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Red Sox, Padres talk potential trade for Mookie Betts, report says

Outfielder Wil Myers and many prospects were mentioned in the report as possible pieces in a potential trade.

Chaim Bloom tight-lipped on Red Sox search for manager

The Sox chief baseball officer said, “we want to basically keep any developments private.”

Clemens and Bonds belong in the Hall . . . and other baseball thoughts

Giving them their rightful place among the game’s greats is not the same as condoning or absolving any cheating.

Red Sox greats of the past face a new opponent: Father Time

It’s painfully clear to some that their bodies don’t act or feel the way they once did; just ask Wade Boggs or Jason Varitek.

ALEX SPEIER
A closer look at three internal candidates for Red Sox manager
The Sox may explore outside options, but Ron Roenicke, Jason Varitek and Carlos Febles are mentioned most prominently.

It’s no crime that Derek Jeter wasn’t a unanimous Hall of Fame choice
The fact that he missed by one vote doesn’t diminish his illustrious career (and it’s actually kind of amusing).

Mets tab Luis Rojas to replace Carlos Beltran as manager

Beltran stepped down after being implicated in the MLB report that cause Alex Cora and A.J. Hinch to lose their jobs, too.

Rob Manfred isn’t inclined to strip World Series titles from Astros, Red Sox

The commissioner said Major League Baseball aims to be transparent about the investigations.

Why MLB players aren’t being punished in the Astros, Red Sox sign-stealing investigation

A Wall Street Journal report said the league reached an agreement early in the process with the MLBPA.

New Hall of Famer Derek Jeter was always in the right spot

The longtime Yankees shortstop kept the game simple and was a leader on and off the field for five championship teams.

Curt Schilling misses out on Hall of Fame, but he’ll get in next year

Results of the 2020 election demonstrate that Schilling is a lock for 2021 as long as he doesn’t make it impossible for voters to honor him.

Derek Jeter, Larry Walker elected to baseball Hall of Fame

The former Yankees shortstop, who missed by one vote in becoming just the second unanimous selection, will join former Rockies outfielder Larry Walker in Cooperstown.

Another knee setback has Dustin Pedroia mulling his future

The condition of his knee is such that playing again appears unlikely, but no decision has been reached.

Pondering Dustin Pedroia’s Hall chances, and eight other thoughts . . .

We’re not closing the book on him, but he’ll probably fall short by an excellent season or two.

Red Sox trade righthander Travis Lakins to Cubs

Lakins was shipped for a player to be named later. The Sox also outrighted lefthander Bobby Poyner to Pawtucket.

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Tiger Woods shoots 69, his lowest opening round of the year since 2011

Woods isn’t among the leaders at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, but he is in the hunt. 12 minutes ago

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Serena Williams stunned by China’s Wang Qiang in third round of Australian Open

Williams’s bid for a 24th Grand Slam title to equal Margaret Court’s all-time record will have to wait.

Elite runners come to Boston for Grand Prix meet Saturday

Organizers expect more than 10 Olympic medalists to compete in the event at the Reggie Lewis Center.

Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy give Torrey Pines the feel of a season opener

The PGA stars will be a group apart when the Farmers Insurance Open begins Thursday, creating a must-see atmosphere.

Tennis | Australian Open

Roger Federer reaches third round at Australian Open

The six-time Australian Open champion will next face Australian John Millman, who upset Federer at the 2018 US Open.

Running

Boston Marathon organizers announce elite field for 2020 race

Nine previous Boston Marathon champions will be part of an accomplished lead pack at this year’s race.

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Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka brace for another Grand Slam clash

The American teenager will get a chance to avenge her US Open loss to Osaka in Australia.

Antonio Brown involved in police investigation after incident at his Florida home

Investigating officers attempted to speak to the wide receiver, but he locked himself in his home and refused to speak to them.