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Steroid debate reignited: Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Sammy Sosa on Hall of...
Recent history is against Hall of Fame candidates linked to the use of steroids. Controversial slugger Barry Bonds tops the list of Baseball Hall of Fame candidates. AP file By BEN WALKER NEW YORK —...
View ArticleMiami (Fla.) uses late push to down UMass basketball 75-62
Reggie Johnson led Miami with 19 points and 12 rebounds. AMHERST — Reggie Johnson's 19 points and 12 rebounds paced Miami to a 75-62 victory over the University of Massachusetts in front of 7,004 fans...
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Boston Red Sox GM Ben Cherington prepared for winter meetings
The pickings are thin in this year's MLB free-agent market Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington heads for Nashville this week for baseball's winter meetings. Associated Press BOSTON – Boston Red Sox...
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The "old'' high school Super Bowl era is ending, but it has served Western...
Central's victory came in the final Division I bowl before the state tournament replaces it. Central High junior quarterback Cody Williams has played in the final "traditional'' Super Bowl, and hopes...
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Rally falls short for UMass basketball in 75-62 loss to Miami (Fla.)
Hurricanes center Reggie Johnson racked up 19 points and 13 rebounds against the Minutemen. Miami's Durand Scott tries to get past Raphiael Putney of UMass in the first half of Miami's win Saturday at...
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Springfield Falcons and Manchester Monarchs meet again after epic comeback
The Springfield Falcons played the Manchester Monarchs for the third time in eight nights on Saturday at the MassMutual Center. Ryan Craig, shown here scoring during a preseason game, collected the...
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Lindsey Vonn, fellow American Stacey Cook finish 1-2 again in Lake Louise...
Vonn's victory marked the 13th time she's won at the Canadian ski resort. Lindsey Vonn, of the United States, reacts in the finish area following her run in the women's World Cup downhill ski race in...
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Raphiael Putney, Cady Lalanne, keys for UMass basketball, produce mixed...
Putney played well despite foul trouble while Lalanne drew Kellogg's attention with his lack of ability to finish inside. Maxie Esho takes a three-pointer for UMass as Miami's Kenny Kadji defends in...
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Alabama holds off Georgia, advances to National Championship against Notre Dame
The Crimson Tide (12-1) trailed 21-10 in the third quarter, but after Alabama surged ahead. Georgia safety Shawn Williams (36) and Kwame Geathers (99) trackle Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4)...
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Connecticut ends football season with loss to Cincinnati
Connecticut was within a touchdown of Cincinnati in the fourth quarter, with a chance to get a third straight upset win and become bowl eligible. Connecticut quarterback Johnny McEntee (18), left,...
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Los Angeles Galaxy defends MLS title with 3-1 win over Houston
David Beckham leaves Los Angeles as a winner. David Beckham is sprayed with champagne as he and his Los Angeles Galaxy teammates celebrate their MLS championship Saturday in Carson, Calif. Associated...
View ArticleUMass basketball coach Derek Kellogg on the death of Rick Majerus
Former Utah and Saint Louis basketball coach Rick Majerus died Saturday. University of Massachusetts basketball coach Derek Kellogg offered a brief statement on the death of legendary college...
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Springfield Falcons drop defensive battle, 2-1 to Manchester Monarchs
The Springfield Falcons had a third-period goal disallowed. Michael Chaput (16) knocks down Manchester's Andy Andreoff during the first period of the Falcons 2-1 loss to the Monarchs. Republican photo...
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Rick Majerus, colorful college basketball coach, dies of heart failure
Massachusetts coach Derek Kellogg said Majerus contributed much to the game of basketball. RIck Majerus, the jovial college basketball coach who led Utah to the 1998 NCAA final and had only one losing...
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Massachusetts discovers scoring attack in 6-3 Hockey East win over Northeastern
Rocco Carzo had two goals for the Minutemen, who outshot the Huskies 46-36. Rocco Carzo scored two goals to help the University of Massachusetts defeat Northeastern 6-3 at Matthews Arena in Boston...
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Boston Celtics lose buzzer beater to Milwaukee Bucks 91-88
Paul Pierce and Jason Terry both attempted three-point shots in the final seconds, but failed to score the tying basket. Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) tries to drive to the basket past Milwaukee...
View ArticleWhat to watch for when the New England Patriots travel to Miami to play the...
The Patriots can claim the division title with a victory. New England Patriots (8-3) vs. Miami Dolphins (5-6) Where, when: Sun Life Stadium at 1 p.m. on CBS Last time out: Dec. 24, 2011: Patriots 27,...
View ArticleNew England Patriots show heart by grinding out tough win over Dolphins
After failing to close out wins early in the season, the Patriots buckled down and delivered when it mattered Sunday. We've questioned their heart and criticized their inability to slug it out in...
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Springfield Armor hold on to defeat L.A. D-Fenders at MassMutual Center
SPRINGFIELD - A great effort by the bench, led by Shawn Taggart's 21 points, helped the Springfield Armor defeat the Los Angeles D-Fenders 98-89 Sunday at the MassMutual Center. The Armor (2-1) never...
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Patriots play ugly, but as Bill Belichick says, 'It's not about the stats,...
And win they certainly do, notching their sixth straight and locking up their 12th consecutive season above .500. The Patriots are No. 1 in the AFC East -- again -- and Wes Welker caught 10 passes...
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