Springfield a magnet for casino hopefuls

As many as four top-tier casino developers have informed Springfield officials that they would like to build a gambling resort in this struggling city on the Connecticut River.

Troubles in paradise Rep. Tierney somehow missed

A review found that US Representative John F. Tierney had many chances to learn of the illegal actions by his wife’s brothers — and by her.

Kennedy’s sons at odds with his widow over institute

The late Senator Edward Kennedy’s two sons are growing increasingly convinced that Vicki Kennedy is mishandling the creation of the $71 million institute that bears his name.

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Penn State removes Joe Paterno statue

The statue of Joe Paterno was taken down from outside the Penn State football stadium Sunday even as the NCAA announced possible actions against the university.

Assault rifle jammed in Colo. attack

The semiautomatic rifle used by the gunman in a mass shooting at a Colorado movie theater jammed during the attack, a federal law enforcement official said.

If you want to make a deal this year, you’d better get out in front because if you want a Ryan Dempster, Matt Garza (above), or Francisco Liriano, there are likely 8-10 teams with which you’re competing.

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Sunday Baseball Notes

MLB trades may involve sticker shock

If a team doesn’t want anyone to touch their top prospects, they probably won’t have what it takes to make a blockbuster deal by the trade dealine.

Greenhead season plagues Mass. ocean towns

The big nasty flies with green eyes are out in force, biting at ankles and forcing beachgoers to cover their skin on sweltering hot days.

opinion | JOANNA WEISS

In the company of women

Here’s to new Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, for her induction into a club that we probably shouldn’t have at all.

ideas

The Higgs boson ‘nightmare scenario’

To some physicists, the apparent discovery of the Higgs boson just confirms a model we already know is flawed-- and may have bad implications for how much we can really learn in the future.

Globe magazine | Thrill of the Grill

Chef Tiffani Faison: Taking the heat

The Sweet Cheeks chef talks about barbecue, business, and what she loves to grill at home.

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From the archives | photos

The New England Aquarium

The aquarium opened in the summer of 1969 and was part of the waterfront urban renewal plan that transformed Central Wharf.

BostonGlobe.com exclusives

Michael Angelakos and Passion Pit returned to Boston in June for a performance at the Bank of America Pavilion.

Boston’s Passion Pit grapples with rising pressures

travel

Cycling on a ‘Cape Cod Pilgrimage’

Opinion | TOM KEANE

The quiet hospital

The first player from Merrimack College’s relatively young football program to get a shot in the NFL, Shawn Loiseau feels he is in a familiar position.

Sunday Football Notes

Shawn Loiseau determined to make it in Texas

Noah Parets of Sharon rehearsing for “Billy Elliot’’ at Chelsea Studios in New York City. “I can identify with how [Billy] felt about possibly losing the chance to dance,” he says.

Noah Parets of Sharon dances in ‘Billy Elliot: The Musical’

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Lost events of the Olympics

Jim Graczyk battles a fish with guide D.J. Shinduke ready with a net. Graczyk’s late son, Jeremy, had loved fishing.

Travel

Fishing, remembering on an island off British Columbia

Ebizo Ichikawa in “Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai.” Takashi Miike’s 3-D remake of Masaki Kobayashi’s “Harakiri” opens at the Brattle on Friday.

Movies

6 ways to watch the samurai

Connections

You’ve got mail — and it’s insane

The popular walkway near the Railroad Bridge at the Buzzards Bay end of the Cape Cod Canal.

travel

Bourne offers history, recreation — and sunsets

One of Lassen park’s many volcanic domes.

Travel | The list

Five uncrowded national parks

Lila Hempel-Edgers rode her bicycle on the Bruce Freeman Bike Trail.

Bring the Family

Blazing another bike trail

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Blue Jays 7, Red Sox 3

Aaron Cook (2-3) took a 3-1 lead into the sixth, but surrendered home runs in the sixth and seventh innings as the Blue Jays rallied.

Blue Jays rally to sink Aaron Cook, Red Sox

Cook took a 3-1 lead into the sixth inning, but surrendered home runs in the sixth and seventh, and the Sox lost, 7-3.

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Anaële Abescat participated in the Peace Games, an activity offered by Project Common Bond.

Project Common Bond helps heal victims of violence

A nine-day camp at the Governor's Academy in Newbury helps young adults from all over the world cope with acts of violence and creates a support network.