The first-place Red Sox return to action tonight as they start a three game series with the Yankees at Fenway. Felix Doubront goes against Andy Pettitte. WBSM pregame time is 6:25pm.

Clay Buchholz will be re-examined today. The right-handedr was shut down over the All Star break as he continues to experience pain behind his throwing shoulder.

Former Celtics Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Jason Terry were formally introduced as members of the Brooklyn Nets yesterday.

Former Red Sox pitcher Derek Lowe is done with baseball but isn't ready to use the word retirement.Speaking at a golf tournament, the 39-year old says everyone has to stop playing at some point, but he will "never retire."

And the Patriots players report for training camp next Thursday. The first practice will be a week from today.

Here's the morning sports.

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