Boston Celtics shootaround notes: Jeff Green's development, Kevin Garnett's...
Speaking at a shootaround on the morning of Game 5 against the New York Knicks, the Boston Celtics discussed a number of subjects. NEW YORK – Facing another elimination game Wednesday night, the...
View ArticleFormer MLS player Robbie Rogers returned to the training field for the first...
Robbie Rogers, 25, returned to the training field on Tuesday with the LA Galaxy. His presence attracted plenty of attention — after all, he retired from soccer in February after disclosing his...
View ArticleRetired Pittsburgh Steeler Hines Ward says NFL not ready for gay player
Retired Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward doesn't think the time is quite right in the NFL for an active player to follow the lead of the NBA's Jason Collins and come out publicly as gay....
View ArticleMajor League Baseball 2013: Four teams that could be selling this summer
High payrolls and poor performance could force these teams to unload some high-priced players this summer. Every baseball season there are teams that surprise, and teams that disappoint. Those that...
View ArticleJohn Farrell says Jarrod Saltalamacchia should have known interference rule;...
TORONTO — ESPN's Buster Olney said in a Boston radio interview Wednesday that the Red Sox may try to upgrade from catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia. TORONTO — ESPN's Buster Olney said in a Boston radio...
View ArticleMike Carp hits first home run of season using two-year-old bat; Jonny Gomes...
TORONTO — Mike Carp's first home run of the season on Tuesday in a 9-7 loss to Toronto came with an old bat, one of his last from 2011, the best season of his pro career. He was waiting on a new...
View ArticleGary Mindell leaves a lasting legacy at High School of Commerce
After 8 seasons at Granby and the last 19 at Springfield's High School of Commerce, Gary Mindell has decided it's time to step aside. For 27 seasons, Gary Mindell roamed the sidelines and endlines of...
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Walter Childs Race of Champions a worthy competition for local runners
The race, also known as the Holyoke Marathon, is the 10th oldest marathon in the country. Joni Fredette, of Holyoke, finishes first in the 2011 Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions. David Molnar /...
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Springfield Falcons travel to Manchester with 2-0 playoff lead
Game 3 of the best-of-five series will be played Thursday night. Springfield's Ryan Craig, left, and David Savard flank Manchester goalie Martin Jones during a 5-on-3 power play Sunday in Game 2 of...
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NASCAR appeal board upholds penalties against Penske Racing, Brad Keselowski,...
The decision was not surprising. Since NASCAR began keeping records in 1999, the panel has upheld 106 of 150 appeals. Driver Joey Logano, left, talks with teammate Brad Keselowski during practice for...
View ArticleBoston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara needs to continue shut down play against...
In 22 career games against the Bruins, Kessel has three goals, six assists and a minus-22 rating. BOSTON - Many factors came into play during the Boston Bruins 2011 Stanley Cup championship. Tim...
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Springfield Falcons goalie Curtis McElhinney has been stellar in playoffs
The veteran netminder has held the fort admirably in two overtime wins. Springfield goalie Curtis McElhinney keeps an eye on Manchester's Linden Vey Saturday in Game 1 of the Calder Cup playoffs at...
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Falcons think style and late additions make them built for AHL playoffs
Some good teams take quick playoff exits, but this one shouldn't. Springfield Falcon (10) Nick Drazenovic lines up the shot while the Falcon's (17) Sean Collins and the Monarch's (23) Brian O'Neill...
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New England Revolution benefit from position change
Kelyn Rowe and Lee Nguyen have been moved from wing midfield to central midfield. Revolution coach Jay Heaps has shuffled some players around. FOXBOROUGH – New England Revolution coach Jay Heaps...
View ArticlePaul Pierce of Boston Celtics discusses future retirement plans, wants to...
The forward reiterated that when his career does end, he wants it to be with the Celtics -- even if they trade him and he has to come back on a one-day contract. NEW YORK – Before the current Boston...
View ArticleIf LeGarrette Blount wants a role with the Patriots, he's going to have to...
"The job is not going to be given to anybody," Ridley said, "You have to work to get it. With four of us in here, I think all of us can contribute." FOXBOROUGH – No one knows what the LeGarrette...
View ArticleShane Victorino available and David Ortiz rests in Red Sox series finale with...
TORONTO — Scorching hot, David Ortiz sat because of a planned down day Thursday night for the final game of three against the Blue Jays. TORONTO — Scorching hot, David Ortiz sat because of a planned...
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Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference suspended for Saturday's playoff game
The penalty came after a hearing on an illegal check to Toronto forward Mikhail Grabovski’s head in Wednesday's Game 1. Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference (21) tries to cut off Toronto Maple...
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Amherst diver Michael Hixon to compete in Canada Cup
Michael Hixon, 18, is regularly competing on the senior level for USA Diving. Michael Hixon competes at the AT&T National Diving Championship Aug. 12, 2011, in Los Angeles. The Associated Press By...
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Clay Buchholz denies using foreign substance to doctor baseball against Blue...
TORONTO — Red Sox right-hander Clay Buchholz denied former major league pitcher and current Toronto broadcaster Dirk Hayhurst's claim that Buchholz used a foreign substance to improve his pitches in...
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