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Boston Red Sox: How draft pick compensation could impact Jacoby Ellsbury's...
New rules regarding free agents and draft pick compensation could have a major impact on potential free agent Jacoby Ellsbury next fall. Jacoby Ellsbury may find a more limited market for his services...
View ArticleDerek Jeter back on baseball field, expects to be ready for Boston Red Sox on...
The 38-year-old New York Yankees captain fielder 55 grounders on the grass in front of the infield dirt at shortstop Monday at the team's minor league complex. He also hit in a batting cage. TAMPA,...
View ArticleRajon Rondo surgery likely within 2 weeks; Danny Ainge expects Boston Celtics...
Ainge expects that Rondo will be ready for training camp, but that seemingly could be setting an aggressive timetable for the All-Star's recovery. Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo is expected to...
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Springfield College gymnast Brittany Baglow does it all on Senior Day to...
After two surgeries for a ruptured Achilles tendon, the Amherst native delivered a triumphant performance to cap an inspirational comeback. Brittany Baglow's spectacular comeback performance won rave...
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Springfield great Travis Best coming home for a hoop-filled weekend
The Central High legend and veteran of 10 NBA seasons will headline a free youth clinic in Wilbraham before lacing them up in a charity game in his old stomping ground. Travis Best, shown here at his...
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Tornike Shengalia of Springfield Armor named NBA D-League Performer for the Week
Shengalia averaged 31.5 points in a pair of outstanding games for Springfield. The Springfield Armor's Tornike Shengalia at the foul line Saturday. Republican staff photo by Michael Beswick...
View ArticleTiger Woods wins 75th PGA tournament with shaky final round at Torrey Pines
Woods had a double bogey and two bogeys on the final five holes but held on to win the Farmers Insurance Open. SAN DIEGO - Tiger Woods is a winner again at Torrey Pines, and the only question Monday...
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith reportedly seeking release after...
The odds are slim that Smith, who posted impressive numbers before being injured, will return to the 49ers. San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Alex Smith (11) and Colin Kaepernick (7) likely have just...
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UMass basketball will have to look inside against La Salle
UMass will look to get the ball to Cady Lalanne in the post for offense Wednesday at La Salle. Cady Lalanne goes up for two and draws a foul from Richmond's Greg Robbins in UMass' win Sunday. The...
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Boston Bruins upend Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 to remain unbeaten (in regulation)
David Krejci scored the tiebreaking goal with 1:50 left as the B's earned points in five straight games for the first time since the 1991 season. Boston Bruin David Krejci watches his game-winning...
View ArticleSpringfield Falcons' executive Donnie Moorhouse hosts 24-hour outdoor hockey...
The game will run from noon Saturday, Feb. 9, to noon Sunday, Feb. 10 outside the Eastern States Coliseum in West Springfield. WEST SPRINGFIELD - For the countless people who watched or played hockey...
View ArticleBuried beneath the applause and adulation, Ray Lewis still has skeletons in...
Trying to sort out the conflict of cheering for a man with a checkered past. I want to care. I want to think of Ray Lewis, standing outside of that bar in Atlanta 13 years ago, and the juxtaposition...
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Alex Rodriguez denies report of PED purchases
The Miami New Times reported in a story Tuesday it had obtained files through an employee at a clinic in south Florida that show Rodriguez bought banned substances there. FILE - In this Wednesday,...
View ArticleDoc Rivers says Boston Celtics' roles won't change without Rajon Rondo
Paul Pierce is the most likely player to handle the ball at key points in games, but Rivers says everyone will have to work to replace Rondo. By JIMMY GOLENAP Sports Writer WALTHAM – Boston Celtics...
View ArticleDefenseman Adam McQuaid back in lineup as Boston Bruins host New Jersey Devils
McQuaid was excused from Monday's game against Carolina for a personal reason. Bruins (4-0-1) vs. New Jersey Devils (3-0-1) Puck drop: 7 p.m. TV: NESN Radio stream: 98.5 The Sports Hub This is the...
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What to Watch for: How will UMass defend La Salle's high-scoring backcourt duo?
The Minutemen visit the Explorers Wednesday at 7 p.m. Let's take a look at UMass basketball's next opponent, the La Salle Explorers. La Salle | 14-5 (4-2) Game Quick Facts Date: Wednesday, Jan. 30...
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History doesn't favor UMass basketball as it heads to La Salle
The Minutemen are 0-4 at Tom Gola Arena under Derek Kellogg. Chaz Williams loses the ball as La Salle's Ramon Galloway defends during the Minutemen's 72-71 loss last year at the Mullins Center. The...
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X Games snowmobiler Caleb Moore in critical condition; family says outlook is...
Recent accidents have raised questions about the safety of snowmobile events. Emergency personnel tend to Caleb Moore after he crashed during the snowmoblie freestyle event at the Winter X Games in...
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Hitting to All Fields: Falcons need to find the back of the net again
The Kings used to be the Royals and might become the SuperSonics. Try to keep up. Just sitting and wondering if our Falcons can regain their scoring touch. You take the 49ers offense. I’ll take the...
View ArticleAlex Rodriguez has no one to blame but himself for latest scandal
By ANTHONY WITRADO At this point in his career, guilty or innocent, Alex Rodriguez has absolutely zero credibility. He is done. It will take a lot of new, contradictory information to cleanse him of...
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