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UMass gets big run late, cruises to 79-66 win over Duquesne
The Minutemen finished the game on a 14-4 run over the final 7:10 to improve to 12-4. AMHERST – It looked like it was going to be the same old story for the University of Massachusetts basketball...
View Article2013 Golden Gloves at the Log Cabin in Holyoke
The 2013 season of the Golden Gloves kicked off in Holyoke at the Log Cabin on Thursday.
View Article2013 Hoophall Classic, Friday schedule: No. 1 high school girl Mercedes...
A full schedule of Friday's action, which features the nation's top-ranked girls basketball player taking the court at Springfield College. Action begins to pick up Friday at the 2013 Hoophall...
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Lance Armstrong admits doping in interview with Oprah
He did it. He finally admitted it. Lance Armstrong doped. CHICAGO (AP) — He did it. He finally admitted it. Lance Armstrong doped. He was light on the details and didn't name names. He mused that he...
View ArticleMeg Lynes sink game-winning free throw as South Hadley upends Granby 39-38 at...
Senior forward Meg Lynes sunk the second of two free throws with 2.9 seconds left to propel the South Hadley High School girls basketball team to a 39-38 victory over previously unbeaten Granby....
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Minor league baseball promoters jump on Manti Te'o scandal
The Class A Brooklyn Cyclones will hold a "Fictitious Friday" promotion on June 21. Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o has become a punchline for promoters. Associated Press  FLORENCE, Ky. – The...
View ArticleNew England Patriots no-huddle breakdown: Stevan Ridley still king of the backs
Ridley has averaged 4.8 yards per carry out of no-huddle sets. Â The Patriots' rushing attack shapes up as one may expect out of no-huddle sets. Stevan Ridley carries the load, Danny Woodhead provides...
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Tennessee-bound Mercedes Russell Leads Springfield (Ore.) Past Braintree,...
Russell finished with 25 points, 17 rebounds and eight blocks. SPRINGFIELD – After Breanna Stewart impressed everyone at last year's Hoophall Classic, this year's No. 1-ranked player had sky-high...
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Anti-doping officials want more from Lance Armstrong
The disgraced cyclist's interview with Oprah Winfrey was a small step in the right direction, said the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency director. Ex-Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong listens to Oprah...
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Springfield Falcons beat Connecticut Whale, 4-2
Springfield Falcons defenseman Tim Erixon, who played for the Connecticut Whale last season, had a goal and assist against his former team. Michael Chaput, right, had two assists during the...
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UMass upsets No. 2 Boston College for first win at Conte Forum since 2007
The Minutemen had lost 13 straight in Chestnut Hill. Colin Shea fires a shot on goal during UMass' game against Boston College at Mullins Center on Oct. 19, 2012. The Minutemen beat the Eagles at...
View ArticlePutnam stomps Sci Tech, 64-49, in city rivalry game at Spalding Hoophall...
Spurred on by its passionate cheerleaders and fans, Putnam (10-0) jumped out to a 17-2 lead and never let it fall below 10 en route to a 64-49 victory in this clash of Springfield neighbors....
View ArticleCentral uses strong fourth quarter to beat West Side, 76-67, in Hoophall action
Kamari Robinson led the Golden Eagles with 35 points.  SPRINGFIELD – The Central High School boys basketball team used 11 unanswered fourth-quarter points to salt away a nip-and-tuck 76-67 victory...
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Lance Armstrong turns emotional in 2nd part of interview with Oprah Winfrey
Critics said he hadn't been contrite enough in the first half of the interview, which was taped Monday in Austin, but Armstrong seemed to lose his composure when Winfrey zeroed in on the emotional...
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Ben Uzoh's 21 points leads Springfield Armor over Canton Charge
Springfield overcame a cold-shooting start to earn a road victory at Canton. Ben Uzoh, right, scored 7 points in the fourth quarter and 21 overall to help the Springfield Armor beat the Canton Charge...
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Boston Celtics fail to bury Chicago Bulls, lose on last-second jumper in...
Chicago also forced OT with a late jumper, sending the Celtics to their second straight deflating loss at home. Chicago Bulls guard Marco Belinelli puts up the game-winning basket in the final seconds...
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Marcus Camby in their own words: Those who were there reflect on the career...
Former teammates and coaches, including John Calipari, share their memories of Marcus Camby's UMass career. From left: Derek Kellogg, Marcus Camby and John Calipari at Camby's UMass Hall of Fame...
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2013 Hoophall Classic, Saturday schedule: No. 2 junior Jahlil Okafor...
Central is the only local team in action Saturday, when Springfield College will host several of the country's top high school basketball players. The 2013 Hoophall Classic turns into a showcase of...
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The Fantasy 413: Make a play for those who play (a lot)
When it comes to fantasy basketball, sometimes the minutes make the man. East Coast basketball fans, say hello to Damian Lillard before the rookie wall has him waving goodbye. Don Ryan / Associated...
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Manti Te'o tells ESPN he wasn't involved in creating girlfriend hoax, says...
Friday night, the Notre Dame linebacker insisted he was never involved in creating the dead girlfriend hoax, but that he lied to his father about meeting the woman called Lennay Kekua face-to-face....
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