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Nicole Yang

Bryce Harper silenced his Fenway critics with one swing of his bat

The $330 million slugger belted a two-run homer in the fifth — his lone hit of the game — to put the Phillies ahead to stay, 3-2.

Red Sox go down swinging after costly decision

Trailing by two with two outs and two on in the eighth, Alex Cora sent up Chris Owings (.129) to pinch hit — and he whiffed.

David Price to test ailing wrist in bullpen session for Red Sox

The lefthander has been sidelined since Aug. 8 because of a cyst on his pitching wrist.

Suspended game meant logistical challenges for Red Sox

The last time the Red Sox had taken part in a suspended game that did not get completed the next day was on June 13, 1968.

CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER
It’s time for a Red Sox reset
The Sox had a three-year window with this group. They cashed in last season. This year it feels like the party is over.

7:10 p.m. (NESN)
Game 129: Phillies at Red Sox lineups and notes
Rick Porcello will be on the mound as the Red Sox look to salvage a split.

Sputtering Red Sox get no help from offense

Summer temperatures are peaking in August, but Red Sox batters haven’t gotten hot.

The news on Chris Sale’s elbow is potentially a disaster

The lefthander says there is no ligament damage, but the diagnosis has more to do with the future than the present.

Ex-MLBers Octavio Dotel, Luis Castillo charged in drug ring in Dominican

Authorities arrested several ex-ballplayers for their alleged links to a drug-trafficking and money-laundering ring.

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NFL NOTEBOOK

Jets’ Brandon Copeland suspended for four games

The veteran linebacker hit with ban after violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

THE TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP

A new format for FedEx Cup brings clarity and curiosity

Justin Thomas has a two-shot lead, and the Tour Championship hasn’t even started.

Rhode Island bounced from Little League World Series

The team from Barrington was eliminated in a 2-0 loss to Elizabeth, N.J.

Ex-Patriot Malcolm Mitchell details his breakup with football

In a new short film, WR says he’s felt “enraged, useless, scared” since he stepped away from the game.

Former Patriot Dontrelle Inman returning to Chargers, report says

The veteran receiver is heading back to franchise where he enjoyed his greatest success.

SPORTS LOG

USOC sanctions athletes who protested during anthem at Pan Am Games

Hammer thrower Gwen Berry and fencer Race Imboden were given 12-month probation.

Here are the guests scheduled for this week’s Jimmy Fund Radio Telethon

The two-day fundraiser in support of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute began Tuesday.

NFL NOTEBOOK

Antonio Brown rejoins Raiders after ultimatum, files new helmet grievance

The star receiver is still looking for a helmet that he is comfortable with and that meets league safety requirements.