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Ellsbury signs with Yankees for seven years, $153m

Jacoby Ellsbury watched an RBI ground-rule double against the White Sox at Fenway Park on Aug.  31.

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Jacoby Ellsbury, who became a free agent after the 2013 season, blossomed into a star in his seven years with the Red Sox.

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The search occurred one day after police concluded the town’s high school football team had not been involved in the graffiti, an incident that shook the community.

Arepa con carne desmechada (with flank steak filling) at Mi Rancho.

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Come early, eat well at Mi Rancho

In East Boston, the scent of braising meat is enough to draw diners into the modest Colombian restaurant that opens its doors at 7 a.m.

Jordan Crawford watched his corner 3-pointer go in while being guarded by the Bucks’ Luke Ridnour in the fourth quarter.

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Celtics use 3-pointers to overcome Bucks

The Celtics hit on 11 three-pointers, tying their season high, as they defeated the struggling Bucks for the first time this season in three meetings.

Onyango Obama, President Barack Obama's Kenyan-born uncle, arrived at US Immigration Court in Boston for a deportation hearing.

Obama’s uncle allowed to remain in US, judge rules

Onyango “Omar” Obama, the uncle of President Obama, met the criteria for legal permanent residency, a federal immigration judge said.

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These favorite recipes — from spread to soup to stew to chicken to cookies — have become simple standbys, yet change with the season.

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Prime Air may not pan out, but the Federal Aviation Administration would be wise to plan for it anyway.

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A.J. Pierzynski isn’t shy about expressing his emotions, but he also is known as someone who plays hard and plays to win. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Reputation vs. reality with A.J. Pierzynski

The Red Sox would not have signed the catcher, who has tangled with teammates and opponents in the past, if there was any chance he would be disruptive here.