NCAA Tournament 2013: Kansas, North Carolina get set to renew March Madness...
Passion, winning and Roy Williams tie these two marquee programs - who meet Sunday in the third round - together. North Carolina coach Roy Williams talked fondly about his days as Kansas' coach at a...
View ArticleUniversity of Massachusetts diver Michaela Butler finishes fourth in NCAA...
The junior was just the third swimmer or diver from UMass to qualify for the national championships. UMass women's swim coach Bob Newcomb talks to his charges in Amherst in an October 2012 file photo....
View ArticleSpringfield Armor guard Dominique Jones working his way back to the NBA
Jones played three years with the Dallas Mavericks and has the NBA championship ring to prove it. Armor guard Dominique Jones has his sites set on returning to the NBA. The Republican photo by Dave...
View ArticleNew England Revolution, Sporting Kansas City battle to scoreless tie
Revs goalie Matt Reis made four saves to preserve a point. By MIKE SCANDURA FOXBOROUGH – Did the New England Revolution make the type of favorable impression in Saturday’s home opener against Sporting...
View ArticleNCAA Tournament 2013: Michigan, Michigan State look like contenders
By Garrett Miley | National Desk The first two teams to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16 in 2013 know each other all too well. Intrastate and Big 10 rivals Michigan and Michigan State split their...
View ArticleMike Vaz Domestic Education and Prevention Fund under way with fund-raiser
Two basketball games at Commerce High School were a huge success. Keon Vaz, brother of Michael Vaz, uses an I-Phone to show his brother the Mike Vaz Domestic Violence Awareness and Eduation Fundraiser...
View ArticleNCAA Tournament 2013: Louisville, Arizona romp into Sweet 16
By Staff | National Desk NCAA Tournament results from Friday's evening games: Louisville 82, Colorado State 56 » From the AP: Bumping, banging and leaving Colorado State with a whole lot of bruises,...
View ArticleSpringfield College gymnast Brittany Baglow of Amherst caps her career in...
Baglow dared to be great by reinstating into her floor exercise routine the double back, which left her with a ruptured Achilles a year earlier. Brittany Baglow of Amherst stands above the number 3...
View ArticleKyle Busch wins 6th NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Fontana
Busch finished .834 seconds ahead of Nationwide Series leader Sam Hornish Jr. to claim his sixth win at the two-mile track and the ninth straight for Joe Gibbs Racing. Kyle Busch, driver of the #54...
View ArticleWill Power wins pole and Simona De Silvestro is 3rd in qualifying for IndyCar...
The same driver will lead the field to the green flag through the streets of the St. Petersburg for the fourth consecutive year. Will Power, of Australia, places the pole award -winning sticker on the...
View ArticleAtlantic 10 success in NCAA Tournament worth millions to UMass
The league's wins in the NCAA Tournament are racking up dollars for its members. It's nice to see the Atlantic 10 have such a strong showing in the NCAA Tournament. For fans, it vindicates the belief...
View ArticleNew England Patriots re-sign OT Sebastian Vollmer
The New England Patriots now have their starting offensive line under wraps for next season. Sebastian Vollmer AP The New England Patriots have their starting offensive line in place for next...
View ArticleMark down this date in Red Sox history: Jackie Bradley Jr. starts in left
Bradley could be on the verge of earning an Opening Day roster spot. Boston Red Sox's Jackie Bradley Jr. is in left field against the Phillies Sunday. Associated Press CLEARWATER, Fla. - The first...
View ArticleNew England Patriots' offseason moves may not be exciting, but they are smart
Outside of wide receiver, the Patriots have done a good job plugging most of their holes in advance of April's draft. It's been a boring few weeks. Rumors of Victor Cruz, Mike Wallace and Sean Smith...
View ArticleRed Sox twists: Jackie Bradley Jr. homers, Jacoby Ellsbury leaves with injury
Shane Victorino took over in center as Bradley took over the offense. Boston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury left6 Sunday's game with an apparent ankle injury. Associated Press CLEARWATER, Fla. - The...
View ArticleNCAA Tournament 2013: No. 2 seed Ohio State beats Iowa State 78-75
By JOE KAY | AP Sports Writer DAYTON, Ohio — With Aaron Craft's last-second shot, No. 2 Ohio State remained the lone high seed left in the NCAA tournament's most-busted bracket. Craft made a 3-pointer...
View ArticleJames Hinchcliffe wins 1st career race in Izod IndyCar Series opener at St....
James Hinchcliffe, the Canadian driver poised to become IndyCar's next star, grabbed his first career victory Sunday. By JENNA FRYER James Hinchcliffe, of Canada, celebrates in Victory circle after...
View ArticleDerek Jeter of New York Yankees expected to start season on disabled list
The star shortstop isn’t expected to play in the season opener against the Red Sox. New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter takes batting practice before a spring training baseball game in...
View ArticleRed Sox outfielder Shane Victorino is hitting .156, but he's not worried
The outfielder is hitting .156, but says is timing is coming around. Boston Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino is an essential piece of the team's 2013 picture. AP Photo/Elise Amendola CLEARWATER,...
View ArticleNCAA Tournament 2013: Indiana holds off Temple 58-52 to reach Sweet 16
By TOM WITHERS | AP Sports Writer DAYTON, Ohio — On the verge of being the second No. 1 knocked from the NCAA tournament, Indiana finally stopped Temple's No. 1. Victor Oladipo hit a key 3-pointer...
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