Red Sox righty Clay Buchholz' dazzling pitching was not just a spring fling
Terrific in spring training, Buchholz has been even better in real games. Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell won his home managing debut at Fenway Park on Monday. Associated Press  BOSTON – When...
View ArticleHolyoke police set 3rd annual 'Foot Pursuit' run and walk event to raise...
The 3.5-mile run and walk by police will benefit the Boys and Girls Club. Â HOLYOKE -- The "3rd Annual Holyoke Police Foot Pursuit" run and walk this year will raise money for the Holyoke Boys and...
View ArticleDavid Ortiz gets two hits in Florida sim game; after three games, could join...
David Ortiz didn't quite play in an extended spring training game Monday. The Red Sox extended spring team was in Tampa, manager John Farrell said. Instead, the plan was to have Ortiz play in a sim...
View ArticleEclectic cast chosen for Ludlow High School Athletic Hall of Fame's latest class
Two Bessone Award winners, three All-New England picks and multiple championship teams are among the inductees to be enshrined in September. Mike Almeida was the top hockey player in Western...
View ArticleBoston Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan steadies ship, takes save in first game...
Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan gave up a home run and a double in the ninth-inning of Sunday's 3-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles, his first-ever game experience at Fenway Park. BOSTON — Joel Hanrahan...
View ArticleNCAA Championship Game live chat: Michigan vs. Louisville
By Scott Goldman, National Desk The 2013 NCAA Basketball Championship will be decided tonight at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, between the Michigan Wolverines and the overall top-seed Louisville...
View ArticleLongmeadow skier Kevin Greenberg wins medals at Special Olympics competition
AbiltyPLUS provides adaptive skiing programs at Mount Snow in Vermont. Kevin Greenberg, of Longmeadow, right, is shown here with his AbilityPLUS Bluebirds ski team at the Special Olympics competition...
View ArticleGeno Auriemma, UConn women look for eighth national championship
The Huskies have won 12 straight against Big East rival Louisville, their opponent in Tuesday night's final. UConn's Geno Auriemma prefers not to look ahead to what life might be like with yet another...
View ArticleOn the ride back from Fenway Park after a Red Sox win, the party is just...
Peter Pan Bus Lines runs several charters to Fenway each year. Many prefer the trips to avoid the aggravation that comes with driving to and from driving in Boston. ABOARD "IN THE TREETOPS" — The game...
View ArticleThe Ferris Wheel keeps right on turning for the UMass women's lacrosse team
Only a junior, Katie Ferris has already tied the program's career point record. Katie Ferris leads UMass into first-place showdown with Temple  After surviving two one-goal victories last weekend,...
View ArticleHitting lefties isn't total novelty for Daniel Nava, whose 3-run homer powers...
The Red Sox won their home opener at Fenway Park, 3-1, Monday afternoon over the Orioles. Daniel Nava hit a decisive three-run home run. BOSTON — Red Sox manager John Farrell's decision to play Daniel...
View ArticleHS Sports Highlights: West Springfield baseball wins on 9th inning walk-off,...
Visit MassLive.com's HS Sports page for results from all the region's games. MONDAY, APRIL 8 Baseball: --> Northampton outlasts Chicopee baseball in pitching duel, 2-1 Northampton sophomore...
View ArticleDoctors say it's hard to know if David Ortiz's injury will linger; slugger...
A pair of Tufts Medical Center orthopedists who frequently treat athletes say it's difficult to know whether heel problems will be fully behind David Ortiz. If he comes back April 19, he will not have...
View ArticleRichard J. McCarthy: Holyoke's Robert "Bobby" Ferriter is big winner in game...
"Swish" Ferriter was among the athletes inducted into the first class of the Holyoke Catholic High School Hall of Fame. The 1952 Holyoke Catholic High School baseball team. Robert "Bobby" Ferriter is...
View ArticleRed Sox outfielder Daniel Nava's play could be a factor in deciding the...
The less glamorous Nava is performing in the season as Bradley did in spring training. Boston Red Sox outfielder Daniel Nava is earning playing time that had been expected to go to Jackie Bradley Jr....
View ArticleAFC East walkthrough: Are the New York Jets getting close to dealing Darrelle...
Today's biggest stories from the AFC East. Here are today's biggest stories from the AFC East: The story: The Darrelle Revis saga could be nearing its end. Trade talks between the Tama Bay Buccaneers...
View ArticleKevin Garnett, Paul Pierce to get rest over the stretch run? Boston Celtics...
Rivers said he has a plan to to rest his two stars, but wouldn't share it. WALTHAM -- Asked before Tuesday's practice whether he holds a plan to rest either Paul Pierce or Kevin Garnett over the...
View ArticleBoston Celtics watch '42' for team bonding; Doc Rivers relates Jackie...
Rivers initially brought up the movie "42" after being asked how a gay NBA player coming out what impact the league. WALTHAM -- The Boston Celtics watched an advanced screening of "42" as a team...
View ArticleBoston Celtics coach Doc Rivers jokes about Cleveland Indians manager Terry...
Francona, now Cleveland's manager, said he got lost three times on his trip to the game despite living only two blocks away from Progressive Field. WALTHAM -- Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers...
View ArticleJason Terry of Boston Celtics sends congratulations to mentor Gary Payton for...
Boston Celtics guard Jason Terry offered a Twitter congratulations to Gary Payton for making the Hall of Fame, writing that The Glove's honor is "well deserved." Boston Celtics guard Jason Terry...
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