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Carl Crawford has wrist surgery, could miss Red Sox opening day
General manager Ben Cherington says Crawford is expected to resume hitting at some point in spring training. Associated PressBoston Red Sox's Carl Crawford warms up for a baseball game against the...
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Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford will likely miss Opening Day after wrist...
The arthroscopic procedure was described as "relatively routine.'' Associated PressBoston Red Sox's Carl Crawford is expected to miss the opening of the season after having surgery to remove cartilage...
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Hoophall Classic was just that - a classic for players, teams and fans
Tournament director Greg Procio said the 11th annual Hoophall Classic “probably hasn’t even peaked yet.'' The Republican photo by Michael BeswickFans at the Hoophall Classic have plenty of reasons to...
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Hitting to All Fields: Does Baltimore have the antidote for Brady?
Hide your potato chips! Just sitting and wondering if the Ravens have an answer for Tom Brady. Roy Oswalt, where are you? Another January, another spectacular Spalding Hoophall Classic. Hey, Falcons,...
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Former UMass star Gary Forbes still settling in with Toronto Raptors
Changes of scenery are nothing new for Forbes, who transferred to UMass before eventually blossoming into the A-10 Player of the Year. Chris Young | AP, Canadian PressGary Forbes hopes he'll start to...
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Falcons staying afloat despite raft of injuries
Springfield is on fairly solid footing in its own division despite continued roster instability. Michael Beswick | The RepublicanThis season has been quite a juggling act for Falcons coach Rob Riley,...
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Ravens safety Ed Reed rips Joe Flacco, says he doesn't have a hold on the...
Trouble is brewing in the Ravens' locker room. APHouston Texans defensive tackle Tim Bulman, right, reaches for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, left, during the first half of an NFL...
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Trade rumors surround Celtics captain Paul Pierce
Several contending teams have inquired about Paul Pierce’s availability AP Photo/Elise AmendolaThe Big Three could be broken up sooner than we expected. Several teams have contacted Danny Ainge about...
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Mahar's Sabrina Silva on top in PVIAC shot put
The junior has the best throws in the region this season, and is closing in on the school record. Mahar's Sabrina Silva won the shot put in the Valley League by nearly 3 feet with a throw of 34 feet,...
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Lightning strike Bruins 5-3
Tampa Bay broke a 3-3 tie with less than four minutes to play to send Boston to a split in Florida. Chris O'Meara | Associated PressTampa Bay Lightning center Dominic Moore attempts to score on Boston...
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UMass Hockey: A Baker's Dozen of thoughts for the week
The goal for UMass should be fourth place; Minutemen averaging 4,601 at home Be on guard UMass. Vermont is plotting the "Revenge of Fenway" Friday night at the Mullins Center. photo by J. Anthony...
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Patriots and Ravens AFC title game will be ultimate clash of offense vs. defense
The Patriots' offense will have to find a way to overcome the Ravens' suffocating defense. APBaltimore Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis warms up before an NFL divisional playoff football game...
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Bill Belichick, NFL's 'last real anarchist,' still on top
Belichick continues to rub people the wrong way -- except Patriots fans, of course. Associated PressNew England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks down the sidelines during the first half of an...
View ArticleRed Sox TV man Don Orsillo remains a Springfield hockey guy at heart
The broadcaster will return to the MassMutual Center on Saturday. The voice of the Red Sox was once a hockey man. Don Orsillo is convinced he is the first guy to be fired by a team five times, then...
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Local high school hockey players rank among top scorers in state
Six local players are among the top 20 in state scoring this high school hockey season. As of Saturday, Ludlow's Thane Schinabeck ranked second in the state with 32 points. - (The Republican file...
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Longmeadow native Joe Philbin to have second interview with Miami Dolphins
Philbin, a native of Longmeadow, has been an assistant coach at Green Bay since 2003. AP photoWhen Jeff Fisher turned down the job at Miami, Joe Philbin was asked to come back for a second interview....
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Reports: Joe Paterno in 'serious condition' as lung cancer worsens
The 85-year-old Paterno has been in the hospital since Jan. 13 for observation for what his family had called minor complications from cancer treatments. Associated PressFormer Penn State football...
View ArticleRemember to let sleeping bears lie
Bears are not true hibernators and can be woken from their winter naps. Bears are not true hibernators. Comes the cold weather, they sleep. And like all sleepers, they can wake up. And just about now,...
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Emotional Joe Philbin introduced as the new coach of the Miami Dolphins
The Longmeadow, Mass., native spoke about the recent death of his son. Associated PressJoe Philbin, former offensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers, right, kisses his wife Diane, next to his...
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Amherst College women's basketball still perfect after escaping Colby, 51-50
Amherst women's basketball stays perfect. Amherst's Caroline Stedman scored 14 points, including the game-winning basket in a 51-50 victory over Colby on Saturday in Waterville, Maine Caroline...
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