That's why it's Horse of YEAR

The divisive debate over Horse of the Year honors is not entirely about Rachel Alexandra versus Zenyatta, who the better horse is, or East versus West.

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Cup memories begin and end with Z

After 48 hours of reflection, I tried to put the monstrous mare's victory into personal perspective.

Only one can be the champ

Zenyatta's victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday at Santa Anita's Oak Tree meeting has reignited the debate over the 2009 Horse of the Year between her and Rachel Alexandra, who had an equally brilliant year.

Shirreffs shows his wild side

As is his custom, though, Shirreffs did not get in the winner's circle photo with Zenyatta.

An unsatisfying season for Ortiz

...Ortiz said that during the tough times, he got some much-appreciated support from Sox owner John Henry and the front office. "When things went from bad to worse, a lot was said that...

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Game 2: Postgame thoughts

...Linda, asked him on Thursday why he isn't tweeting as much anymore, Red Sox owner John Henry appeared on the social networking site late Friday night with a message. "Angel pitching dominant in...

Book: Williams' head abused at facility

A new book by a former employee of Alcor, the company that froze Ted Williams' remains, alleges the baseball Hall of Famer's body was mistreated by the company.

29 March 2008: Team Owner John Henry of the Boston Red Sox talks with Red Sox General Manager Theo Epstein before game against...

Ortiz moves on, but questions remain

David Ortiz has moved on from the PED scandal, but larger questions still remain.

Cool the Lava Man hysteria

The news that Lava Man is on the comeback trail has elicited a hysterical response from far and wide, including invective accusations that trainer Doug O'Neill and owners Jason Wood and Steve Kenly are greedy, callous and uncaring.

Monday Mendozas

...next. • I'm just glad to know that Arnold Hano is still kicking. • John Henry wishes everyone would stop picking on Big Papi ... and you know, he seems to have a...

Monday Mendozas

John Henry's new blog looks an awful lot like a column to me. But I'...

A city of passion, history, influence

Howard Bryant says when you add up all the ingredients, it's clear why Boston is a sports power.