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Alex Speier

With the second half underway, here’s why the Red Sox continue to struggle against elite teams

After they lost two out of three to the Dodgers Sunday, ESPN analyst Alex Rodriguez bluntly observed of the Sox: “This is bad baseball.”
Adam Himmelsbach

13 thoughts about the Celtics’ summer league run

The team’s draft picks played and had promising moments, Tacko Fall stole the show, and Javonte Green looked like a man among boys.
Christopher L. Gasper

The NFL’s bid to expand regular season a reckless pursuit of revenue

An ill-conceived proposal to get to 18 games would undermine the league’s success and likely lead to greater player risk.
RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Red Sox designate Eduardo Nunez for assignment

Nunez, 32, batted .228 with two home runs in 60 games with the Red Sox this season.

Andrew Cashner’s changeup is the talk of the clubhouse

Cashner’s devastating changeup has been the driving force behind his 9-3 record and 3.83 ERA this season. 3 hours ago
What Cashner's deal says about changing trade marketAndrew Cashner scheduled for Tuesday debut
PETER ABRAHAM | ON BASEBALL

So many questions about this Red Sox loss. Here are some answers

You can’t miss your shot as many times as the Red Sox did Sunday vs. a team like the Dodgers and expect to win.
Tara Sullivan

First Chris Sale, then David Price, these pitched battles have got to stop

Problems with the starters continued as Price struggled a night after Sale’s awful outing against the Dodgers.

Boxing champ Pernell Whitaker dies after being struck by car in Virginia

Whitaker, 55, was an Olympic gold medalist and welterweight champion, and was regarded as one of the greatest defensive fighters.
CHAD FINN | SPORTS MEDIA

Gerry Callahan’s ouster finally gives WEEI a face lift

It’s unlikely Greg Hill will provide much of a ratings boost, but at last, Boston’s pioneering sports station will sound different. 2 hours ago
FRANK DELL’APA | SOCCER NOTES

Sadio Mane’s success for Senegal could keep him from US tour, Fenway

The Liverpool that competes at Fenway Park on Sunday could be without its star striker, who plays in the African Cup final on Friday. 2 hours ago
NASCAR | New Hampshire Motor Speedway

For NASCAR driver Austin Dillon, racing has always been a family affair

The 29-year-old grandson of legendary NASCAR owner Richard Childress hails from a family where racing is part of their DNA.
Alex Bowman heads to NHMS with renewed confidence

Robert Williams took a big step forward with the Celtics’ summer league team

The second-year center, who gained most of his experience at the G League level last year, had a chance to spread his wings in Las Vegas.
Gifted Celtic remains a work in progress

ALEX SPEIER
As second half begins, Andrew Benintendi struggles to hit his stride
The 25-year-old outfielder’s offensive production is down and his defense is not at the same level it was last season.

Kevin Paul Dupont
Former Bruin Geoff Courtnall was saved, and now he wants to save others, too
A call from Cam Neely helped Courtnall get his life back. He and his siblings have built a mental health center to help bring others back from the brink.

alex speier
The time the Dodgers first base coach almost broke Rafael Devers
Devers was taught not to slide headfirst. A drill doing the opposite ended with a Devers injury.

Dan Shaughnessy
Twenty years ago, Ted Williams made Fenway All-Star Game one for the ages
July 13, 1999, was a night the greatest assemblage of baseball talent ever gathered on one diamond.

Alex Speier | Minor Details
Evaluating Red Sox’ prospects as trade deadline nears
The team’s farm system is on the upswing, but still may lack high-level prospects needed to swing deals.

Celtics notebook
Tremont Waters decides to play in wake of father’s death
Edward Waters was found dead in a New Haven hotel room on Thursday morning.

peter abraham | sunday baseball notes

Christian Yelich continues his ascent among MLB’s best

Yelich showed steady progress during five years with the Marlins. He has become a true superstar in Milwaukee.
jim mcbride | sunday football notes

Isaiah Wynn a study in the power of positive thinking

The Patriots offensive lineman, who sat out 2018 with a torn Achilles’ tendon, used the time wisely.
gary washburn | sunday basketball notes

With Paul George gone, Sam Presti knew he had to rebuild Thunder

George put the Thunder’s general manager in the unenviable position of having to essentially gut his team.
kevin paul dupont | sunday hockey notes

Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo next on Bruins’ list

The combined average take for pair of restricted free agent defensemen likely will exceed $10 million
revolution 2, d.c. united 2

Revolution fit to be tied after squandering two-goal lead

Quincy Amarikwa volleyed home Wayne Rooney’s free kick in the 86th minute as D.C. United rallied for the tie.
Box score: Revolution 2, D.C. United 2
WIMBLEDON | MEN’S FINAL

Novak Djokovic outlasts Roger Federer in fifth-set tiebreaker to repeat as Wimbledon champion

Djokovic won his fifth Grand Slam title on grass in the longest final in Wimbledon history.
Wimbledon women's final: Simona Halep takes down Serena Williams to win first championship

Patriots linebacker Elandon Roberts to complain to Texas prosecutors about traffic stop

The player alleges he was mistreated during a March 10 traffic stop that played out in his driveway in Richmond, Texas, his lawyer said.

Stoneham’s Greg Vendetti thrills home crowd in first sports event at Encore Boston Harbor

Vendetti defeated Michael Anderson of Newark to win the vacant IBA junior middleweight title.

High schools

Here are the Globe All-Scholastics for the spring season

The Globe salutes the region's best high school athletes and coaches in eight spring sports.

Final Globe Top 20 rankings for the spring season

North Andover finished No. 1 in baseball after becoming the first No. 8 seed to win the Super 8 tournament.

Results from the spring state high school championships

MIAA championship trophies were awarded in baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, rugby, and boys’ volleyball.

Best of Globe Sports

stan grossfeld

John Farrell goes lobstering

The former Red Sox skipper is happily pursuing his other passion, which he calls “a lifelong dream.”
kevin paul dupont | on hockey

What will Don Sweeney do now with this Bruins roster?

Does the GM keep intact an aging core or is now the time to attempt a significant makeover?
tara sullivan

The beauty and practicality behind the Bruins pregame warmup

In warmups, the Bruins may appear to be skating and shooting at random, but it’s all carefully executed.

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