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Lack of discipline cancels UMass comeback attempt, fall 5-2 at Lowell
The Minutemen had worked their way back into the game before taking three minors and a major in the third. UMass helped UMass-Lowell goaltender Doug Carr by taking three minors and a major in less...
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Springfield Falcons exit basement following 2-1 win over Connecticut Whale
The Springfield Falcons have won three straight road games and have picked up 13 points on former division leader the Connecticut Whale. Michael BeswickFormer UMass goalie Paul Dainton stood tall...
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Boston Red Sox's hopes of signing Roy Oswalt fading?
News reports have linked the star pitcher with the St. Louis Cardinals. AP File PhotoPhiladelphia Phillies starting pitcher Roy Oswalt delivers against the Washington Nationals during the third inning...
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Smith, Springfield to host National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Smith College will hold an event Sunday, while Springfield College's annual day will be Feb. 11. The Republican file photoWestern New England University held its National Girls and Women in Sports Day...
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Novak Djokovic defeats Rafael Nadal in marathon Australian Open final
Djokovic became the fifth man since the Open Era began in 1968 to win three straight Grand Slam finals. Associated PressNovak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Rafael Nadal of Spain during...
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Mother of UConn's Ryan Boatright threatens legal action against NCAA
A lawyer said the NCAA violated the family's privacy by releasing details of its investigation into Boatright's eligibility. AP fileConnecticut's Ryan Boatright, left, steals the ball from St. John's...
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Reactions to Kyle Williams and Billy Cundiff's errors show the worst in fans
Take it easy, it's just sports. APKyle Williams reacts after a fumbled punt. I understand the passion of being a fan. I cheered my teams louder and harder than anyone I knew before I was a reporter....
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England's Robert Rock wins Adu Dhabi Championship, topping Rory McIlroy and...
Woods closed with an even-par 72 to share third place. Associated Press photoEngland's Robert Rock, left, and Tiger Woods went in different directions during the final round of the Abu Dhabi Golf...
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Eli Manning describes how Peyton bullied him into learning the schools of the...
Eli says that Peyton's beatings forced him to learn everything he needed to know about football as a young boy. APNew York Giants' Eli Manning answers questions during a news conference, Monday, Jan....
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Bobby Valentine: Red Sox shortstop job wide open
Marco Scutaro hit .299 last season, but was traded to Colorado earlier this month. AP fileWhere have you gone, Marco Scutaro? Oh, that's right - Colorado. By JIMMY GOLEN BOSTON — Boston Red Sox...
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Calling all New England Patriots fans: Are you headed to the Super Bowl?
What are your Super Bowl XLVI plans? AP Photo/Eric Gay, FileA fan rides a zip line during the NFL Experience for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis. Are you headed to Indy to cheer on the Patriots? Hey...
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Giants, gimmick-free and confident, arrive in Indianapolis for Super Bowl
Players believe they can repeat their 2008 victory over the Patriots. Associated PressGiants wide receiver and former UMass Minuteman Victor Cruz reacts as he boards a bus outside the Giants NFL...
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Fans get warm reception from Mother Nature in Indianapolis
Fans visiting the host city were met with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 50s. Associated PressA fan rides a zip line during the NFL Experience for Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday. By JOE KAY INDIANAPOLIS...
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Deion Branch of Patriots doesn't want attention, just another Super Bowl ring
Branch was the MVP when New England defeated the Philadelphia Eagles seven years ago. Associated PressDeion Branch of the New England Patriots talks to the media on Monday in Indianapolis. By HOWARD...
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Patriots, Giants prepare for rematch with many different faces on both sides...
In some ways, the game is a rematch of 4 years ago. But many of the coaches and players are different. Associated PressNew England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick listens to a question during a...
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No. 3 UConn women top No. 5 Duke, 61-45
The Huskies snapped the Blue Devils' 34-game home winning streak ... which began right after the last time UConn visited. Sara D. Davis | Associated PressDuke's Shay Selby, right, collides with...
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Players know Super Bowl can be 'once in a lifetime' experience
Matt Slater of the New England Patriots plans to have 'no regrets at all.' Associated PressNew England Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater answers a question during a news conference on Sunday in...
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Vince Wilfork continues to surprise Bill Belichick with athleticism, work ethic
Belichick looked over his shoulder Monday and caught Wilfork running extra sprints during a lag in practice. This work ethic has allowed the defensive tackle to play 91 percent of New England's...
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Ralph Branca, former Brooklyn Dodger pitcher, steals show from Red Sox at...
By JIMMY GOLEN BOSTON — Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine and former GM Theo Epstein planned to talk a little baseball and raise a little money for charity. Then Valentine's father-in-law, ex-big...
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Giants feel New York media acted inappropriately with so-called Brady...
The Giants aren't lacking confidence heading into Sunday's Super Bowl. "We wouldn't have boarded the plane if we didn't expect to win," safety Antrel Rolle said. APNew England Patriots quarterback Tom...
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