Daniel Bard has trouble finding strike zone, but he's not Rick Ankiel
BOSTON — One outing shouldn't define a regression for Daniel Bard, probably just the same as one outing isn't a sure sign of progress. BOSTON — One outing shouldn't define a regression for Daniel...
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Reader Raves Summer-Fall 2013 voting extended
Online voting in the 75 categories will run through May 5. SPRINGFIELD - Got a favorite youth sports coach out there who's getting a Little League team into shape for the season ahead? Is there a...
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Red Sox reliever Craig Breslow is close, but not ready yet
Joel Hanrahan may be one rehab outing away from rejoining the Red Sox. Boston Red Sox reliever Craig Breslow is nearing a return after shoulder problems.Associated Press BOSTON - Craig Breslow's...
View ArticleShane Victorino went for MRI, has unknown availability in Toronto
BOSTON — Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino sat on Sunday as expected, and he may not be ready for the start of the Toronto series on Tuesday either. Victorino had an MRI on his lower back that...
View ArticleBoston Celtics vs. New York Knicks: Doc Rivers changes starters, not...
Rivers said he wasn't sure how the Knicks will play without Smith, but assumes they'll miss his ability to create shots. BOSTON – Before Sunday's Game 4 against the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics...
View ArticleNew England Patriots draft grades: Mel Kiper doesn't 'see a starter out of...
Checking in on the graders. One of my favorite things to do the day after the draft is go around and read all the grades that have been handed out. They mean nothing and often turn out to be...
View ArticleBill Belichick explains why it is so hard to survive in the New England...
“That means a new guy coming in has to learn – to a degree – 12, 13 years of stuff instead of a guy that’s coming in and learning the system from scratch with a new coach and that type of thing,"...
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NBA's Michael Jordan marries ex-model over weekend
Michael Jordan got married over the weekend, with Tiger Woods, Spike Lee and Patrick Ewing among those attending the NBA Hall of Famer's wedding in Palm Beach, Fla. In this Saturday, April 27, 2013,...
View Article'Tebow Time' over in New York: Jets waive controversial QB
Tim Tebow has been waived by the Jets, the end of an unsuccessful one-season experiment in New York. NEW YORK (AP) — Tebow Time is over in New York — before it ever got started. Tim Tebow was waived...
View ArticleWide receiver turnover continues: New England Patriots release Jeremy Ebert
Jeremy Ebert has been released by the Patriots, according to ESPN Boston. A laundry list of transactions involving the New England Patriots wide receiver corps got a little bit longer Monday morning,...
View ArticleIs Chris Wilcox the Boston Celtics' Dave Roberts? Avery Bradley wouldn't know
Chris Wilcox only played 43 seconds during Sunday's Game 4. The last 0.4 seconds were most important. BOSTON – Pinch-running is a specialty in baseball that doesn't normally have a basketball...
View ArticleUMass point guard Chaz Williams opts to stay in Amherst for senior season
After keeping University of Massachusetts basketball fans on the edge of their seats for nearly a month, junior point guard Chaz Williams announced Sunday night that he would be returning to Amherst...
View ArticleToday's Boston Red Sox coverage: Sox the class of the AL, Joel Hanrahan on...
Today's Boston Red Sox coverage on MassLive.com: Major League Baseball: American League Power Rankings, Week 5For the first time all season, our AL power rankings has a team hold the top spot for two...
View ArticleFormer Boston Celtics center Jason Collins comes out as first openly gay...
Collins only played 32 games with the Celtics, but made quite an impression before being traded at midseason as part of a package that brought Jordan Crawford to Boston. Former Boston Celtics center...
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Red Sox-Blue Jays preview: Managing is winning over money
One team was being anointed the new American League East powerhouse. The other was being consigned to last place. As the Boston Red Sox head to Toronto for the second time in this young season, the...
View ArticleIt would be a surprise if the New England Patriots sign Tim Tebow
Never underestimate Bill Belichick’s ability to surprise. When it comes to team building, the man is a complete wild card. Never underestimate Bill Belichick’s ability to surprise. When it comes to...
View ArticleUMass men's lacrosse makes the CAA Tournament and will face Penn State on...
The UMass men's lacrosse team has made the CAA Tournament as the No. 4 seed and will face the No. 1 seed Penn State at 3 p.m. on Wednesday in University Park, Pa. After its 16-8 win over Delaware on...
View ArticlePatriots release WR Jeremy Ebert
The New England Patriots released wide receiver Jeremy Ebert Monday morning. The New England Patriots released wide receiver Jeremy Ebert Monday morning. Ebert was a seventh-round pick in the 2012...
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After being released from New York Jets, Tim Tebow is looking for the chance...
Although he is now without a team, former New York Jets' backup quarterback Tim Tebow may be picked up by several organizations in need of a quarterback to compete for a starting (or backup) role. In...
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It's over for Celtics, even if they don't know it
They are putting up the good fight, but it will likely end Wednesday. Paul Pierce is trying to lead the Celtics to a historic comeback against the Knicks, who lead 3-1 in the NBA first-round...
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