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MannyOn what I think is the slowest day in sports, especially if your a baseball fan, let’s take a look at the headlines about the Red Sox and All-Star game in the Boston area papers.

Scene stealers. [Boston Globe]

Sox stars out early: Papi, Manny, Beckett back AL.[Boston Herald]

Red Sox had a hand in the victory. [Pro Jo]

Sox help in hunt for October. [Boston Globe]

Brightest star of all: On this night, it’s all about Barry. [Boston Herald]

Ortiz considers surgery: Procedure may be done after season. [Boston Globe]

Beckett hits winning note. [Boston Herald]

Aaron a lone star. [Boston Globe]

Charting the Red Sox All-Stars. [Boston Herald]

For more headlines and stories, head over to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Hartford Courant, and Providence Journal websites.

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