HALFTIME: Saint Louis playing physical, but Minutemen answering the call
Three thoughts from courtside in St. Louis. Three thoughts from courtside in St. Louis. Pick and roll all day UMass has played by far its best game in the half-court offense tonight — using the pick...
View ArticleBoston Celtics trade rumors 2013: Rajon Rondo tells friend Rudy Gay the...
According to Yahoo!, Gay is already being actively shopped around the NBA, with the Phoenix Suns being the most notable suitor. No trade is imminent, the report says, but the Grizzlies have been...
View ArticleSpringfield College men's basketball wins another thriller; Jordan Rote...
Springfield gave up a 14-point lead, but the Pride prevailed on Rote's heroics to remain unbeaten in NEWMAC play. Coming off its first win over MIT in nearly five years, the Springfield College men's...
View ArticleCleveland Browns hire Carolina offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski as head...
The 44-year-old coach has spent two seasons with the Panthers. CLEVELAND – Rob Chudzinski’s first head coaching job will be with the team he loved as a kid. Chudzinski, who spent the past two seasons...
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UMass comes up short late in 70-62 loss at Saint Louis
The Minutemen saw their seven-game winning streak snapped in the loss. UMass fell short in a 70-62 loss to Saint Louis Thursday. Associated Press ST. LOUIS — Eventually, the University of...
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Public bettors love the Patriots (-9.5) vs. Texans; sharps going the other way
As of Thursday, Bob Scucci, sports book director for Coast Casinos, had taken twice as many bets on the New England Patriots as he had on the Houston Texans. David Purdum, The Linemakers Sporting News...
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Report: Boston Red Sox have inquired about Washington's Michael Morse
Boston is up against time as spring training nears and first base is a question mark. Washington Nationals' Michael Morse (38) is the object of trade interest by the Red Sox, who need a solution at...
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Injury to UMass guard Jesse Morgan ruled a knee sprain by trainer
Morgan sprained his right knee and won't play against Fordham on Sunday, but that's still good news for the Minutemen after what appeared to be a serious injury. Jesse Morgan screams in pain as he...
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Amherst's Josh Hawkins selected by Hamilton Nationals with fifth pick in...
The former Amherst Regional High School standout, who helped lead Loyola (Md.) University to the NCAA Division I title last May at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, was chosen in Friday's Major League...
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UMass hockey team can't overcome defensive mistakes in 5-4 loss to Providence
The Minutemen gave up multiple odd-man rushes that ultimately sunk them at home against the Friars. AMHERST – University of Massachusetts hockey coach John Micheletto knew his team would have to press...
View ArticleShane Huber recommits to UMass football team
Huber's recruiting saga appears to be over, as he announced late Friday night that he had recommitted to UMass. The UMass recruiting soap opera, "As Shane Huber Turns," evidently had one more plot...
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Worcester Sharks down Springfield Falcons in OT, 4-3
Tomas Kubalik scored his second goal with 57 seconds left to send the game into overtime. Springfield's Tomas Kubalik, right, battles several Bears Dec. 22 in Hershey, Pa. Associated Press By MIKE...
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Paul Pierce scores 23 as Boston Celtics hang on to beat Houston Rockets 103-91
The Celtics extended their season-high winning streak to five games, but only after surviving a 12-0 run that pulled the Rockets within two. Suddenly, the Celtics are starting to smoke a little, just...
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MassLive's Harry Plumer experiences a different view of UMass hockey game
Ever wonder what it's like to have a front row seat at a UMass hockey game in a giant inflatable chair? Harry Plumer got to find out. Harry Plumer got a different view of Friday night's...
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UMass Podcast: Episode 17, UMass basketball travels to Fordham
Anthony Sulla-Heffinger of the New York Post joins Harry to talk about Sunday's game and more. Download the MassLive UMass podcast with Harry Plumer now! Anthony Sulla-Heffinger of the New York Post...
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Report: Lance Armstrong to admit doping in Oprah interview
Citing an anonymous source, USA Today reported that the disgraced cyclist plans to admit using performance-enhancing drugs. FILE - This combination image made of file photos shows Lance Armstrong,...
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The Fantasy 413: When purple and gold clash
The Lakers' loss(es) could wind up being your gain. And you said there'd never be an Earl Clark picture on MassLive ... Pat Sullivan / Associated Press Finally, a good couple of weeks to be a...
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Richard J. McCarthy: Granby High School boys basketball team provides lessons...
Every veteran of high-school sports has their own "if only" story of what might have, or could have happened to their careers "if only." Granby High School boys basketball coach Tim Sheehan gives the...
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NFL Divisional Playoffs: What to watch Saturday
Here are six things to watch – three for each of Saturday's NFL divisional playoff matchups – as four teams battle to get one step closer to the Super Bowl. Here are six things to watch – three for...
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What to Watch For: Point guard matchup highlights UMass basketball trip to...
Point guards Chaz Williams and Branden Frazier will bring a distinctly Brooklyn flavor to Sunday's game in the Bronx. Let's take a look at UMass basketball's next opponent, the Fordham Rams. Fordham...
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