Today Des Linden returns to the Boston Marathon course to defend her title. One year ago she became the first American woman champion in more than three decades. But she almost didn’t make it to the starting line in 2018. We pick up the story 10 months earlier, on the other side of the world.
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Fenway’s Mr. Fix-It Keeps The Old Ballpark Looking Like New
The Boston Red Sox play their home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday afternoon at Fenway Park. Fans are hoping the return to home turf can help the struggling team get back on track. But the toughest job at Fenway might not belong to a player or coach. It’s arguably the job of Donnie Gardiner, the Fenway Facilities Superintendent who has to keep everything at the oldest Major League park running.
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The Red Sox Will Try To Repeat As Champs. Here’s Why That’s Tough To Do In Baseball
It’s the Red Sox season opener, and the official start of their title defense, as they take on the Seattle Mariners Thursday night. And while playoff baseball is several months away, it’s never too early for Red Sox Nation to talk about another World Series title, even if the odds are against a repeat.
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Patriots Emerge Victorious In Lowest-Scoring Game In Super Bowl History
Once again, the New England Patriots can call themselves Super Bowl champions, after defeating the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 Sunday night. It was the lowest-scoring game in Super Bowl history. But after the game, that didn’t matter to the Patriots. They were happy to celebrate the sixth title in franchise history. Shira Springer reports from Atlanta.
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Despite Their Dominance, The Patriots Embrace The ‘Underdog’ Role
The New England Patriots are part of a long, proud history of pro teams that have cast themselves as underdogs and made sure everyone knows about the critics who counted them out. By playing up their underdog status, the Patriots may be angling for a psychological advantage in Sunday’s big game.
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Overtime Win Takes Pats To Third Straight Super Bowl
The Patriots are going to the Super Bowl for the 9th time in the Tom Brady – Bill Belichick Era.
