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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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Jury Selection Begins in Perjury Retrial of Roger Clemens
CNNWASHINGTON --Jury selection is expected to begin Monday in the trial of former Major League pitcher Roger Clemens, nine months after the previous one ended in a mistrial. Federal prosecutors accuse Clemens of lying to Congress when lawmakers investigated...Tags: Health, U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Lawyers, Houston Astros, Trials
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Lenny Dykstra Sentenced On Lewd Conduct, Assault Charges
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES -- Former baseball great Lenny Dykstra was sentenced to nine months in jail for misdemeanor charges of lewd conduct and assault with a deadly weapon. Dykstra pleaded no contest Wednesday to charges that he exposed himself to multiple women...Tags: Fenway Park, Corporate Crime, Fraud, Gaming, File Sharing
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Frank McCourt Agrees to Sell Dodgers
The Los Angeles TimesLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Frank McCourt has agreed to sell the Dodgers, surrendering the team he fought to retain for two years and in two courts. McCourt and Major League Baseball have agreed to seek approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for an auction...Tags: Major League Baseball, Money and Monetary Policy, Blackstone Group, L.P., National League West, Jamie McCourt
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Report: Dodgers Looking to Auction Media Rights
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- The Dodgers are looking make some money from their media rights a year ahead of schedule as they prepare to take on a new owner. The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday that lawyers for the beleaguered team sought permission...Tags: Wages and Pensions, Vin Scully, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Major League Baseball, Lawyers
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NASCAR Team Owner Jack Roush Hospitalized After Plane Crash
KTLA NewsMILWAUKEE -- NASCAR team owner Jack Roush was in serious but stable condition after walking away from a plane crash in Wisconsin on Tuesday night. "There are injuries. Possible surgery," Roush Fenway Racing president Geoff Smith said in a text message to...Tags: Health, Hospitals and Clinics, NASCAR, Disasters and Accidents, Transportation Industry
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Legendary Yankees Announcer Bob Sheppard Dies
Associated PressNEW YORK -- Bob Sheppard, whose elegant introductions of stars from Joe DiMaggio to Derek Jeter at Yankee Stadium for more than a half century earned him the nickname "The Voice of God," died Sunday. He was 99. The revered public address announcer died...Tags: Lou Boudreau, Johnny Mize, College Basketball, College Football, Tiki Barber
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Red Sox Sent Packing in 3-1 Loss
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.-- This comeback came up short. There will be no championship parade for the Boston Red Sox this year. No back-to-back titles. At last, the defending champs are headed home for the winter. They sure put up a fight, though. Always...Tags: Terry Francona, Mark Kotsay, Jon Lester, J.D. Drew, Jonathan Papelbon
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Dodgers Make Big Money Offer to Manny
DANA POINT -- The Dodgers say they have made a big money offer to free-agent slugger Manny Ramirez. Big bucks is what Ramirez wants, however the hard hitting outfielder also wants to cash those checks for 5 or 6 years. That is where the problem with the...Tags: Contracts, Major League Baseball, Alex Rodriguez, Johan Santana, Sports
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Angels Beat Red Sox, Staving off Sweep
ANAHEIM-- Francisco Rodriguez's biggest save of a record-breaking season came in a tie game. Rodriguez wriggled out of a bases-loaded jam in the 10th inning to save the Angels' season, Mike Napoli hit two early homers before scoring the go-ahead run in...Tags: Fenway Park, Green Monster, Jon Lester, J.D. Drew, Sports
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Report: Manny Named on 2003 Positive Drug Test List
KTLA NewsNEW YORK -- Dodgers Slugger Manny Ramirez and has been linked to another positive test for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003, according to the New York Times. According to the report, Ramirez and former teammate David Ortiz are among 104 Major League...Tags: Health, All Stars, Major League Baseball, David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez
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Angels Playoff Schedule Finally Set
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES -- The New York Yankees decided to start the AL playoffs Wednesday giving the Angels an extra day to prepare for their match up with the Boston Red Sox. The Yankees could have waited until one hour after Tuesday's AL Central tiebreaker...Tags: Jon Lester, Minnesota Twins, Entertainment, Gaming, John Lackey
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