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Yoenis Cespedes lands with Oakland Athletics, agreeing to four-year, $36M...
After a winter of rebuilding, the Oakland Athletics were the surprise winner for Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes. FILE - In this March 16, 2009 file photo, Cuba's Yoenis Cespedes watches his third hit...
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David Ortiz, Red Sox avoid arbitration, sign one-year, $14.575M deal
Ortiz became a free agent after the season then passed up a chance to go elsewhere when he accepted Boston's arbitration offer on Dec. 7. FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2011 file photo, Boston Red Sox...
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Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs submit compensation arguments to MLB
Selig has not given any timetable for a decision. Associated Press file photoRed Sox general manager Theo Epstein faces reporters in Boston, Dec. 4, 2009. NEW YORK (AP) — Boston and the Cubs have...
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Lawsuit gives West Virginia clearance to leave Big East, head to Big 12
While the legal fight played out, the Big 12 was put in limbo, unable to release a football schedule for next season. The Associated PressGarry Browne, right,and West Virginia University was cleared...
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Police looking to identify five more people from riot at University of...
Fourteen people, including 13 UMass students, have already been arrested following New England's 21-17 loss to New York. Associated Press photoPolice are searching for five more people involved in a...
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Fort Myers running back Dalvin Battle signs NLI to play for UMass
The first recruiting class for Charley Molnar has reached 25 players. Fort Myers running back Dalvin Battle completed his National Letter of Intent to play for Charley Molnar and the University of...
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Tampa Bay Rays sign Joe Maddon to three-year contract extension
Joe Maddon agreed to a contract extension that could keep him in Tampa Bay's dugout through 2015. The Associated PressThe Tampa Bay Rays extended Joe Maddon's contract for another three years. ST....
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Boston Bruins in search of identity as they face Montreal Canadiens in 1st of...
The Bruins are 4-5-1 in their last 10 games, which includes being shut out three times. View full size(AP Photo) Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic skates by as New York Rangers Henrik Lundqvist...
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Basketball Hall of Fame announces field for 2012 Tip-Off Tournament
The eight-team field will compete Nov. 16-18 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Associated Press photoThe Hall of Fame announced the field for the 2012 Tip-Off Tournament. Penn State and Kentucky competed in...
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As it turns out, the Patriots' secondary was actually quite good at tackling...
Kyle Arrington was one of the top tackling cornerbacks in the NFL this season. Julian Edelman's numbers may also surprise you. APKyle Arrington was one of the best tacklers in the NFL in 2011. There...
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NHL trade deadline deals impact rosters at the AHL level as well
If parent club Columbus makes moves at the deadline it could impact the Falcons roster in Springfield. Republican photo by Mark M. MurraySpringfield Falcons president Bruce Landon. More From The...
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February Madness: Boys basketball breakdown of who's in and who we're...
See which boys basketball teams are in the tournament already and which squads are battling for their playoff lives. Does Westfield have enough gas left in its tank to gain a tourney berth? -...
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February Madness: MassLive.com and The Republican launch a week's worth...
Follow our February Madness coverage as teams boys and girls basketball and hockey teams try to sneak into the Western Mass. tournament. Who will be crowned Western Mass. champions this year? It all...
View ArticleLive Video Coverage: Westfield vs. Longmeadow boys basketball
Tune in starting at 6:45 p.m. Thursday as the Bombers host Longmeadow with their playoff lives on the line. February Madness tips off with live video coverage from the Game of the Week. February...
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Bill Belichick must find impact players in the draft to improve New England's...
Drafting has been an issue in recent years. Belichick needs to buck the trend if the Patriots hope to get back to the Super Bowl. Associated PressNew England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick listens...
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NASCAR's "silly season" over as Budweiser Shootout looms for Kasey Kahne and...
The annual exhibition may shed light on how the new faces will fit in their new places ahead of the season-opening Daytona 500. The Associated PressKasey Kahne waits in his garage while his crew makes...
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Springfield Armor set to host first-place Iowa in two-game series
A sweep of the Energy would put the Armor just a half-game out of first place in the East. Republican File PhotoSpringfield Armor guard JamesOn Curry will look to lead his team to victory over the...
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UMass hockey: A Baker's Dozen of thoughts for the week
UMass handled BC and BU well this season going 3-2-1 while its playoff challengers New Hampshire and Northeastern are a combined 0-10. T.J. Syner of UMass is fifth in Hockey East in overall scoring...
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Over-40 basketball league features top talent
The Living Legends Adult Basketball League is based in Springfield. Michael BeswickAl McCain of the Boston Legends goes for a layup over Brian Morrison of the Hartford Courier Express at the...
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University of Connecticut men down DePaul, 80-54
Huskies coach Jim Calhoun missed the game due to spinal stenosis. Associated PressConnecticut's Shabazz Napier drives past DePaul's Jeremiah Kelly and Donnavan Kirk in the first half of the Huskies'...
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