Chicopee Comp controls playoff destiny against South Hadley
Comp will qualify for the playoffs as Suburban league champion with a win against Thanksgiving Day rival South Hadley. Comp QB Tom Duffy takes the keeper against Amherst - (Submitted Photo) Comp...
View ArticleAvery Bradley working on point guard skills, which could potentially really...
During a recent interview with WEEI, the 21-year old Bradley spoke like a wise veteran. The shooting guard even called himself a "backup point guard" and says he's been working on becoming a lead...
View ArticleUMass field hockey defender Thando Zono named first-team All-American
Zono was honored by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association on Tuesday morning. Thando Zono celebrates a goal during an upset of No. 1 Syracuse earlier this season. Photo Courtesy of UMass...
View ArticleHistory lesson: A look back at the current Western Massachusetts high school...
Here is a look as the current Western Mass. rivalries and the results of holiday games over the years Thanksgiving Day high school football rivalries in Western Massachusetts bring back a lifetime of...
View ArticleRed Sox Monster will be co-hosting The Average Joe Show Tuesday night
The Red Sox Monster will be co-hosting The Average Joe Show on Tuesday Night. Ben Shapiro, the Red Sox Monster blogger for MassLive.com will be discussing the Red Sox offseason Tuesday Night on ESPN...
View ArticleSlattery family of Ware finds family, high school football even more special...
Brothers Rob and Michael Slattery are recovering from serious injuries sustained in an automobile accident in September. Ware High School football coach Rob Slattery, right, and assistant coach and...
View ArticleCurt Schilling and a Thanksgiving that changed the fortunes of the Boston Red...
Curt Schilling's legacy has been tarnished, but there's no denying how critical his time in Boston was to the franchise. Curt Schilling celebrates the 2004 World Series Title with Pedro Martinez and...
View ArticlePigskin Prophet preps for hot finish, by taking Frontier and Ware to win...
The Republican's high school football expert has 27 games left on the schedule, and a 23-4 finish is needed to surpass an .800 winning percentage. The Pigskin Prophet is picking Ware - with assitant...
View ArticleColin Kaepernick likely to start for San Francisco 49ers against New Orleans...
Starter Alex Smith has suffered a relapse of concussion symptoms. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) led his team to a 32-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. Associated Press SANTA...
View ArticleNHL lockout update: League, players to resume talks Wednesday
No breakthrough seems likely after 66 days and 327 canceled games. Donald Fehr, executive director of the NHL Players' Association, speaks to the media following talks earlier this month. AP file By...
View ArticleBoston Celtics King of the Court podcast: On rumors, Rajon Rondo's streak,...
MassLive.com's Jay King and co-host Ty Ray discussed several Boston Celtics topics in their weekly King of the Court podcast Monday night. AP MassLive.com's Jay King and co-host Ty Ray discussed...
View ArticleDanica Patrick divorcing her husband after seven years of marriage
Danica Patrick announced the split with Paul Hospenthal on her Facebook page Tuesday. In this May 22, 2011, file photo, IndyCar driver Danica Patrick, left, and her husband Paul Hospenthal wait for...
View ArticleEd Reed wins appeal, avoids suspension for illegal hits: Baltimore Ravens...
Reed appealed the ruling, and hearing officer Ted Cottrell on Tuesday reduced the penalty. AP OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed has avoided a one-game suspension for late hits...
View ArticleDoc Rivers: Darko Milicic 'most likely' won't return to Boston Celtics, but...
The Celtics have been connected to Kenyon Martin in rumors, but Rivers said they will be in "no rush" to fill Milicic's roster spot if it is vacated. AP Boston Celtics center Darko Milicic is...
View ArticleTom Brady: With or without Rob Gronkowski, the New England Patriots need to...
FOXBOROUGH – Tom Brady doesn’t give himself much time for mourning. If something bad happens, he may sit around and ponder it for a night, but by the time he returns the next morning, it’s all...
View ArticleTrue freshman quarterback A.J. Doyle to start for UMass football Friday...
Doyle will make his first career start Friday against the Chippewas. Quarterback A.J. Doyle will get the start for UMass on Friday. Photo Courtesy of UMass Athletics The University of Massachusetts...
View ArticleBoston Red Sox Rumors 2012: Nick Swisher, Kyle Lohse "on the radar''
Boston has needs at first base, outfield and on the mound. Nick Swisher has been with the New York Yankees, but the Red Sox are looking at whether he would switch sides in the rivalry and come to...
View ArticlePatriots have the opportunity to stuff the Jets away on Thanksgiving night
With a win Thursday night, New England can put New York on life support. A certain New York City tabloid recently ran a picture of Jets coach Rex Ryan carrying a tray with Bill Belichick’s head...
View ArticleTurkey Day 2012: Guide to the Western Mass. high school football Thanksgiving...
Everything you need to know to be ready for the games. Join The Republican and MassLive.com for live updates from the 2012 Thanksgiving Day high school football games. Chat with reporters in the press...
View ArticleWhat to watch for when the New England Patriots travel to play the Jets Thursday
A few things to keep an eye on Thursday night. Patriots (7-3) vs. Jets (4-6) When, where: MetLife Stadium, Thursday at 8:25 p.m. (NBC). Last time out: Oct. 12: Patriots 29, Jets 26 (OT) Series record:...
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