Mr. Rapley is the author, with Peter Heather, of “Why Empires Fall: Rome, America and the Future of the West.” America likes to think of itself in garlanded terms. The shining city on a hill. The ...

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When the Boston Red Sox gave outfielder Roman Anthony an eight-year, $130 million contract extension, many around the league believed the number was excessive for the 21-year-old. Having been called ...

If you're doing something as well as Ted Williams in a Boston Red Sox uniform, you're doing something right. Rookie outfielder Roman Anthony has been sensational since debuting in June -- to the point ...