Mike Lowell

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Luis's Lost Years

After five decades of exile, Red Sox great Luis Tiant journeys back to Cuba
It had been nearly half a century since Luis Tiant stood on the Cuban soil where he was born, and where he first learned the skills that would see him become one of the greatest and most beloved pitchers in Red Sox history.
By MIKE MILIARD | April 22, 2009

30 on 30

30 local luminaries look back on 30 years of the New Paper and the Providence Phoenix
The Providence Phoenix celebrates 30 years with 30 interviews
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX STAFF | October 24, 2008

Cynthia M. Reed

Almost famous
I’m your friendly neighborhood socialite/librarian.
By FRANK MULLIN | November 14, 2007

Dreams of field

Our unlicensed psychiatrist answers disturbing questions about the joy of Sox
Do you see Dustin Pedroia in your sleep, riding a tiny blue bicycle?
By JAMES PARKER | October 31, 2007

Jockular plus

New England is the home of past and future champions
Phillipe + Jorge have been absolutely giddy, as we have gone crazy about the World Series’ success of the Olde Towne Team.
By PHILLIPE AND JORGE | October 31, 2007

Ills of modern man

Politics and other mistakes
I’m always amazed when somebody who’s famous for a really bad idea suddenly comes up with a really good idea.
By AL DIAMON | October 10, 2007

Got game?

A guide to the city's best sports bars
A guide to the city's best sports bars
By HEATHER BOUZAN | May 21, 2007

Return of the Bud-I

Cherry Arnold’s Buddy hits the big screens
We guarantee that you will be entertained.
By PHILLIPE AND JORGE | April 25, 2007

Who's your Padre?

Sports blotter: "Something is rotten in the state of Alabama" edition
The more jock arrests that pour in, the more obnoxious America’s cops seem.
By MATT TAIBBI | January 10, 2007

The Red Sox’ summer of discontent

The Sporting Life
Slowly, steadily, with every latest setback or miscue, it feels as if the Red Sox’ aspirations for 2006 are inexorably slipping away.
By IAN DONNIS | August 17, 2006

Brains, balls, and a key to Fenway

How one writer tried to set the record straight on the Sox’ past five years
Mnookin’s tale of unprecedented access lays bare the workings of one of the biggest and most beloved franchises in sports, during one of the most epochal eras of its 105-year history. Beyond "Dirty Water": Red Sox songs that don't suck. By Mike Miliard
By MIKE MILIARD | July 24, 2006

Gold gloves

Red Sox brawls through the ages
The sight of crazy Julián Tavárez clocking Joey Gathright as he slid into home had to make Sox fans chuckle.
By MIKE MILIARD | March 29, 2006