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MIT’s legacy as one of the world’s most prestigious technical universities has a curious byproduct — a history of clever pranks, or “hacks.” On Thursday, Cantabrigians noticed a strange sight atop an MIT building: A police call box reminiscent of the time machine used by...

Old friend Johnny Damon has been playing in the major leagues since 1995. His four years in Boston just seem like a blip along his long career that went through the Bronx, and keeps on going. Scroll through the gallery to get a closer look at Damon’s career that began in Kansas City and is continuing...

It wasn’t until Josh Beckett went out to warm up last night that Red Sox manager Terry Francona called over crew chief Joe West to discuss the weather situation. It was pouring for an hour before game time, as it had been most of the day, so Francona met with West, Mariners manager Daren Brown...

More photos » Michael Thomas - AP (AP Photo/Michael Thomas) Browse more photos » I meant to post excerpts from this article earlier in the week, but it slipped my mind. Well, better late than never.  Chris Forsberg of ESPN Boston caught up with Avery Bradley at the rookie photo shoot...

More photos » Michael Dwyer - AP Pierce gets to walk away on his own terms (hopefully after another 3 or 4 banners). Browse more photos » Chris Forsberg of ESPN Boston beat me to the punch on this one.  Remember when Pierce signed and there was some confusion over that final (4th) year...

More photos » Ethan Miller - Getty Images Good move? Bad move? What are your thoughts? (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Browse more photos » Rajon Rondo ’s involvement with Team USA has become something of a hot topic of late, mainly due to him being one of the main sources of...

A Rhode Island school district is doing away with the time-honored tradition of recess. Beginning in the fall, East Providence elementary school students will not be given 10 minutes before or after lunch to play. Rhode Island - United States - School district - East Providence Rhode Island - Education...

Anderson Silva didn’t exactly endear himself to UFC president Dana White the last time he defended his welterweight championship. This time, Silva made the boss proud despite taking one of the worst beatings of his career. Dana White - Anderson Silva - Ultimate Fighting Championship - sport - Martial...

You got to spend a fair amount of time at the beach last weekend, and now you’re counting the hours till you can hear the surf again. Pass the time by enjoying a refreshing summery cocktail — and we’re not talking about a boring old frozen margarita. The city’s top bartenders...