Manti Te'o girlfriend hoax: Notre Dame linebacker's inspirational story...
The death Manti Te'o's apparently fictitious girlfriend Lennay Kekua was reported by several media outlets over the course of the 2012 college football season. SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A story that Notre...
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Boston Red Sox spring training opens Feb. 21 with exhibition game vs....
The commissioner’s office said Wednesday the previous earliest start for spring training games was Feb. 24 in 2011. Boston Red Sox spring training will begin Feb. 21 with an exhibition game against...
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Goalies Steve Mason, Sergei Bobrovsky compete for Columbus Blue Jackets...
Both netminders are 24 years old and will be RFAs after the season. Columbus goalie Steve Mason allows a goal against the New York Rangers on Feb. 19, 2012 in Madison Square Garden. Associated Press...
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Cam Atkinson misses Columbus Blue Jackets practice with "minor lower body...
Judging from comments made Blue Jackets coach Todd Richards, it appears as though Cam Atkinson won't be one of the players returning to the Springfield Falcons prior to the start of the NHL season....
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Auto Racing Links: Alex Zanardi's inspiring story; Ryan Preece's busy 2013;...
Alex Zanardi should have died on the track in 2001. Now he's winning Paralympic gold medals as a hand cyclist. This win at Riverhead helped lock Ryan Preece into the "Battle at the Beach." 122 West...
View ArticleAmherst-South Hadley basketball controversy video
Amherst junior guard Tyrell Jackson propels himself into South Hadley coach Jeff Guiel. Jackson said he had orders from an assistant coach to do it.
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Doc Rivers' son Austin helps New Orleans Hornets down Boston Celtics, 90-78
Austin Rivers scored 8 points as he and his father became the fourth father and son to face off as coach and player in NBA history. Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers gives his son Austin, a rookie guard...
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Amherst Regional High School basketball player: Coach told me to 'take out'...
An Amherst Regional High School guard who was suspended for intentionally shoving the opposing coach to the floor claims he was acting under orders from one of his assistant coaches. AMHERST – An...
View ArticleWes Welker says that he's trying to take less contact, but it doesn't show in...
If Welker is ducking from hits, it hasn't hurt his production. FOXBOROUGH – One of the hardest things for Wes Welker to learn as he's gotten older is to know when to tuck the ball to his chest and hit...
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Springfield Falcons welcome return of defenseman Tim Erixon
Erixon and teammates Jonathan Audy-Marchessault and Curtis McElhinney have been named to the AHL All-Star team. Springfield's Tim Erixon, right, takes a swing at Adirondack's Marc-Andre Bourdon Oct....
View ArticleHow does Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Dean Pees plan to slow Tom...
Pees talks about his time in New England trying to stop Brady in practice. FOXBOROUGH – Former New England Patriots defensive coordinator Dean Pees spent years trying to find a way to stop Tom Brady...
View ArticleHALFTIME: UMass forcing turnovers, hitting 3's, leading Duquesne 44-30
Three thoughts from courtside at Mullins Center. Three thoughts from courtside at Mullins Center. Respect the deep threat UMass bombed 7 of 16 3-point attempts, as Duquesne collapsed its defense and...
View ArticleChandler Jones hoping to play in AFC title game
Jones said he's working his way back from an ankle injury. FOXBOROUGH -- If Chandler Jones has it his way, he'll be on the field for Sunday's AFC title game against the Baltimore Ravens. The rookie...
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High School Swimming Notebook: Growth of girls swimming leads to talented...
Swimming: Longmeadow’s Jerrica Li, Northampton’s Erin Voss, Minnechaug’s Lauren Quinn and Holyoke Catholic’s Kristyn Popowski are among the newcomers who have captured attention this season. Jerrica...
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Tuukka Rask expected to lead Boston Bruins in shortened season
The Bruins had 12 players spend time in Europe during the lockout. Boston goalie Tuukka Rask watches the action during Bruins training camp this week in Wilmington. Associated Press BOSTON - There’s...
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Auto Racing Links: Tommy Baldwin Racing using No. 7 this season; Twin State...
Tommy Baldwin Jr. finally gets to put his late father's number on Dave Blaney's Sprint Cup car. Ryan Newman drove the No. 7, made famous by the late Tom Baldwin Sr., to several Whelen Modified Tour...
View ArticleMLS Draft: New England Revolution make Louisville's Andrew Farrell No. 1...
The 20-year-old was a first-team All-American last season as a junior, when he shifted from midfield to the back line. Combined media reports INDIANAPOLIS – Louisville defender Andrew Farrell was...
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Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o referenced 'dead' girlfriend twice after...
The Heisman finalist's agent said he would not make any public statements on Thursday. Notre Dame's Manti Te'o speaks to the media on Jan. 5 in Miami, Fla. Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Not...
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Pay attention, kids: Agawam teacher among the winners at Holyoke Golden Gloves
Holyoke and Springfield were well-represented in the tournament's return. A capacity crowd of more than 450 fans was on hand as the Golden Gloves returned to Holyoke. Dave Roback / The Republican...
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South Hadley basketball coach Jeff Guiel 'exploring options' after Amherst...
Amherst assistant basketball coach Eric Wheeler, who also served as the head junior varsity A coach, was dismissed as a coach by the school after an investigation into whether he gave a player orders...
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