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GOP: Party boss Steele to keep post despite sex-club hubbub

WASHINGTON – Democratic groups tried Tuesday to make a campaign issue out of news that the national Republican Party spent $1,946 at a sex-themed California club, but GOP activists said party chairman Michael Steele will weather the dustup. The Republican National Committee fired a staffer who helped organize the Jan. 31 visit to Voyeur Hollywood […]

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Red Sox Notebook: First baseman gets a shot and hits a shot

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — After the Boston Red Sox coaches put together their daily rosters for spring-training games, they contact the minor-league directors and ask for extras. For Tuesday’s game, Manager Terry Francona requested a first baseman. Anthony Rizzo was summoned, even though he’s never played above Class A. “The organization loves this kid,” Francona […]

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Monks progressing quickly in women’s lacrosse

Experience and maturity have combined to help the St. Joseph’s women’s lacrosse team to an undefeated start. Just three years into the program’s existence, the Monks are off to a 5-0-1 start, thanks in part to a senior class that has been with the program from the start. “We’ve just been playing really well together […]