James 'Bucky' O'Brien: Rising from the ashes at the Country Club of Greenfield
Like the clubhouse at the Country Club of Greenfield, which has risen from the ashes of an October 2011 fire, Bucky has risen from the ashes of ill health that saw him in and out of hospitals and...
View ArticleBoston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets: Deron Williams great as his matchup with...
What promised to be a fun matchup was killed off by foul trouble. BOSTON -- As a measure of Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley's Wednesday night, consider this: Of Deron Williams' 18 field goal...
View ArticleJoel Hanrahan gets vote of confidence from John Farrell, Andrew Bailey after...
Closer Joel Hanrahan blew his first save as a member of the Red Sox in an 8-5 loss to the Orioles on Wednesday night at Fenway Park. BOSTON — The silver-lining for Red Sox management that the sellout...
View ArticleCloser Joel Hanrahan overthrowing, has night off Red Sox manager John Farrell...
Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan is overthrowing, manager John Farrell said. Hanrahan had the night off Thursday after throwing 32 pitches and allowing five runs in an 8-5 loss to the Orioles Wednesday...
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U.S. Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut asks Rupert Murdoch, Fox not to air...
As a senator from the state that is still reeling from the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Murphy is taking a swing for the fences in this time in which gun control is the primary...
View ArticleAnton Volchenkov suspended for 4 games for elbow to head of Boston Bruins'...
The suspension will cost Volchenkov $91,891.88. NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Devils defenseman Anton Volchenkov was suspended for four games by the NHL for elbowing Boston Bruins forward Brad...
View ArticleRed Sox starters have lowest ERA in AL, best strikeout rate, but for...
Between all pitchers, the Sox have combined to fan at least 10 batters in five straight games — matching the longest double-digit strikeout streak in team and AL history. But manager John Farrell is...
View ArticleKevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Doc Rivers discuss state of Boston Celtics: Too...
The Boston leaders weren't at all thrilled after Wednesday night's loss to Brooklyn. BOSTON -- One could almost hear Jim Mora in the Boston Celtics' locker room. Playoffs? Don't talk about playoffs....
View ArticleDanny Ainge explains why Kevin Garnett left Boston Celtics locker room with...
During an interview with WEEI on Thursday afternoon, Danny Ainge said the walking boot Kevin Garnett wore while walking out of the locker room Wednesday night is "just precautionary." During an...
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Racin' with Jason Extra: NASCAR launches "green" initiatives; Steve Masse...
From recycling oil and other lubricants to using American grown ethanol to planting trees, NASCAR is one of the leaders in all of sports in "green" initiatives. Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc., the...
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NASCAR Notebook: Dale Earnhardt Jr. harbors no hard feelings toward Jimmie...
The way Dale Earnhardt Jr. sees it, those who bashed Jimmie Johnson for supposed selfish driving last Sunday at Martinsville were simply trying to stir up trouble. Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48...
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David Ortiz has solid rehab start with Pawtucket Red Sox
Boston's designated hitter just wants to get in his swings. Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz began a rehab stint with Pawtucket on Thursday night. File/The Associated Press By MIKE SCANDURA...
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Masters golf tournament finds Sergio Garcia in the lead after Day 1
The Spaniard shot a 66 for his share of the lead with Aussie Marc Leishman. By PAUL NEWBERRY AUGUSTA, Ga. – Sergio Garcia is still chasing that first major title. It never figured to come at Augusta...
View ArticleRob Gronkowski injury: Surgery for New England Patriots tight end put on hold
Doctors will wait to perform surgery on Gronkowski's arm. When reports surfaced last week that made it sound as if Rob Gronkowski was on his way to the operating table, his agent, Drew Rosenhaus,...
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Racin' with Jason: Mike Stefanik hopes to start drive to 8th NASCAR Whelen...
Mike Stefanik shows no signs of slowing down at age 54. Mike Stefanik shows no signs of slowing down at age 54. Corey Sipkin/NASCAR Mike Stefanik can think of no better way to start on a path toward...
View ArticleKoji Uehara was bound to falter eventually, but Andrew Miller presents...
Adam Jones' first-pitch double off Koji Uehara in the seventh inning plated the decisive run in a 3-2 win for the Orioles on Thursday night at Fenway Park. Andrew Miller's performance was more...
View ArticleBoston Bruins fall 2-1 to surging New York Islanders
The Bruins were without leading scorer Brad Marchant, who suffered a concussion in Wednesday's game against the New Jersey Devils. By HOWARD ULMAN BOSTON – Even the bounces are going the New York...
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Paul Quinn, manager of golf operations at Longmeadow Country Club, ready for...
The 67th annual banquet and golf tournament honors a local who has made significant contributions to the Western Massachusetts golf community. The 2013 Western Mass. Tee Party will honor Paul Quinn,...
View ArticleAlfredo Aceves to take John Lackey's start again
Right-hander Alfredo Aceves is in line for another start for the Red Sox in place of the injured John Lackey. Aceves was strong but saw his velocity dip Thursday night in a 3-2 loss to Baltimore....
View ArticleWest Springfield kindergarten teacher Sarah Vedovelli running Boston Marathon...
Laura Pierce learned that her son, Blake, 5, had cancer a year ago. WEST SPRINGFIELD — When Ashley School teacher Sarah Vedovelli runs the Boston Marathon on Monday, she will be running for one of the...
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