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Beckett feeling better, ready for next start

Red Sox right-hander Josh Beckett is ready to pitch again, a day after getting scratched from a start because of back spasms.

Boston's Beckett scratched because of back spasms

Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett was scratched from Monday night's scheduled start because of back spasms.

Beckett's suspension reduced from 6 games to 5

Josh Beckett's suspension was reduced from six games to five on Sunday, allowing the Boston Red Sox ace to take his next turn in the rotation.

Celizic: MLB’s punishment of Beckett a low blow

What’s worse, an intentional elbow to the groin or what looked like an accidental non-pitch over a batter’s head?

Beckett struggles again in Game 2 of ALCS

Josh Beckett's reputation as a postseason ace is taking a beating.

Postseason ace Beckett shelled as Angels win 5-4

Josh Beckett waited four extra days for a chance to show his postseason brilliance. That shine wore off with his very first pitch. The Red Sox right-hander had the worst outing of his 10 postseason starts as Boston lost 5-4 to the Los Angeles Angels in 12 innings on Sunday night.

Josh Beckett throws side session on off day

Boston pitcher Josh Beckett threw a side session Thursday during an off-day in the Red Sox-Angels playoff series, and remains scheduled to start Game 3 Sunday in Boston.

Source: Beckett expected to miss playoffs opener

Josh Beckett probably will miss the opener of Boston's first-round AL playoffs series against the Los Angeles Angels, a person in the Red Sox organization with knowledge of the plans has told The Associated Press.

Red Sox activate Beckett, Lowell and Casey

The Boston Red Sox got three key players back Friday, activating right-hander Josh Beckett, third baseman Mike Lowell and first baseman Sean Casey from the 15-day disabled list.

Red Sox ace Beckett set to return Friday in Texas

Red Sox ace Josh Beckett is set to rejoin Boston's rotation on Friday night in Texas. Beckett, who hasn't pitched since Aug. 17 because of an inflamed right elbow, threw 58 pitches during a bullpen session before Tuesday's game against Baltimore.

Beckett scratched, to be examined by Dr. Andrews

Josh Beckett was scratched again from a scheduled start, and the Boston Red Sox ace plans to have his ailing right elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews.

Beckett eyes Tuesday return from 'crick' in elbow

Josh Beckett remains on course to start for the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, although manager Terry Francona won't be overly disappointed if the right-hander gets pushed back again.

Red Sox ace Beckett scratched from start with stiff neck

Josh Beckett was scratched from his start for the Boston Red Sox against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night because of a stiff neck.

Beckett Activated by Red Sox

Josh Beckett was activated from the 15-day disabled list by the Boston Red Sox before Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, allowing the right-hander to make his season debut against Toronto's Roy Halladay.

Fiennes, Neeson Headline Beckett Salute

A starry Samuel Beckett celebration featuring Ralph Fiennes, Barry McGovern and Liam Neeson, will be part of Lincoln Center Festival 08.

Beckett Throws Well in Minor League Game

Josh Beckett threw two scoreless innings in a minor league game Sunday, an important step in his return from back spasms.

Red Sox Ace Beckett Won't Go to Japan

Josh Beckett will stay behind when the Red Sox fly 7,500 miles to Tokyo on Wednesday, even though he threw a ball 75 feet without back pain on Sunday.

Beckett Feels Stiff After Workout

Josh Beckett's back still is feeling stiff.

Beckett to Be Rechecked for Back Spasms

Josh Beckett's back pain began when he landed on a soft spot after his first warmup pitch. He threw five more, then walked off the field before the game even started.

Red Sox Fireballer Beckett Owns October

Sitting at the postseason podium where he's become such a staple, Josh Beckett glared at a room full of reporters Tuesday and grew increasingly annoyed with questions about his success.

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The Denver Post - Red Sox pop Rox 13-1 in Game 1
Source: The Denver Post

By the fifth inning, it had gone past embarrassment to something more gruesome. Even Red Sox fan Stephen King couldn't bear to watch, spotted reading a copy of Newsweek magazine.

An Open Letter To All Sports Journalists [from Alyssa Milano]
Source: MLBlogs

My future fiance is pissed off. Note: Milano Rules as declared on this article prevail.

Red Sox and Indians, Clemens and Curses, Sex and Death, Fashion Tips and Blogging

[Editors' Note: We must apologize in advance to fans of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies for giving such short shrift to your teams in the following article, but, honestly now, you have to admit, other than you--who cares?] THE EVIL DUMPIRE

Outrage at London sting by US spies
Source: the Mail online

Undercover American agents are staging secret 'sting' operations in Britain against criminal and terrorist suspects they want to extradite to the US. • Comment: Beware: George Bush's secret agents can now arrrest us in our own country

Modernism vs Post-Modernism: A Case Study

This is an english paper I just wrote. It's not great, and you probably haven't read all the books I talk about, but if you are interested in the subject give it a read and tell me what you think.

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