David Ortiz tips his cap to the fans at Fenway Park for one final time as a Red Sox player.
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Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell watches his team take batting practice before Game 3 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Cleveland Indians, Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, in Boston.
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Dave Dombrowski and David Ortiz shake hands in 2015.
Boston Red Sox
Dave Dombrowski: David Ortiz can have a Red Sox job 'anytime he wants' October 11, 2016 | 8:54 PM
One of the best post players of all time, Kevin McHale won three championships, made seven All-Star teams, took home two Sixth Man of the Year awards and shot 58 percent in 39 minutes per game in the 1987 playoffs on a broken foot.
Boston Celtics
Celtics legend Kevin McHale rejoins Turner Sports' NBA broadcasts October 11, 2016 | 4:45 PM
Bruins center Ryan Spooner (51) celebrates his game-winning goal with teammate David Backes (42) against the Flyers at TD Garden on Saturday October 8, 2016.
Boston Bruins
Bruins try to rebound from two straight years missing playoffs October 11, 2016 | 3:47 PM
Boston, MA 10/10/16 Red Sox manager John Farrell at Fenway Park before game three of ALDS between Red Sox and Cleveland Indians. (John Tlumacki/Globe Staff)
Boston Red Sox
Dave Dombrowski says John Farrell will return as manager October 11, 2016 | 2:40 PM
NFL
49ers name Colin Kaepernick starting quarterback October 11, 2016 | 2:24 PM
MLB
Tito's touch: Francona makes right moves as Indians advance October 11, 2016 | 2:06 PM
This Sept. 9, 2016 photo shows Harkness Tower on the campus of Yale University in New Haven, Conn. A carillon concert is given twice daily at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. with the tower’s 54 bells ringing out music ranging from hymns to Elton John and Broadway tunes. (AP Photo/Beth J. Harpaz)
College Sports
Yale apologizes for racist imagery on football program cover October 11, 2016 | 11:26 AM
David Ortiz looks on in the eighth inning against the Indians.
Boston Red Sox
David Ortiz: "I wasn't ready to be over with the playoffs" October 11, 2016 | 9:25 AM
Olympics
Italy halts Rome bid for 2024 Olympics: 'The game is over' October 11, 2016 | 8:49 AM
Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell speaks to the media at Fenway Park, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Boston. Rain postponed Sunday's scheduled Game 3 of baseball's American League Division Series between the Cleveland Indians and the Boston Red Sox until Monday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Boston Red Sox
John Farrell explains his pinch-hitting decisions vs. Indians October 11, 2016 | 8:27 AM
Clay Buchholz stands on the pitcher's mound in the third inning against the Indians.
Boston Red Sox
Clay Buchholz's emotional reaction to David Ortiz's final game October 11, 2016 | 1:39 AM
Boston, MA 10/10/16 Terry Francona
Boston Red Sox
Terry Francona on David Ortiz: 'I'm glad he didn't get a hit to beat us' October 11, 2016 | 12:34 AM
David Ortiz tips his cap to the fans at Fenway Park for one final time as a Red Sox player.
David Ortiz
Boston sports figures thank David Ortiz as he says goodbye October 10, 2016 | 10:50 PM
Oct 10, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) salutes the fans after loosing to the Cleveland Indians 3-4 in game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Boston Red Sox
There weren't many dry eyes in Fenway Park for David Ortiz's Red Sox goodbye October 10, 2016 | 10:41 PM
Xander Bogaerts after the Game 3 loss.
Boston Red Sox
Red Sox, David Ortiz swept out of playoffs by Indians October 10, 2016 | 10:15 PM
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates after running for a first down against the Browns.
New England Patriots
Patriots-Browns game is highest-rated program in Boston for the past week October 10, 2016 | 8:44 PM
CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 09: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots looks on in the second quarter of the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 9, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
New England Patriots
Tom Brady's return brings normalcy to Patriots October 10, 2016 | 8:14 PM
Former Red Sox outfielder Troy O'Leary throws out the first pitch.
Boston Red Sox
Former Red Sox outfielder Troy O'Leary threw out the first pitch before Game 3 October 10, 2016 | 8:08 PM
Kenneth Bone listens as Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton answers a question during the second presidential debate.
Boston Red Sox
Is debate star Ken Bone at Fenway Park? October 10, 2016 | 8:05 PM
Clay Buchholz throws a pitch in the first inning against the Indians.
Boston Red Sox
Live updates: Red Sox vs. Indians in ALDS Game 3 October 10, 2016 | 6:47 PM
Sox David Ortiz comes out from the dugout for batting practice at Fenway Park.
Boston Red Sox
Here are the Red Sox and Indians lineups for Game 3 October 10, 2016 | 5:12 PM
Tom Brady had familiar (Gronk) and unfamiliar (Chris Hogan) weapons at his disposal in his first game of the season. And he used all of them brilliantly.
New England Patriots
33 thoughts on the Patriots' victory over the Browns (and the return of you-know-who) October 10, 2016 | 3:51 PM
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws a pass against the Browns.
New England Patriots
Tom Brady is back, and that looks like trouble for the rest of the NFL October 10, 2016 | 1:27 PM
Brady sunbathing photo
New England Patriots
Brady on nude sunbathing photos: 'I’ll probably never do that again’ October 10, 2016 | 10:20 AM
David Ortiz laughs while broadcasting with former Red Sox players Manny Ramirez and Kevin Millar on the field at Fenway Park prior to Wednesday's matchup against the Atlanta Braves
Boston Red Sox
Kevin Millar reflects on David Ortiz's legendary Red Sox career October 10, 2016 | 6:00 AM
Cleveland Indians manager Terry smiles during a news conference after the Indians defeated the Boston Red Sox 6-0 in Game 2 of a baseball American League Division Series, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Boston Red Sox
Indians manager Terry Francona has a knack for stories as well as titles October 10, 2016 | 1:04 AM
Tom Brady
New England Patriots
Tom Brady after Patriots' dominant win: 'I can do better' October 9, 2016 | 6:55 PM
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates after running for a first down against the Browns.
New England Patriots
5 takeaways from the Patriots' win over the Browns October 9, 2016 | 6:54 PM
New England Patriots
Gisele Bundchen had a 'Frozen' party to ring in Tom Brady's return October 9, 2016 | 5:32 PM
Brady and crew.
New England Patriots
Tom Brady couldn't be happier to have the band back together October 9, 2016 | 5:26 PM

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