UMass hockey pre game versus Providence: Kevin Boyle back in goal
The Minutemen hope to post a replay of their BU upset in the Saturday home game against Providence. AMHERST - UMass coach Toot Cahoon is going with the same lineup Saturday night against Providence...
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Connecticut loses to No. 2 Syracuse, 85-67
Scoop Jardine hit three 3-pointers and a layup in the closing minutes to break open a tense game APSyracuse's C.J. Fair dunks against Connecticut during the second half of an NCAA college basketball...
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The Hockey Project helps Greater Springfield kids learn
Now in its fourth year, the youth hockey program has introduced many children to the joys of the game. Michael BeswickThe Hockey Project participant David Clark, 10, of Agawam, works on his shot under...
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Connecticut women overpower Georgetown in lopsided game
After twice coming close to beating UConn last year, No. 14 Georgetown was no match for the third-ranked Huskies. APConnecticut's Bria Hartley, bottom is fouled by Georgetown's Adria Crawford, top...
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The media may have you thinking otherwise, but the Patriots and Red Sox are...
Sometimes it seems as though the New England media runs on negativity. APThe Patriots haven't suddenly lost all their talent after losing in Super Bowl XLVI. I don't know how you fans can stand it. I...
View ArticleTwo West Springfield wrestlers claim state titles
Putnam's Hassan Graham broke up the Terriers' run with a title at 182 pounds. By RICK SETO WEYMOUTH – The West Side story was upended by Hassan Graham at the Division I state individual wrestling...
View ArticlePrep school highlights: Williston Northampton wrestling places sixth at...
Girls swimming: The W&M medley relay team set a school record. The Williston Northampton wrestling team placed sixth in Western New England Championships. The Wildcats had eight wrestlers place....
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Springfield Armor hold off Texas Legends for fourth straight win
The Armor squandered a 19-point lead then bounced back to beat the Legends. The Republican photo by Michael BeswickArmor guard Jerry Smith drives to the basket on Legends player Drew Neitzel Saturday...
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UMass can't pass its board exam in basketball loss at Saint Joseph's
The Hawks held a 47-37 rebounding edge in the A-10 game. Associated Press file photoMassachusetts' Sean Carter had eight rebounds in Saturday's 73-62 loss at Saint Joseph's. The Minutemen fell to 18-7...
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First period woes cost UMass hockey in 5-4 loss to Providence
Michael Pereira scored three goals, but a poor first period left the Minutemen in a big hole. Michael Pereira (#7) scored three goals for UMass in the 5-4 loss to Providence. photo by J. Anthony...
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Springfield Falcons blasted in Bridgeport, 8-1
Michael Haley scored a hat trick and Ty Wishart added two goals for the Sound Tigers. Dave RobackSpringfield's Maksim Mayorovgets keeps his eye on the puck Friday against the Connecticut Whale at the...
View ArticleAnimals, like humans, need luck to survive
I’ve come across large bucks that had died during the winter because they starved to death. If we got as many chances of getting it right after getting it wrong as Punxsutawney Phil, the little...
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Patriots must find ways to continue improving their pass rush this offseason
The foundation is there, but the Patriots must continue to improve their pass rush if they hope to get back to the Super Bowl in 2012. APNew England Patriots' Andre Carter, right, celebrates with Mark...
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Granville's Brooklynn Hayes breaks record from 1980 at Pioneer Valley Swim...
Hayes topped a mark in the 11-12 age group of the 50-yard breaststroke that stood for 32 years. Submitted photoBrooklynn Hayes of Granville broke a record from 1980 at the PVSL meet Jan. 28-29 at...
View ArticleCeltics forward Brandon Bass to miss at least a week with a knee injury
Bass has been battling inflammation in his knee for the last week. BOSTON – Boston Celtics power forward Brandon Bass is expected to miss at least a week with what is being classified as a sore knee....
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Westfield captures its first Western Massachusetts girls swimming...
Girls swimming: Westfield ends Minnechaug's three-year reign; Holyoke Catholic's Meriza Werenski is an All-American. Holyoke Catholic's Meriza Werenski swims to victory in the 200-yard individual...
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UMass freshman shortstop Quianna Diaz-Patterson - a high school softball star...
UMass softball has four fun years ahead of it with "Q" at short. Freshman Quianna Diaz-PattersonAMHERST - Right on Q. University of Massachusetts freshman softball shortstop Quianna Diaz-Patterson was...
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Too many bad starts make too many bad finishes for the Jekyll and Hyde UMass...
UMass coach Toot Cahoon says he has no answer to why the Minutemen's worst period is the first. The UMass players have the mood of people waiting in line at the Registry during the post-game handshake...
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Rajon Rondo carries Celtics to victory over Bulls
Rondo recorded a triple-double with 32 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds. APBoston Celtics' Kevin Garnett, left, creates a screen as Rajon Rondo (9) drives for the basket in front of Chicago Bulls'...
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Falcons bounce back from beatdown by handing one to Monarchs
Springfield's 5-1 win helped salvage the weekend and was keyed by a sterling effort from goalie Paul Dainton. David Molnar | The RepublicanSpringfield Falcon Alexandre Giroux (12) and teammate Cam...
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