the global health crisis — is hosting a mass vaccination effort, as is Six Flags Magic Mountain, about 60 miles north. Philadelphia officials chose a 22-year-old Drexel University graduate student in psychology to help get a mass vaccination site up and running quickly.
Covering the bases: Fenway Park expected as voting venue
Read full article: Covering the bases: Fenway Park expected as voting venueBOSTON – There's the windup, the pitch — and the vote. Election officials in Boston are expected to approve Fenway Park as an early voting venue when they meet Thursday, after Red Sox owner John Henry offered the storied ballpark for voters hesitant to cast ballots indoors. City officials toured the park and have said it meets their guidelines. If formally cleared as a venue, Bostonians could vote at Fenway on Oct. 17 and 18. The Red Sox have been playing at Fenway during their truncated 60-game season, but fans haven't been allowed inside.
As MLB plays on, the businesses it feeds fight for survival
Read full article: As MLB plays on, the businesses it feeds fight for survivalBallpark area businesses are struggling during the 2020 season while fans are not in attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Outside Fenway Park, parking spaces that go for $60 during a Red Sox home game can be had for $10 now. Sukitch opened the North Shore Tavern across from PNC Park in Pittsburgh in January. Read more about the businesses around Fenway Park. When you lose two revenue sources, it’s like having the rug pulled out from under your feet.”Read more about the businesses around PNC Park.
Scherzer fans 11, Nationals beat Red Sox 10-2
Read full article: Scherzer fans 11, Nationals beat Red Sox 10-2Soto and Howie Kendrick hit back-to-back homers in Washington's five-run third inning, and Max Scherzer struck out 11 to lead the Nationals to a 10-2 victory over the Red Sox on Friday night. Trea Turner and Victor Robles had three hits apiece for Washington, which handed Scherzer (3-1) a 5-0 lead in the third. The Red Sox scored one in the ninth and loaded the bases before Ryne Harper got the last two outs. The Nationals snapped a three-game losing streak and sent the Red Sox to their fourth loss in five games; it's Boston's worst start since the Great Depression. Red Sox: RHP Chris Mazza (0-1) starts in the second game of the series.
Cardboard fans? Masks? MLB is back, but it doesn’t look real -- these photos might weird you out
Read full article: Cardboard fans? Masks? MLB is back, but it doesn’t look real -- these photos might weird you out(2020 Getty Images)A lone Boston Red Sox employee eats a hot dog in the stands before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on July 26, 2020 in Boston. (2020 Getty Images)A peek at Tropicana Field during a game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Atlanta Braves on July 27, 2020 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (2020 Getty Images)A mask is placed on the Teammates Statue on Opening Day at Fenway Park on July 24, 2020 in Boston. (2020 Getty Images)A general view of of cardboard cutouts placed in the seats before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on July 25, 2020. (2020 Getty Images)With information from the Associated Press.
AP Source: Ivy League calls off fall sports due to outbreak
Read full article: AP Source: Ivy League calls off fall sports due to outbreakThe Ivy League has canceled all fall sports because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)The Ivy League on Wednesday became the first Division I conference to say it will not play sports this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The league left open the possibility of moving some seasons to the spring if the outbreak is better controlled by then. The decision was described to the AP by a person speaking on the condition of anonymity in advance of the official announcement. The Ivy decision affects not just football but everything before Jan. 1, including soccer, field hockey, volleyball and cross country, as well as the nonconference portion of the basketball season.
Zooming in to start unprecedented MLB summer camp amid virus
Read full article: Zooming in to start unprecedented MLB summer camp amid virusThe Boston Red Sox are scheduled resume training camp Friday at Fenway. (AP Photo/Jimmy Golen)Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward was going to address his entire team before the start of MLB's unprecedented summer training camp, just like he did when spring training opened about 4 1/2 months ago. Things certainly are different for baseball's resumption amid the coronavirus pandemic, three weeks before the start of a 60-game regular season. Charlie Baker signed an order Thursday allowing the Red Sox to open Fenway Park without fans. The Chicago Cubs will open camp without left-handed pitcher Jos Quintana, who underwent surgery Thursday on his lacerated left thumb.
David Ortiz throws out ceremonial first pitch at Fenway Park
Read full article: David Ortiz throws out ceremonial first pitch at Fenway ParkFormer Boston Red Sox player David Ortiz throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game in Boston's Fenway Park on Monday. BOSTON - Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz, making his first public appearance since being shot in the Dominican Republic earlier this year, threw out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the Red Sox and New York Yankees game Monday at Fenway Park in Boston. Ortiz, who received a standing ovation from fans and players as he jogged onto the field, threw the pitch to his former teammate Jason Varitek. The former Red Sox designated hitter was not the intended target of the shooting at a Santo Domingo bar. Ortiz, who spent 14 seasons with the Sox, helping the team win three World Series, retired from baseball in 2016.