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Audio: Bobby Valentine makes pitch to become Red Sox manager
Valentine, former manager of the Texas Rangers and New York Mets, was not among the original candidates interviewed for the job. Associated PressESPN analyst Bobby Valentine answers questions from...
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It's gut check time at the "Gut" - Gutterson Field House - for UMass hockey
After an embarrassing performance at Lowell Saturday, UMass plays at Vermont Tuesday in the annual pre-Thanksgiving-game between the teams. UMass plays at Vermont Tuesday night looking to rebound from...
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Firing guns in booze-fueled celebration, booing the First Lady both...
If two incidents on Sunday don't help the anti-NASCAR crowd's argument that it's a "redneck" sport, I don't know what does. The Associated PressFirst lady Michelle Obama, top left, watches the NASCAR...
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Remember when playing Merrimack in hockey was a sure win? Now it's No. 1 in...
Merrimack jumped to the No. 1 spot in the nation in both college hockey Division I national polls UMass in a game against Merrimack last season photo by J. Anthony RobertsIt doesn't seem that long ago...
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No. 2 UConn women top third-ranked Stanford 68-58
The Huskies were led by 25 points from Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and 19 from Bria Hartley. Jessica Hill | Associated PressConnecticut's Tiffany Hayes, left, drives to the basket while Stanford's Amber...
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Patriots take a 10-3 lead over Kansas City at halftime
The Pats came out slow but turned it on late in the half. APNew England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, right, heads to the end zone past Kansas City Chiefs free safety Kendrick Lewis (23) for a...
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Boston Bruins win 9th straight, 1-0, over Montreal Canadiens
Boston has outscored its opponents 46-14 in not losing a game since last month. Associated PressBoston Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference (21), center, celebrates with teammates after scoring against...
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UMass blasts Boston College 82-46 to remain unbeaten
The Minutemen used stingy defense and production from a variety of sources to pull away midway through the first half and cruise to victory. Steven Senne | Associated PressBoston College's Dennis...
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Rob Gronkowski continues to make a case for being the NFL's best tight end in...
Gronkowski ranks fourth in the NFL with 10 touchdowns. APNew England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) scrambles past Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jalil Brown (30) during the first quarter...
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Patriots pour it on (eventually) and pound Chiefs 34-3
Julian Edelman's 72-yard punt return for a touchdown in the third quarter broke it open for New England, which moved to two games in front of the AFC East. Elise Amendola | Associated PressNew England...
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Offense, defense and special teams -- Julian Edelman does it all for the...
Listed as a wide receiver, Edelman returned a punch for a touchdown and played defense for the Patriots Monday. APNew England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman celebrates his 72-yard punt return...
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Lucky or not, Patriots Kyle Arrington now leads the NFL with 7 interceptions
Arrington had a pair of key interceptions during Monday's win over the Chiefs. APNew England Patriots defensive back Kyle Arrington (24) runs with the ball after an interception, as Kansas City Chiefs...
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Stock Watch: Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski flying high after Patriots win...
Nick Underhill looks at the good and the bad following New England's Monday Night win. See this week's Stock Watch. Each week during the NFL season, MassLive.com and The Republican New England...
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UMass hockey pre-game at Vermont: Michael Pereira and Adam Phillips are...
Michael Pereira, who leads UMass with eight goals, was benched for Tuesday's game. UMass leading goal scorer Michael Pereira was a healthy scratch at Vermont. photo by J. Anthony Roberts BURLINGTON,...
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N.H. court upholds conviction of Yankees fan in murder case
Ivonne Hernandez drove her car into a group of Red Sox fans who had been taunting her. Associated Press file photoIvonne Hernandez is serving a 20- to 40-year sentence for running down a Boston Red...
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UMass takes a 4-0 basketball record out of the country
The Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas will test the Minutemen. Republican staff photo by David MolnarFreddie Riley broke out of a shooting slump Monday, hitting 6-of-11 shots at Boston College. The...
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Blood testing for HGH part of historic baseball labor deal
Other major changes include expanding the playoffs from eight to 10 teams by 2013 and lessening draft-pick compensation for free agents. Associated PressMajor League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig,...
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Former Penn State official questioned favorable treatment of football players
The onetime student disciplinarian said coach Joe Paterno insisted on a different standard for his athletes. Associated Press file photoPenn State football players were treated differently when it...
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UMass searching for leadership, charisma in next football head coach
The next head coach for UMass football will likely be paid in the mid-$300,000s. AP photoMark Whipple, who coached in Amherst from 1998-2003, is a popular figure among UMass football fans. University...
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Pounding by New England Patriots leaves Kansas City Chiefs reeling
The game fell apart for the Chiefs, hampered by several injuries, in the second half. Associated PressNew England Patriot Julian Edelman (11) returns a punt 72 yards for a touchdown against the Kansas...
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