UMass point guard Chaz Williams says, 'I'm back'
By both his own and Coach Derek Kellogg's assessment, Williams hasn't been aggressive enough early in games this season. Chaz Williams is looking to push the ball earlier in games. Republican staff...
View ArticleSpringfield Armor take to the road for games against Charge, Mad Ants
The Armor may be without two frontcourt players entering two-game weekend series. Armor forward James Mays may need to produce a little more as the team goes into a pair of weekend games down two...
View ArticleSkiing Weatherman reports on ski conditions from Windham Mountain in the...
Herb Stevens uses Windham Mountain in the Catskills of New York as his launching pad to talk about ski conditions in the Northeast.
View ArticleYoung spotter Doug Campbell lands NASCAR Sprint Cup Series job with Tommy...
One of the best young driver-spotter combinations in the Northeast has been broken up ... to help advance the career of one of the parties involved. Doug Campbell (middle, flanked by Mario Fiore and...
View Article7 schools plan to leave Big East conference
The report says the non-football teams plan to exit. Big East commissioner Mike Aresco had been working with the officials from the conference's seven nonfootball members to keep the league from...
View ArticleCincinnati Bengals thump Philadelphia Eagles, 34-13, to keep playoff hopes...
The Eagles fell to 4-10 and coach Andy Reid is on the hot seat. Cincinnati's Wallace Gilberry struts into the end zone for a touchdown after recovering an Eagles fumble Thursday night in Philadelphia....
View ArticleDeion Branch reacts to returning to the New England Patriots
Branch said he always expected to be back. New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch (84) leads the way followed by New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and the rest of the team...
View ArticleRob Gronkowski of New England Patriots is back ... at practice
Gronkowski participated in practice Friday. FOXBOROUGH – It may have just been for show, but whatever the intentions, Rob Gronkowski returned to practice for the New England Patriots Friday a little...
View ArticleKevin Youkilis, New York Yankees finalize $12 million deal
The deal with the three-time All-Star had been agreed to Tuesday, pending a physical, and the Yankees announced it Friday. Former Boston Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis finalized a one-year deal...
View ArticleMLB rumors 2012: Keep an eye on the Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers have been shutout of free agent signings, and trades this offseason, but don't expect that to last. Losing former American League MVP Josh Hamilton to division rival Los Angeles may...
View ArticleRob Parker suspended by ESPN after suggesting Robert Griffin III might be a...
Parker’s statement, which went viral almost immediately, elicited a response from Griffin III’s father, Robert Griffin II. ESPN commentator Rob Parker has been suspended “until further notice” for...
View ArticleWes Welker enters Sunday's game against the 49ers 5 catches away from history
Welker is on the brink of becoming the first player in NFL history to record five seasons with 100 or more catches. FOXBOROUGH – Wes Welker is sitting on the cusp of history, but it doesn’t seem to...
View ArticleCenter Cady Lalanne reinstated to UMass basketball team
Lalanne has been suspended since the team's Dec. 1 loss to Miami (Fla.) UMass' Cady Lalanne heads to the hoop as Harvard's Kenyatta Smith defends him during the team's Nov. 13 opener against Harvard....
View ArticleUMass basketball opponent scouting report: Game 8, Elon
The Minutemen take on the Phoenix at Noon on Saturday at MassMutual Center. Let's take a look at UMass basketball's next opponent, the Elon Phoenix. Elon | 6-3 (1-1, Southern Conference) Game Quick...
View ArticleGary DiSarcina hits a big rung on the Red Sox ladder
The UMass great and former All-Star with the Angels has hit prime real estate in minor-league managing -- Pawtucket. Before he became an everyday major-leaguer, Gary DiSarcina was big man on campus at...
View ArticleUMass basketball gets set for another Derek Kellogg Springfield homecoming
Kellogg and the Minutemen play Elon on Saturday at the MassMutual Center. UMass coach Derek Kellogg screams from the sidelines during a game at the Puerto Rico Tipoff. AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo...
View ArticleOn Campus: A busy four years for Elms field hockey goalkeeper Ali Bonavita of...
The Westfield State and Elms women's basketball teams meet Saturday afternoon at 1 at Picknelly Arena in Chicopee. Overcoming an onslaught of shots on goal for four years, Elms College field hockey...
View ArticleSpringfield Falcons fall to Providence Bruins
Coach Brad Larsen was displeased with the team's play. Springfield Falcons coach Brad Larsen said the team's play was unacceptable in a 6-3 loss to the Providence Bruins Friday night. File photo By...
View ArticleArmor can't hold lead in fourth quarter, fall at Canton 87-81
Springfield led by as many as 9 in the fourth quarter, but a late Charge rally sent them to their second win over the Armor in less than a week. James Mays, right, was a beast for Springfield in a...
View ArticleThe Fantasy 413: You've made it this far ... don't blow it now
When the season's down to its final four, it's usually best to dance with who brung ya. Expect DMC to run wild against Kansas City this weekend. Marcio Jose Sanchez | Associated Press If you’re...
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