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Wes Welker signs franchise tender with Patriots, gives up leverage for long-term deal

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker signed his franchise tender on Tuesday, ending the threat of a potential training camp holdout. Welker announced the news, as previously reported by the Boston Globe , on his Twitter feed. Read full article >>

Closing Time: Daniel Nava, Boston underdog; Christian Friedrich, strikeout ace

The long-running sportswriter code says that you don't root for teams, you root for stories. And with that in mind, I'll openly admit I'm pulling for Boston outfielder Daniel Nava . If he sticks with the Red Sox, they could make a movie out of this guy's life. The unheralded 29-year-old outfielder landed in Boston last week and he's been a factor in all five games since then. Nava is off to a 7 ...

Riding the T is the most fun you can have with your pants off

By Kenny Soto Odds are, you spend much more time than youd like traveling the rails of Bostons cozy subway...

Behind the Box Score, where the Denver Nuggets struck back behind Ty Lawson

Denver Nuggets 99, Los Angeles Lakers 84 (Los Angeles leads series, 2-1) The Denver Nuggets won the game. The Los Angeles Lakers lost the comeback. The Nuggies took a game in this series by racing out to a massive early advantage, utilizing Ty Lawson's speed and finishing ability to put the Lakers on their heels almost immediately. Lawson ended Game 2's loss against Los Angeles on a high note ...

Rangers win another squeaker, go to East finals with 2-1 win over Caps in Game 7

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Henrik Lundqvist went from shaking his head in disgust to raising his arms in celebration when time finally ran out on the Washington Capitals.