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Tim Wakefield became the oldest pitcher in Red Sox history to record a win and Boston belted five home runs to top Tampa Bay, 11-5, in the rubber match of a three-game series.

New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada did not play in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Baltimore, and may have a concussion after a foul ball struck him during Tuesday's game.

At Wednesday's practice, quarterback Josh Freeman was not practicing, and his thumb was taped up. It turns out, that was Raheem Morris' plan, and he'll be back at practice Thursday.

Plant High avenged an upset loss in the season-opener last year, and shut out Tampa Bay Tech, 10-0.

After getting blown out in the opener of this set on Monday, the Rays returned the favor on Tuesday, as Ben Zobrist, Jason Bartlett and Evan Longoria each homered and finished with three RBI, helping Tampa Bay to a 14-5 rout.

Tuesday turned out to be a tragic day on the field for two Orlando high schools after a football player was hospitalized by a hit from his fellow teammate and another player at another school died after collapsing at practice, officials said.

Ben Zobrist, Jason Bartlett and Evan Longoria each homered and finished with three RBI, as Tampa Bay blasted Boston, 14-5, to gain ground on first place in the AL East.

Two-time champion Venus Williams advanced to the semifinals of the U.S. Open Tuesday night with a 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 win over French Open champion Francesca Schiavone.

The Buccaneers have signed P Brent Bowden and LB Lee Robinson to complete their 2010 practice squad.

Tiger Woods received one of Corey Pavin's four captain's picks on Tuesday and will play for the U.S. in this year's Ryder Cup.