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Who runs this town? (Part 1)

Cameron Martin, Special to Page 2

Page 2 goes region by region to determine which sports figures have the most juice in each city.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009

Master of my TV domain

With the Basketball Blog on hiatus until the NBA playoffs start, I woke up on Monday morning, made some coffee, answered a few e-mails, sat down in fr...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 09, 2007

Let's savor these early surprises

Jim Caple, Page 2

Yes, it's only April. The Padres and Pirates probably won't keep it up. But let's enjoy the moment while we can.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009

"Becoming Manny" -- Farewell, Boston

Jean Rhodes and Shawn Boburg, Page 2

In an excerpt from the upcoming book "Becoming Manny," we follow Manny Ramirez's departure from Boston.

Story | Conversation | March 09, 2009

The best and worst of Boston jerseys

Dave Dameshek

Dave Dameshek presents the best (and worst) jerseys for any die-hard Boston sports fan.

Story | Conversation | February 23, 2009

What happens when a team has two players with the same name?

Paul Lukas, Page 2

The Cowboys now have two players named Roy Williams. The question is, what are they going to put on the backs of their jerseys?

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2008

Breaking down the art of second-guessing

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple looks at the forgotten favorite pastime of postseason baseball -- the art of second-guessing the manager.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

Driving Public Enemy No. 1 up Sixth Avenue

Mike Philbrick, Page 2

As Jonathan Papelbon paraded through the streets of Manhattan on Tuesday, Page 2 had a front-row seat for his reception.

Story | Conversation | July 16, 2008

A-Rod, Madonna ... does it get any better than this?

Tim Keown, Page 2

Enjoying the soap opera that is Alex Rodriguez's divorce proceedings? Hope so, because it's one of the most ridiculous stories of our lifetimes.

Story | Conversation | July 08, 2008

Here's the skinny on this summer's sports books

DJ Gallo, Page 2

Looking for some quality sports books this summer? DJ Gallo tells us which ones are worth buying.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2008

Notes from a good ol'-fashioned Garden party

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons is walking on air after the obliteration of the Lakers and the celebration in the streets of Boston.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2008

Can Celts answer the call at closing time?

Bill Simmons, Page 2

As the NBA Finals return to Boston, Bill Simmons isn't quite sure if Boston has the moxie to seal the franchise's 17th title.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008

Japan is the next stop for MLB expansion

Jim Caple, Page 2

Expansion to Japan is the next logical step for MLB, and as long as there is money to be made, the owners will find a way to overcome the hurdles.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2008

Rambling toward the summer

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons offers his thoughts on everything from the Suns, Tom Brady and Lester's no-no to "Iron Man" and "The Hills."

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2008

Pondering a world without Julio Franco

Page 2

Julio Franco has finally called it quits, at the age of 49. Can you remember a world without him? We can refresh your memory.

Story | Conversation | May 05, 2008