Here’s the release from the Boston Red Sox concerning the cancellation of Sunday’s game which will now be played on Saturday as part of a day-night doubleheader.

BOSTON, MA — The Red Sox announced today that the game against the Oakland Athletics originally scheduled for Sunday, August 28, at 1:35 p.m., has been moved to Saturday, August 27, at 5:00 p.m., as part of a split doubleheader at Fenway Park. The start time of the Saturday regularly scheduled game has been moved to 12:00 noon. The changes were made after consulting with Red Sox private weather service Telvent DTN, which provided a long-range forecast of potential severe weather in the greater Boston area due to Hurricane Irene on late Saturday and throughout the day and into the evening on Sunday.

Fans holding tickets for Saturday’s regularly scheduled game may use them for game one of the doubleheader, which is scheduled to begin at the new start time of 12:00 noon. All gates for game one will open at 10:30 a.m.

Fans holding tickets for the Sunday match up may use those tickets for game two on Saturday, which is now scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. All gates for game two will open 45 minutes after the conclusion of game one.

The current forecast calls for a consistent period of moderate to heavy rain and strong winds beginning late in the day on Saturday and continuing through Sunday evening as Hurricane Irene moves up the east coast and into New England.

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“With a forecast that calls for potentially heavy rains and high winds on Sunday, we felt it was necessary and prudent to move the Sunday game to Saturday, also,” said Red Sox President/CEO Larry Lucchino. “This will not only give us the best opportunity to play the scheduled games, but also help to insure that traveling conditions are safer for our fans. We apologize for the inconvenience these changes will cause our fans this weekend, both those coming to the ballpark and those tuning in to the game on radio or television. On behalf of John, Tom and our entire front office, I also want to express gratitude for the flexibility that our players and our fans have shown this season as, together, we’ve dealt with an extraordinary number of weather-related scheduling issues.”

The decision to move the game times was made in collaboration with Major League Baseball, the MLB Players Association, the Red Sox players, and the Oakland Athletics.

The Red Sox would like to remind fans that up to several hundred day-of-game tickets are also available for these games, and every other game, at the Gate E Ticket Window beginning 90 minutes before first pitch.

Both games will be televised on NESN and broadcast in English on WEEI 850 AM and in Spanish on WWZN 1510 AM.

According to Chuck Banning of The Day, UConn redshirt sophomore quarterback Michael Box has decided to leave the UConn Huskies football program and transfer to another school.

Box had been competing with freshman Michael Nebrich, redshirt freshman Scott McCummings and redshirt junior Johnny McEntee for the top spot at quarterback for the Huskies. It had been reported in the media that Neibrich and McEntee were leading the way.

UConn head coach Paul Pasqualoni said yesterday after practice that he probably wouldn’t name a starter until gametime at the home opener next Thursday against Fordham at Rentschler Field.

Box saw action in five games for the Huskies last season. He seven the ball five times for 21 yards and was 6-of-17 for 65 yards and one interception. His only start last year came against the Louisville Cardinals in which he had to leave after suffering a concussion.

If the report is true, Box would be the fifth UConn player to transfer since Pasqualoni took over. Dwayne Difton, Leon Kinnard, Gerrard Sheppard and Malik Generett are the other four players who have left the UConn football program.

Update 8/26: Desmond Conner of the Hartford Courant reports the Box has been granted his release from the UConn football program.

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After another rout last night, the Boston Red Sox look to avoid a split of their four-game series in the finale tonight against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.

Today’s first pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. and will be broadcast in the Red Sox television market on NESN. If you live in the Rangers broadcast area, you can catch the game on Fox Sports Southwest. If you don’t live in either market, you may be in luck as the MLB Network is also scheduled to have coverage of tonight’s game. And if you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to the game on the 2011 Red Sox Radio Network.

Andrew Miller will toe the slab tonight for the Red Sox in his 10th start (12th appearance) of the season. In his previous 11 appearances (nine starts), Miller is 5-1 with a 4.99 ERA. He has not faced the Rangers this season. In fact, he’s only made one career apperance against them and that was back in 2006 when he was a member of the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

Alexi Ogando makes his 25th start as he looks to help his team to a split of the four-game set. In his previous 24 starts, Ogando is 12-5 with a 3.30 ERA. He has not faced the Red Sox this year. He has made four career appearances against them though. All of those came in 2010 out of the bullpen in which he was 0-1 with a 2.08 ERA (1 ER/4.1 IP).

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Here are this evening’s lineups:

79-50		74-57
1. Jacoby Ellsbury	CF	1. Ian Kinsler	2B
2. Jed Lowrie	3B	2. Elvis Andrus	SS
3. Adrian Gonzalez	1B	3. Josh Hamilton	LF
4. Dustin Pedroia	2B	4. Michael Young	DH
5. David Ortiz	DH	5. Nelson Cruz	RF
6. Carl Crawford	LF	6. Mike Napoli	1B
7. Jarrod Saltalamacchia	C	7. Yorvit Torrealba	C
8. Josh Reddick	RF	8. Craig Gentry	CF
9. Marco Scutaro	SS	9. Omar Quintanilla	2B
Andrew Miller	SP	Alexi Ogando	SP

And here is how the hitters have fared against today’s starting pitchers:

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Video: Youk’s Got What You Need [SOX & Dawgs]

Hurricane Irene Forces Red Sox-A’s To Play DH on Saturday [SOX & Dawgs]

Carl Crawford knows he can salvage season with strong finish, playoff [Clubhouse Insider]

Ex-teammates in Texas, A-Gon and Young vying for batting crown [Clubhouse Insider]

Daniel Bard: Split doubleheader likely for Red Sox-A’s on Saturday [Clubhouse Insider]

1-2-3 Inning: Alfredo Aceves [CSN New England]

Epstein’s time as GM is winding down [CSN New England]

Sox players, ownership at odds over doubleheader [CSNNE.com]

Video: Writers discuss Sox-Rangers [ESPN Boston]

Miller gets the ball for Sox in series finale [ESPN Boston]

New Englanders in majors [ESPN Boston]

Miller on mound for series finale vs. Rangers [ESPN Boston]

Storm may alter rehab assignments [ESPN Boston]

Extended stay planned for Lavarnway [ESPN Boston]

No decision from Red Sox on Irene plans [Extra Bases]

Red Sox expected to play doubleheader on Saturday because of Hurricane Irene [Extra Bases]

Ken Rosenthal on D&C: Report of Mike Flanagan’s suicide ‘disturbing’ [Full Count]

Why the Red Sox need to sign Jonathan Papelbon [Kirk Minihane – WEEI.com]

Which Potential Red Sox Call Up Will Make the Biggest Impact in September? [NESN.com]

Jose Iglesias, Jesus Montero Could Play Roles in Tight AL East Race Between Red Sox, Yankees [NESN.com]

Red Sox Fans Encouraged to Create ‘Signs of Fenway’ on Sept. 4 to Win Incredible Prize Package [NESN.com]

Two Sea Dogs Named to Eastern League All-Star Team [OurSports Central]

Weiland hoping he’s back in a rhythm [Projo Sox Blog]

Sox-A’s may play 2 on Saturday [Projo Sox Blog]

Morales could be key out of pen [Projo Sox Blog]

Weather threatens Sox’ rehab plans [Projo Sox Blog]

Magadan remembers last meeting with Ryan Express [Projo Sox Blog]

Sox aim for series win vs. Rangers behind Miller [RedSox.com]

Terry Francona Voted Second-Most Popular Manager by MLB Players [SI.com]

The Book: Raul Alcantara [SoxProspects.com]

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Coming into last night’s game, Josh Beckett was getting 3.73 runs of support per game from the Boston Red Sox offense. Before he even stepped on the mound in an eventual 13-2 win over the Texas Rangers, Beckett had already gotten four runs from the offense.

It made you wonder, did the offense forget he was was pitching? Or did he have some “words of encouragement” for the boys to get him some run support?

Whatever the case may be, it was nice to see Beckett get some support and do what he does best. Now hopefully the offense can do the same thing on Friday night to get Tim Wakefield his 200th win finally.

On Tuesday night, Jacoby Ellsbury returned the lineup and the offense exploded. Last night, David Ortiz returned to the lineup and well took the first pitch he saw and lined it for a single. The much maligned Carl Crawford was the hero though for the Red Sox offense last night. Well I should say one of many heroes but he was the main catalyst.

Crawsome finished the night 2-for-3 with 5 RBIs. His two hits were a 2-run double and 2-run homer. His other RBI came on a sacrifice fly in the 5th.

For the second straight night, the every member of the starting nine had at least one hit. Ellsbury led the way with three hits including a two-run homer in the 6th inning. Adrian Gonzalez had two hits and RBIs, including his third home run in two days, and Dustin Pedroia added two hits and two RBIs to the cause as well.

Big Papi finished the night with two hits and Darnell McDonald added two hits as well.

One thing of note is that Ryan Lavarnway made his catching debut in the 8th inning last night. It was thought that he might not see anything behind the plate but obviously with such a big lead, it was a perfect time to get a little experience under his belt.

Obviously besides the win, the best part of the night is the fact that the win got the Red Sox back on top in the AL East. Thanks to former Red Sox OF Coco Crisp, the Oakland A’s beat the New York Yankees last night 6-3 in 10 innings. So be sure to buy Coco a beer if you see him out in Boston over the weekend since the A’s are coming to town.

We’ll be back later today with the lineups, batter/pitcher matchups and more for this evening’s game. But for now enjoy the overnight links from the media by clicking on the read more button below if you’re on the home page.

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Sox cruise again [Boston Globe]

Ellsbury right back on track [Boston Globe]

A real diamond sparkler [Boston Globe]

Doubleheader in forecast? [Boston Globe]

David Ortiz, Red Sox cruise again [Boston Herald]

Homers go a long way for Red Sox [Boston Herald]

Batting crown battle: Adrian Gonzalez vs. Michael Young go down to wire [Boston Herald]

John Henry downplays talk of Theo Epstein joining the Cubs [Boston Herald]

Mo Vaughn holds bond with Jimmy Fund [Boston Herald]

Sox bash Rangers again, 13-2 [CSN New England]

Red Sox mull schedule change in wake of hurricane [CSN New England]

Notes: Ortiz returns, make immediate impact [CSN New England]

1-2-3 Inning: Alfredo Aceves [CSN New England]

Rapid reaction: Red Sox 13, Rangers 2 [ESPN Boston]

Video: State of the Nation with Gordon Edes [ESPN Boston]

Finally some run support for Beckett [ESPN Boston]

Closing Time: Red Sox lineup rampages over Rangers [Full Count]

Josh Beckett did again, this time despite a wind storm and line-drive at his head [Full Count]

Down time cannot keep Jacoby Ellsbury down [Full Count]

Kristen Montalbano Shares Fond Memories of Brother, a Former Red Sox Prospect Who Passed Away Two Years Ago After Battle With Cancer [NESN.com]

Video: Josh Beckett Can’t Choose Red Sox MVP, Glad He Doesn’t Have a Vote [NESN.com]

Carl Crawford Explodes for Five RBIs, Showing Signs of Long-Awaited Hot Streak [NESN.com]

They’re right back in swing of things [Providence Journal]

Boston’s bullpen is back in the groove [Providence Journal]

Weiland ready for strong finish in his best season yet [Providence Journal]

Red Sox Journal: Miller feeling much more confident [Providence Journal]

A reminder regarding the importance of Carl Crawford [Rob Bradford – WEEI.com]

C.J. Wilson Could Prove to Be More Daunting Postseason Foe for Red Sox Than Justin Verlander [Tom Caron – NESN.com]

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And if you must check out the enemy news, head over to the Dallas Morning News, ESPN Dallas and Ft. Worth Star Telegram websites.

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Here’s the release from the UConn athletic department and SNY concerning coverage of the 2011 UConn Huskies football team.

NEW YORK, N.Y. – SNY, the official television home of UConn football and men’s basketball, is your place to get ready for the 2011 Husky football season.

“The 2011 UConn Football Preview Show” will air on SNY several times with its debut on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 7:00 p.m. The show will also air on Friday, Aug. 26 at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m. and on Monday, Aug. 29 at 11:30 a.m.

The first airing of “UConn Press Pass” – a broadcast of UConn football coach Paul Pasqualoni’s weekly press conference – will take place on Monday, Aug. 29 at 11:00 a.m.

UConn opens the season vs. Fordham on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. and SNY will have special reports leading up to kickoff. A rebroadcast of the game in its entirety will be aired on Friday, Sept. 2 at 11:00 a.m. and the “Huskies Power Hour” – a one-hour condensed version of the game – will air Friday, Sept. 2 at 7:00 a.m.