Yankees: Alex Rodriguez could miss entire 2013 season
'There's no guarantees' that the former All-Star will be able to play, according to general manager Brian Cashman. New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is recovering from hip surgery. AP file...
View ArticleAIC announcer John Moriarty to audition for Red Sox public address annnouncer...
John Moriarty is hoping to follow Carl Beane as Red Sox PA announcers from Western Mass. Chicopee's John Moriarty will audition for the Red Sox PA announcer position on Saturday. The Republican photo...
View ArticleRacing world voices varying opinions on revelation that Danica Patrick and...
Reaction ranged from well wishes to “oh, well.” The news also prompted plenty of jokes in the garage and in the grandstands. In this Nov. 3, 2012, file photo, drivers Danica Patrick, left, talks with...
View ArticleTom Brady has entered his decline? Not buying it
ESPN's K.C. Joyner says that Brady is headed for a "dramatic decline" but the numbers don't paint a complete picture. Well, we've reached that part of the football season where everyone is racing to...
View ArticleReport: Patriots sign Jason Vega out of CFL
The Patriots went back to Canada to find help for the defense. The New England Patriots have pulled another player out of the Canadian Football League. A week after signing defensive lineman Armond...
View ArticleTaking stock of Brandon Lloyd's first season with the New England Patriots
Lloyd's style of play caused some frustration, but he got the job done. There is a chance that Brandon Lloyd will be the holdover at wide receiver that most New England Patriots fans have heard of. If...
View ArticleCastelli and Shnapir overcome error to win U.S. pairs figure skating title
The veteran pair had a huge enough lead from the short program to win. OMAHA, Neb. – Say this for Marissa Castelli and Simon Shnapir. No one will forget their first pairs title. Castelli and Shnapir...
View ArticleSpringfield Falcons Curtis McElhinney, Tim Erixon, Jonathan Audy-Marchessault...
Springfield has not had three All-Stars since 1997. Springfield's Jonathan Audy-Marchessault battles in front of the net with Connecticut's Kyle Jean on Dec. 29 at the MassMutual Center in...
View ArticleRay Allen ready to return to Boston wearing Miami Heat uniform
The former Celtics says he just wants to win, everything else will take care of itself. Boston Celticsâ Paul Pierce (34) fouls Heatâs Ray Allen, left, during the first half Oct. 30 in Miami. Allen...
View ArticleSounds of nature all around
The sound of a crow, the pitter patter of a field mouse can greet anyone spending time outdoors. The caw of a crow is a familiar sound to anyone spending time outdoors. The Republican file photo...
View ArticleKamari Long success story for The Hockey Project in Springfield
Devoted group of volunteers give youngsters an introduction to hockey. Kamari Long, left, a member of the Central High Hockey team is a product of The Hockey Project. He is seen next to the ice with...
View ArticleIt was "All She Wrote" without Jordan Rote for Springfield College men's...
The Pride will have to plan on playing without senior guard Jordan Rote for the closing games of the regular season. SPRINGFIELD - There were many “What ifs?” which could be asked concerning...
View ArticleJackie Bradley Jr., Allen Webster among Red Sox prospects greeting fans in...
The Pawtucket Red Sox hosted their 36th annual Hot Stove League Party Saturday. By SETH LAKSO PAWTUCKET – Several of Boston’s top prospects were on hand Saturday afternoon for the 36th annual...
View ArticleScott Pruett and Chip Ganassi Racing off to strong start in Rolex 24 at Daytona
Pruett started on the pole Saturday and pretty much stayed ahead of the field for the first three hours of the 24-hour endurance event. Scott Pruett drives the Ganassi Racing BMW Riley (01) during the...
View ArticleSpringfield Armor still adjusting to new players, different starting lineups
The Armor have used nine different starting lineups this season. Armor guard Tyshawn Taylor has started two games for Springfield after being assigned to the club by the Brooklyn Nets. The Republican...
View ArticleLocal Colleges: Krista Ferrentino of East Longmeadow helps AIC women's...
Mizam Tamardze won the national championship at the 133-pound weight class for Springfield Technical Community College in the first ever national tournament for nonscholarship wrestling programs. The...
View ArticleSpringfield Armor defeat Santa Cruz Warriors 111-100 at MassMutual Center
The Armor win two consecutive games for the first time since early December. Armor forward Willie Reed looks to drive on Santa Cruz's Mickell Gladness Saturday at the MassMutual Center. The Republican...
View ArticleUMass sweep attempt falls short with 3-2 loss at Vermont
UMass couldn't dig itself out of a 3-0 hole against the Catamounts. Brody Hoffman, pictured here against the Minutmen on Nov. 20, made 36 saves for Vermont in its 3-2 win over UMass on Saturday night...
View ArticleSpringfield Falcons run out of steam, fall 3-2 to Connecticut Whale
A comeback attempt fell just short as the Falcons go into the AHL All-Star break. Springfield's Ryan Craig bats at a high puck in front of Worcester's Mikael Tam and goalie Harri Sateri Friday at the...
View ArticleDavis and White win fifth straight U.S. ice dancing championship
Four other U.S. couples have won five dancing titles. By NANCY ARMOUR OMAHA, Neb. – With a world title and an Olympic silver medal of their own already, Meryl Davis and Charlie White were quite happy...
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