Boston bond and beards drive Red Sox to triumph
BOSTON (Reuters) – Red Sox manager John Farrell said a special connection struck between his players and the city of Boston helped them achieve their ultimate goal of a World Series title on Wednesday.
Cardinals look to bright future after Fenway failings
BOSTON (Reuters) – Fenway Park is an unforgiving place for losers. No-one knows that better than the Boston Red Sox.
Big Papi delivers in World Series
BOSTON (Reuters) – David Ortiz capped an already stellar career by winning the Most Valuable Player award in the World Series on Wednesday and capturing the hearts of the Boston Nation.
Raptors down Celtics to snap opening night drought
TORONTO (Reuters) – The Toronto Raptors finally sent an opening night crowd home with a smile and a win when they held on to beat the Boston Celtics 93-87 to raise the curtain on a new National Basketball Association season on Wednesday.
Colorado hockey goalie Varlamov arrested for suspected domestic violence
DENVER (Reuters) – Colorado Avalanche goaltender Semyon Varlamov has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, Denver police said on Wednesday.
U.S. athletes still reluctant to admit head injuries -report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Many young athletes still do not admit when they have suffered a head injury despite increased awareness about the risks of concussions in children and teenagers, U.S. health advisers said on Wednesday, urging sports leagues and …
World Series Game Six play-by-play
(Reuters) – Play by play of Wednesday’s Game Six in Major League Baseball’s World Series between the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park.
Welsh pride at stake in Premier League’s new local derby
(Reuters) – The Welsh cities of Cardiff and Swansea will bring their fierce rivalry to the top flight of English soccer for the first time on Sunday in an occasion that will capture the imagination of fans far beyond the borders of Wales.
Arsenal, Liverpool relish test of title claims
LONDON (Reuters) – The title credentials of leaders Arsenal and third-placed Liverpool will come under scrutiny when they meet in a heavyweight Premier League clash on Saturday.
St. Louis man charged with posting bomb threats before World Series
(Reuters) – Prosecutors have charged a St. Louis man with a misdemeanor for posting bomb threats on Twitter as the city prepared to host World Series baseball games, officials said on Wednesday.
