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Youth served as Niagara men's basketball on top of MAAC standings
The first-place Purple Eagles have one of the youngest teams in the nation. Juan'ya Green, shown here against Loyola in last year's MAAC Championship at the MassMutual Center, has Niagara on top of...
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Westfield boys swimming edges Minnechaug 94-92 to win Minuteman League title
Boys swimming: Bombers end Falcons' 51-meet win streak. Tim Kwarcinski was a double-winner for Westfield in Tuesday's 94-92 win over Minnechaug. - (The Republican staff photo by Dave Roback)WESTFIELD...
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Six swimming teams win their leagues with unbeaten league records
Swimming: Teams that controlled their own destiny did just that. Jordan Jacobson's victory in the 50 freestyle helped Westfield to a 130-56 win over Minnechaug. - (Dave Roback, The Republican)Six...
View ArticleLocal Colleges: Westfield State women's basketball wins to set up first-place...
Westfield won its fifth straight and climbed into a second-place tie in the MASCAC with Worcester State. The Westfield State University women’s basketball team won its fifth straight game and climbed...
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Super Bowl Countdown: Highlights from Media Day antics
Thousands of media members and alleged media members descended on the Superdome to ask inane questions of about 250 players and coaches while fans paid $25 a head to sit and watch the spectacle. With...
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Nathan Horton's late game heroics help Boston Bruins to 2-1 shootout win over...
Horton tied the game with 4:05 left in the third period as the bruins remained unbeaten in regulation. View full size Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand netted the winner in the shootout. AP |...
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No. 3 UConn women earn 76-43 win over Villanova
Despite being held scoreless for more than 7 minutes, the Huskies had already run to an insurmountable lead against the ice-cold Wildcats. Yes, Tuesday was a laugher from the opening tip. Fred Beckham...
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Ray Lewis of Baltimore Ravens avoids talk of using deer-antler spray to...
The linebacker's rehabbed image took another hit with the report that he had used a banned substance to recover from injury. Ray Lewis speaks to the media Tuesday on Super Bowl Media Day. Associated...
View ArticleEd Reed says he could 'definitely' see himself playing for New England...
Reed also said he takes fashion tips from Belichick. No, we're serious. Bill Belichick and Ed Reed's awkward flirting over the years has always been a bit over the top. But Reed took the bromance to...
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Marshall Faulk still blames 'Spygate' for Super Bowl loss to Patriots
Faulk said the Patriots seemed prepared for plays that the Rams had not run all season. Marshall Faulk, left, remains bitter about losing to Ty Law, right, and the New England Patriots in Super Bowl....
View ArticleUMass Faculty Senate set to discuss FBS football — again
The group will vote on the matter Thursday, but still has no actual power to force action. AMHERST — For the second time in less than two months, the eyes of University of Massachusetts football fans...
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Springfield Falcons Jonathan Audy-Marchessault, Tim Erixon called up by...
Between them, Audy-Marchessault and Erixon have scored 74 points this season. Jonathan Audy-Marchessault, leads the Springfield Falcons with 45 points this season. On Wednesday, he was called up to...
View ArticleHALFTIME: Raphiael Putney spurs UMass to 33-27 lead at La Salle
Three thoughts from courtside in Philadelphia. Three thoughts from courtside in Philadelphia. Putney strong Raphiael Putney looked like a different man — and I'm not talking about his haircut. The...
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Springfield Armor look for success without the help of assigned Nets players
Tornike Shengelia and TyShawn Taylor have returned to the Brooklyn Nets. Tornike Shengelia has returned to the Nets after earning D-League performer of the week for the Armor. The Republican file...
View ArticleAnti-gay comments made by 49ers Chris Culliver create Super Bowl controversy
Culver said in an interview Tuesday, “Ain’t got no gay people on the team. They gotta get up outta here if they do. Can’t be with that sweet stuff.” By JANIE McCAULEY NEW ORLEANS – The San Francisco...
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Late Chaz Williams layup gives UMass 61-60 win at La Salle
The win was UMass' first at La Salle since 2007. Chaz Williams scored the winning basket for the UMass Minutemen on Wednesday. AP file PHILADELPHIA — With less than 30 seconds on the clock, and his...
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49er Chris Culliver apologizes for anti-gay remarks made at Super Bowl event
Culliver said his comments 'were a reflection of thoughts in my head, but they are not how I feel.' Chris Culliver of the San Francisco 49ers backed away Wednesday from anti-gay comments he made...
View ArticleRay Lewis calls allegations of using banned substance 'trick of the devil'...
Lewis again denied reports that he used performance-enhancers to heal from an injury. By HOWARD FENDRICH NEW ORLEANS — Ray Lewis is "agitated." Not because the Baltimore Ravens linebacker thinks the...
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Springfield Armor blocked from extending home win streak by Tulsa 66ers
Tulsa's Travis Hyman swatted nine shots to lead the 66ers over the Armor. Armor forward Willie Reed elevates on a jump shot Wednesday against Tulsa. The Republican photo by Michael Beswick...
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Boston Celtics beat Sacramento Kings, 99-81
It was the Celtics' second straight win without Rajon Rondo. Boston's Leandro Barbosa, right drives against Sacramento's Jason Thompson as Isaiah Thomas watches Wednesday night during the Celtics' win...
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