New England Patriots free agency preview: Mike Wallace, Greg Jennings...
A look at a few wide receivers who may fit in New England. POSITION: Wide receiver UNDER CONTRACT: Kamar Aiken, Brandon Lloyd (has option for 2013), Matthew Slater FREE AGENTS: Julian Edelman, Wes...
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Carl Crawford is the latest ex-Red Soxer to try a fine whine
The outfielder took the easy route by criticizing "the media'' with a broad brush. Carl Crawford rarely felt welcome in Boston, where he blames the media for poisoning the atmosphere. (AP Photo/Steven...
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Butler batters UMass on the glass on its way to 73-62 win
The Bulldogs outrebounded UMass 37-20 in the game. AMHERST – Thursday night brought back the big-game atmosphere at Mullins Center. The basketball team with the recent big-game experience was the one...
View ArticleUMass eliminated from Hockey East playoff contention with heartbreaking 4-3...
The Minutemen pulled off an incredible comeback late in the third period before bowing. NORTH ANDOVER – In its race that was supposed to go down to the wire for the eighth and final Hockey East...
View ArticleBoston Celtics trade rumors 2013: Paul Pierce almost went to Dallas Mavericks...
Every year at the trade deadline, it seems, Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge comes close to significantly altering the franchise's trajectory. Every year at the trade...
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Springfield Falcons get their wings clipped in 2-1 loss to Adirondack Phantoms
Andrew Joudrey mounted the only offense for the Falcons with his first power play goal. Andrew Joudrey (24) was the lone Springfield Falcon to find the back of the net in a 2-1 loss Friday. Republican...
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Siena holds off Marist 70-64 to advance to MAAC quarterfinals
Siena's win over Marist will pit them against top-seeded Niagara on Saturday. Rakeem Brookins of Siena tries to keep the ball out of the hands of Isaiah Morton of Marist Friday at the MAAC...
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NASCAR Sprint Cup qualifying rainout puts Brad Keselowski on Las Vegas pole
Unrelenting rainy weather washed out all NASCAR Sprint Cup Series activities at Las Vegas on Friday, including the scheduled qualifying session for Sunday’s race Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2...
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NASCAR Notebook: Danica Patrick rocky after beaning at dirt track
Danica Patrick got hit in the head with a rock while watching a dirt race Thursday; Denny Hamlin to appeal his $25,000 fine. Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy Racing Chevrolet, speaks to the...
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Armor fall behind early, can't complete rally late in 111-105 loss at Erie
After scoring a franchise-record 130 points against the BayHawks Monday, Springfield couldn't summon similar offensive effort until it was too late. Kris Joseph came through with 34 points for...
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AIC falls into 1-0 hole in Atlantic Hockey first-round series
The Yellow Jackets dropped Game 1 at RIT 2-1 to put themselves into a do-or-die situation Saturday night. Ben Meisner's 30 saves Friday night weren't enough to keep AIC from dropping Game 1 of its...
View ArticleJason Terry basket gives Boston Celtics overtime win against Atlanta Hawks
The Celtics blow a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter but regrouped in the extra session. BOSTON – Jason Terry hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 35 seconds left in overtime and the Boston Celtics...
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Fairfield holds off St. Peter's 54-47 in MAAC first round to advance
Fairfield's win sends them to a quarterfinal match-up with Rider. St. Peter's guard Blaise Ffrench tries to drive on Fairfield's Desmond Wade Friday at the MassMutual Center. The Republican photo by...
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NFL trade rumors 2013: Are the Cleveland Browns interested in Ryan Mallett?
The quarterback market became even thinner Friday, which could motivate the Browns to make a run at Mallett. New England Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) passes against the Philadelphia Eagles...
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Photos: UMass women's lacrosse team gets past Albany
View a photo gallery from Friday's game where No. 17 UMass women's lacrosse team beat Albany 9-8 on Friday afternoon at McGuirk Stadium. View a photo gallery from Friday afternoon's game where No. 17...
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Agawam's Corey Jenks is The Republican's Athlete of the Week
COREY JENKS, Agawam hockey Class: Senior Position: Forward Accomplishments: Led Agawam to the Division IIIA final for the fourth straight year. Scored two goals in Agawam’s 9-4...
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The Fantasy 413: As hoop season nears the books, keep an eye on these rooks
Shed a tear for our basketball insights hitting hibernation, but let out a cheer for our baseball brainstorming hitting monitors next week! If you haven't already, it might be best to familiarize...
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Falcons pride themselves on family entertainment
The kids were dancing to "Bird is the Word" when they saw themselves on the video board. Springfield Falcon Jonathan Audy-Marchessault is popular with fans both on and off the ice. Republican file...
View ArticleNFL free agency 2013: New England Patriots rumored to have interest in Mike...
The rumors are already flying. In an attempt to create a signing frenzy when free agency officially opens Monday, the NFL created a "legal tampering period" which opened Saturday night and allowed...
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Horses, real or imaginary, part of good old days
Reader's letter stirs plenty of memories. A horse gallops through the snow in Auburn, N.H., March 5. The Associated Press Whoa up, Sugar! And I am not talking to the little woman, wife Char. I’m...
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