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Jonathan Audy-Marchessault provides plenty of offensive production for...
The second-year American Hockey League player leads the Falcons with 15 goals. Forward Jonathan Audy-Marchessault leads the Springfield Falcons with 15 goals. The Republican file photo SPRINGFIELD –...
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Victor Cruz visits home of Giants fan Jack Pinto, 6, killed in Connecticut...
“It was a successfully private moment," said one guest, according to NFL.com. A shoe worn by New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz bears a message dedicated to 6-year-old Jack Pinto, one of the...
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Doc Rivers, Paul Pierce upset after Boston Celtics loss to Chicago Bulls:...
The Celtics are not inspiring confidence, and they know it. Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers yells to the referees during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls,...
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Avery Bradley not a savior, says Doc Rivers, but struggling Boston Celtics...
When Avery Bradley returns, the Boston Celtics should rely on him heavily. Avery Bradley Associated Press Avery Bradley is not a savior, Doc Rivers has said. But Boston Celtics fans everywhere are...
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Penn State football child sex abuse scandal voted 2012 AP sports story of year
For the first time since the AP began announcing a sports story of the year in 1990, the same issue was selected twice in a row. Former Penn State football assistant coach Jerry Sandusky, left, at his...
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UMass basketball team in the MAC? Not likely, but not impossible
Nothing can be ruled out in the head-spinning changes around college sports. University of Massachusetts athletic director John McCutcheon likes his school's associations with the Atlantic 10 and the...
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Top 10 stories of the year: Red Sox finish last, fire manager Bobby Valentine
Boston finished the season with a 69-93 record, its first last-place season since 1992. As 2012 winds down, The Republican today begins a recap of the top 10 news stories of 2012 leading up to Dec. 30...
View ArticleWes Welker on his contract situation with the New England Patriots: 'Just...
Welker refused to talk about his expiring contract. You have to give them credit for trying. Wes Welker conducted a conference call with the Jacksonville media Wednesday, during which he was...
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Harry's Halftime Three-Pointer: UMass 48, Ohio 40
Three thoughts from courtside in Amherst. Three thoughts from courtside at Mullins Center. Jesse Morgan's show Perhaps we should rename this to Jesse Morgan's 3-pointer. Morgan nailed all four of his...
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UConn remembers Newtown shooting victims with ceremony at women's basketball...
Twenty-six candles were lighted in memory of the victims. Members of the UConn band, cheer, dance and basketball teams participate in a service in memory of those killed in Friday's school shooting in...
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Springfield Falcons coach Brad Larsen reflects on playing career with...
Larsen finished his playing career with the Pirates, who Springfield played Wednesday night. View full size Springfield Falcons coach Brad Larsen conducts drills at Columbus Blue Jackets development...
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UConn women's basketball wins 97-25 laugher against Oakland
Connecticut made this game a no-contest by shooting 51 percent from the field while holding Oakland to 15 percent shooting. Connecticut's Moriah Jefferson, left, drives past Oakland's Peyton Apsey on...
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UMass defeats Ohio, 85-76, behind 35 points from Jesse Morgan
Morgan scored 16 points during a 23-1 UMass run in the first half. Ohio's Ivo Baltic and UMass' Raphiael Putney battle for position under the boards during Wednesday's game. Republican stafff photo by...
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Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce scores 40 in 103-91 win over Cleveland Cavaliers
Pierce got hot in the second half, making 10 of 11 shots from the floor after the intermission. Paul Pierce salutes the Boston crowd Wednesday as he leaves the court late in the fourth quarter...
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Jesse Morgan's 35 points spur UMass basketball past Ohio
Morgan's career high came on a night where he was 7 for 10 from long range. Ohio's Ivo Baltic and UMass' Raphiael Putney battle for position under the boards during Wednesday's game. Republican staff...
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Photos: UMass women's basketball falls to Bowling Green, 64-61
View a photo gallery from tonight's game. The UMass women's basketball team fell in the final seconds tonight to visiting Bowling Green, 64-61. UMass senior center Jasmine Watson led the Minutewomen...
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Springfield Falcons fall 3-2 to Portland Pirates
The Falcons rallied from an early 1-0 deficit only to see the Pirates score twice in 26 seconds late in the third period. The Springfield Falcons' Nick Holden, 5, said he thought his team played well...
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Jesse Morgan's journey to 35 points for UMass basketball against Ohio
The key to Morgan's breakout game might have come prior to Monday's practice. UMass' Jesse Morgan plays defense during his career night Wednesday against Ohio. J. Anthony Roberts AMHERST — Before...
View ArticleShould New England Patriots be concerned abut Stevan Ridley's fumbles?
Perhaps it's the result of coming up against the Jacksonville Jaguars and lack of talking points in the game, but the chatter about Stevan Ridley's inability to protect the football and what his...
View ArticleColumn: 'This microphone is powerful right now.'
The game was over, and the postgame interview appeared to be, too, when Winthrop coach Pat Kelsey suddenly decided otherwise. By JIM LITKE, AP Sports Columnist The game was over, and the postgame...
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