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August 6, 2012

Cook, 8 doubles give Red Sox 9-2 win over Rangers

Jacoby Ellsbury and Carl Crawford each doubled twice and Adrian Gonzalez once as the Red Sox their second straight game.

August 6, 2012

Red Sox owner backs Bobby V as manager

"To blame Bobby Valentine for the Red Sox being .500 at this point in the season is simply wrong," John Henry says.

August 6, 2012

Obama backs bill to exempt taxes on Olympians

Olympians who earn gold medals receive $25,000, silver winners get $15,000 and bronze winners pick up $10,000 — but as of now, they all have to pay taxes on their winnings.

August 6, 2012

First Title wins Legion baseball state championship

It is First Title's first state title. It will play Thursday in the Northeast Regional Tournament against Woonsocket, R.I.

August 6, 2012

For some Olympians, glory is about showing up

For athletes from the world's smallest countries, or those suffering through conflict and turmoil, the Olympics are not about winning.

August 6, 2012

Poor turnout puts Unity Raceway season in jeopardy

The stock car raceway's manager says he's so deep in debt he can't afford to pay purse money to winning drivers.

August 6, 2012

Little League Regional: Scarborough loses no-hitter

Scarborough allows just one hit but doesn't get any in a 1-0 loss to Rhode island, falling to 0-2 in pool play at the East Regional.

August 6, 2012

Legion state tournament: First Title has the lead in to-be-continued final

Rain causes the Legion baseball state final to be suspended in the seventh with First Title ahead, 4-2.

August 6, 2012

Local Baseball: Rain forces Portland Babe Ruth to wait

August 6, 2012

Bridgestone Invitational: Bradley hangs tough as Furyk falls apart

Keegan Bradley saves par on 18 and then Jim Furyk, leading for 71 holes, double-bogeys to lose.

August 6, 2012

Sprint Cup: Gordon wins; fan killed by lightning

Jeff Gordon gets his first win of the season in a race at Pocono ended by a storm that later turns fatal.

August 6, 2012

Sports Digest

August 6, 2012

Major League Roundup: Pierzynski leads win by Chicago

August 6, 2012

NFL Notebook: Brady, 35, looking for many more years

August 6, 2012

Notebook: Red Sox, Twins swap minor leaguers

August 6, 2012

Red Sox avoid sweep with win over Twins

Franklin Morales, filling in for Josh Beckett, turns in a strong outing as Boston snaps a four-game skid.

August 6, 2012

Those Sea Dogs are on a roll

An 11-2 win over Erie on Sunday is their fourth straight as Bryce Brentz has five RBI and Steven Wright pitches well.

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