NCAA Tournament 2013: Late 3 by LaQuinton Ross sends Ohio State past Arizona,...
By GREG BEACHAM | AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES — LaQuinton Ross hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 2 seconds to play, and Ohio State advanced to the brink of its second straight Final Four appearance...
View ArticleThe unofficial Boston Red Sox 25-man opening day roster
Here's a look at the projected 2013 Boston Red Sox roster for opening day. FORT MYERS, Fla. — Here's a quick glance at how the Red Sox roster is expected to shake out now that Ryan Sweeney has been...
View ArticleNCAA Tournament 2013: Syracuse's D, Carter-Williams beat Indiana 61-50
By HOWARD FENDRICH | AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON — It took winning a national title for Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim to get over a late-shot loss to Indiana the last time the schools faced off in the...
View ArticleNFL Draft 2013: New England Patriots to host South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore
Lattimore was once one of the best running backs in college football before a series of knee injuries derailed his career. AP When it comes to the draft, Bill Belichick has always been a sucker for...
View ArticleNCAA Tournament 2013: Shockers roll to 72-58 win over La Salle
By BETH HARRIS | AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES — Wichita State went from sweet to elite, beating La Salle 72-58 on Thursday night to reach the final eight of the NCAA tournament for the first time in...
View ArticleNCAA Tournament 2013: Thursday's best individual performances
By Andrew Koob | National Desk With a buzzer-beater, some Big East dominance and a powerful display in the paint, here are the players who stepped up their game in Thursday's opening slate of Sweet 16...
View ArticleNCAA Tournament 2013: 10 thoughts on Thursday's games
By Andrew Koob | National Desk After a three-day break, March Madness is back with Sweet 16 basketball. With Thursday's games in the books, here's what stood out the most from an action-packed night...
View ArticleHolyoke Youth Football, cheerleading registration dates set at Boys and Girls...
Everyone plays in the Holyoke Youth Football league. Holyoke Youth Football players at practice in 2006. Jim Sears, The Republican HOLYOKE -- Registration for Holyoke Youth Football and cheerleading...
View ArticleMike Carp makes the Red Sox; Jackie Bradley Jr. waits to be told
The final roster has taken shape over the last 24 hours. Boston Red Sox's Jackie Bradley Jr. is a lock for the roster, but he has yet to be told. Associated Press FORT MYERS, Fla. - On the...
View ArticleKevin Garnett injury: Danny Ainge says this time is different from 2009 for...
Whenever Garnett is hurt, it's fair to doubt. But president of basketball operations Danny Ainge maintains that this time is different from back then. Admit it. You've worried. You've wondered whether...
View ArticleRed Sox moves say Jackie Bradley Jr. has made the team
Official word will come Friday, but the roster numbers say Bradley is one of 25. FORT MYERS, Fla. – Asked Thursday afternoon if the Boston Red Sox had decided on what to do with Jackie Bradley Jr.,...
View ArticleSpringfield Falcons edge closer to first playoff spot since 2003
The American Hockey League team needs five points to clinch a spot in the postseason. Brad Larsen will be only the fourth coach to lead the Springfield Falcons to a playoff berth. File photo By...
View ArticleNew England Revolution must rely on defense while offense finds its way
The Revs have scored just once, which could be a problem when productive FC Dallas visits Gillette Stadium on Saturday. Clyde Simms, right, will have to keep defending like this until his New England...
View ArticlePat Riley gets involved in Danny Ainge-LeBron James feud: Miami Heat...
Heat president Pat Riley ratcheted the feud to another level later Friday night, supporting his star with a message that needs to be censored. Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny...
View ArticleUMass senior Josue Lopez takes aim at second national championship in...
After winning the title last year, Lopez is hoping to taste glory again next week at Foxwoods Resort Casino, where the national tournament is being held. Josue Lopez earned the 132-pound national...
View ArticleNCAA Tournament 2013: Smith leads Louisville to 77-69 victory over Oregon
By NANCY ARMOUR | AP National Writer INDIANAPOLIS — Russ Smith matched his career high with 31 points to lead three Cardinals in double figures, and top-seeded Louisville overcame its toughest test...
View ArticleMark Martin will sub for Denny Hamlin only for NASCAR Sprint Cup race at...
Not so fast, says Michael Waltrip Racing. Brian Vickers will drive the No. 11 Toyota in four races while Denny Hamlin recovers from injury. Drew Hallowell/Getty Images for NASCAR By Reid Spencer...
View ArticlePaul Pierce's triple-double lifts Celtics past Hawks
Pierce was one of three Celtics with 20-plus points as Boston moved within 1½ games of the No. 6 spot in the Eastern Conference. Paul Pierce was in the middle of everything Friday night in Boston....
View ArticleConnecticut coach Geno Auriemma says Bridgeport Regional toughest ever
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Geno Auriemma hasn’t lost too many NCAA tournament games in Connecticut. The Hall of Fame coach was hard pressed to remember a harder regional than the one his Huskies will face...
View ArticleNCAA Tournament 2013: Michigan rallies to beat No. 1 seed Kansas 87-85 in...
By SCHUYLER DIXON | AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas — Trey Burke scored all 23 of his points after halftime, including a long, tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation, and Michigan...
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