If you want to see the Celtics in first place, head to the Scantic Valley Y.
Just sitting and wondering if our Falcons can catch Providence.
Watch that Red Sox rotation. Best in the East?
Remember, Rick Pitino once was a UMass point guard.
Hats off to Dave Hixon, the master builder of Amherst basketball.
Just another former Minuteman in the winner's circle.
News item: Giants starter Matt Cain allows nine runs in fourth inning of home opener. The last Giant to allow nine – Jon Cronin, in 1902.
Ah, spring and the Masters. How sweet that is.
For the Pats, Rob Gronkowski’s forearm injury just won’t go away.
Looking better, C’s.
The amazing Auriemma – 14 trips to the Final Four.
It was a sweep for UMass in AIC’s 17-school track invitational.
Bruins 6, Hurricanes 2. Sometimes, line reshuffling works.
Yes, it was a Springfield Armor season to forget.
Who is Wesley Low Jr.? At 15, the youngest to win a pro bowling regional title.
Verrazano, Ye Olde Handicapper thanks you.
Regional-pride Dept.: New England has three in the NCAA Frozen Four.
That makes eight for Jimmie Johnson at Martinsville.
Clippers 109, Lakers 95. A sweep for the men of Vinny D.
Just when the Yankees look hopeless, they rise up to beat Justin Verlander.
Number of the week: 27.00 (Carlos Marmol’s earned-run average when he lost his job as Chicago Cubs closer).
You’re getting old if you saw Dave Motyka throw strikes for Palmer.
Who’s hot? Melo and the Knicks.
City 2, United 1. The battle of Manchester, soccer style.
By the way, Serena Williams is on a roll.
Venus the Labrador retriever will steal your whole-wheat bread.
News item: Josh Lopez of UMass wins second national intercollegiate boxing title. A tribute to him and his coach, Rocky Snow.
Grandpa’s a fan of high school baseball.
Let’s hear it for the Carolina Mudcats.
Charles Barkley and Alec Baldwin – now there’s a dynamic commercial duo.
Add Sonja Fuss (German soccer) to my list of all-time favorite sports names.
The Celtics are tied for first place. In Scantic Valley Y basketball, that is.
Ready for the Grape Chase? (Saturday, 11 a.m., The Big E).
Honk if you had lunch at The Meridian.
Where have you gone, Carroll Hardy?
Garry Brown can be reached at geeman1918@yahoo.com