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L.A. Clippers roll past Boston Celtics 106-77
Los Angeles Clippers defeated Boston 106-77 on Thursday night, becoming the first team to win 15 consecutive games since the Celtics four years ago. View full size Los Angeles Clippers' DeAndre...
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Santa Cruz Warriors dunk Springfield Armor behind solid interior play
By JIM SEIMAS SANTA CRUZ – Springfield stellar perimeter game wasn’t enough to offense the Santa Cruz Warriors’ powerful transition and interior game Thursday night in NBA D-League action. Chris...
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Rally falls short as Springfield Falcons bow to Albany
Sloppy defensive play extended the Falcons' slump at home. Springfield's Ryan Russell, left, is pursued by Albany's Mattias Tedenby during the Falcons' 4-3 loss Thursday night at the MassMutual Center...
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UMass basketball must avoid falling into lull at struggling Northern Illinois
UMass enters Saturday's game in DeKalb, Ill., on a four-game winning streak, while the Huskies are just 2-9. UMass basketball coach Derek Kellogg will have to hope his team isn't lulled into a trap by...
View ArticleNew England Patriots won't hold back against the Dolphins
The Pats are going to play to win. The New England Patriots need the Houston Texans or Denver Broncos to lose to earn a first-round bye in the playoffs. Some players have already gone off script and...
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Danny Ainge gives Doc Rivers vote of confidence after slow Boston Celtics...
Ainge continued to indicate that there's plenty of blame to pass around for Boston's slow start. When the Celtics aren't winning, he said, it's the whole organization's fault. AP file Let's first...
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Is Junichi Tazawa in line to become Boston Red Sox closer after Joel Hanrahan?
Joel Hanrahan will be Boston's closer in 2013. Beyond that? Junichi Tawawa might be the Red Sox long-term solution at that critical position. Joel Hanrahan will be the Red Sox closer in 2013, after...
View ArticleVince Wilfork of New England Patriots fined $30K: 'That was protecting my...
Vince Wilfork's instinct to protect his teammates cost him $30,000. Vince Wilfork's instinct to protect his teammates cost him $30,000. The NFL fined the New England defensive tackle for hitting...
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NBA suspends Dwayne Wade for kicking Ramon Sessions in groin (with video)
Wade insisted in a Tweet that he is not a dirty player. The Miami Heat's Dwayne Wade, center, will miss Friday night's game against the Detroit Pistons after being suspended. AP file AUBURN HILLS,...
View ArticleRob Gronkowski among 20 New England Patriots listed as questionable
Bill Belichick said Friday that Rob Gronkowski is still yet to receive medical clearance for Sunday's game against Miami. Bill Belichick said Friday that Rob Gronkowski is still yet to receive medical...
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No. 2 UConn women renew rivalry with No. 1 Stanford
The last time the teams met, the Cardinal ended the Huskies' NCAA record 90-game winning streak in 2010. Connecticut's Kelly Faris, center, expects a "dogfight" when she and her Huskie teammates take...
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The late Phil Tarpey was a terror for UMass when college baseball was king
Christmas Eve will always have an extra-special meaning to the Falcons' Bruce Landon. If you want to pony up a little dough, you can grab a chance to say goodbye to this "Good Guy." Charles Krupa |...
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Falcons need to find the winning touch in Springfield
A mediocre record on home ice pales in comparison to their gaudy road mark, but there's two shots to right the ship this weekend. It doesn't need to be pretty, but Springfield's Ryan Craig knows his...
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Montague holding 25th annual 10K run on New Year's Day
The footrace begins at the Montague Grange located at 34 Main St. next to the common. MONTAGUE – The 25-th Annual Sawmill River 10K Run will be on New Year’s Day. The Jan. 1 event is open to all...
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UMass women's basketball wakes up too late in 57-51 loss to Siena
The Minutewomen were 5 for 30 from the floor in the first half. AMHERST – The University of Massachusetts women's basketball team felt fortunate not being out of Friday's game at halftime. Siena felt...
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New York Giants could be very thin at cornerback Sunday against Philadelphia...
If Prince Amukamara and Jayron Hosley, who are both doubtful, remain sidelined, the Giants will be down to just three healthy cornerbacks. Corey Webster, right, will be counted on to improve his play...
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New York Jets coach Rex Ryan says he wants to coach team for next 15 years
The feisty coach opened his news conference Friday by denouncing a published report that said he would welcome being fired if changes to the offense aren't made. New York Jets coach Rex Ryan, left,...
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Struggling Springfield Armor sees slim lead evaporate in loss to Santa Cruz...
The Springfield Armor suffered a disheartening, 88-79 loss to the Santa Cruz Warriors in an oft-sloppy NBA D-League game Friday night. View full size By JIM SEIMAS SANTA CRUZ – Ben Uzoh scored 17...
View ArticleNew England Patriots have one last chance to tune up before the playoffs
The regular season comes to a close Sunday against Miami. This is the time of year when a team is supposed to be peaking and getting ready sprint into the playoffs. All that should be left is a little...
View ArticleWhat to watch for when the Patriots host the Dolphins
The regular season comes to a close Sunday. New England Patriots (11-4) vs. Miami Dolphins (7-8) When, where: Sunday at 4:25 p.m. (CBS) at Gillette Stadium Forecast: Temperatures in the 20s, chance of...
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