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UConn men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun has successful spinal surgery
His coaching status will be monitored on a day-buy-day basis, the school said. AP fileConnecticut men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun hopes to return to the sideline after successful spinal surgery on...
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Jon Lester gets the start for Red Sox against Northeastern
Daniel Bard will get his first start next week. Associated PressBoston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester will get the call against Northeastern University on Saturday afternoon Acknowledged Red Sox...
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New Britain Rock Cats being sold; Holyoke's William Dowling to remain with team
Terms of the sale, including the price, were not announced. Republican file photoWilliam F. Dowling of Holyoke, co-owner of the New Britain Rock Cats, attends a press conference in 2007. NEW BRITAIN,...
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Falcons flirting with four-game winning streak as they head south
Springfield will square off with the Eastern Conference's top team when it skates into a two-game set with Nortfolk on Friday. Dan HicklingSpringfield's Maksim Mayorov has rediscovered his scoring...
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Racin' with Jason Extra: Daytona Speedweeks gave us plenty to learn from
As a NASCAR fan, I wish I had been there. As a media member, I definitely wish I had been there. The Associated PressMatt Kenseth dipped his hands in cement to preserve his Daytona win for prosperity....
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Dwyane Wade apologizes for breaking Kobe Bryant's nose (with video of play)
The Heat and Lakers play in a nationally televised game Sunday. Associated PressKobe Bryant (24), of the Los Angeles Lakers, reacts after a hard foul by Dwyane Wade during the NBA All-Star game on...
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Iona men, Marist women look to ride top seeds in MAAC to NCAA Tournament
NCAA Tournament berths are on the line as the MAAC men's and women's basketball championships get underway in Springfield. SPRINGFIELD – Will the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference get two bids for...
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Boys basketball: Tempers flare late in Tantasqua's loss to Fitchburg on Monday. Four players - two from each team - were ejected as a result of a brawl in the fourth quarter of Monday's Central...
View ArticleSouth Hadley tops Taconic, 9-2 in high school hockey quarterfinal
Hockey: Chris Menard had a hat trick for the Tigers. WEST SPRINGFIELD - There was no way South Hadley was going to take Taconic of Pittsfield lightly, especially because most of its players remember...
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NASCAR says Brad Keselowski can keep phone in car after tweeting from Daytona
Keselowski drew worldwide attention for posting on Twitter during a red-flag period in Monday night’s season-opening Daytona 500. The Associated PressBrad Keselowski (far right) tweets, while Dale...
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Wes Welker hoping to catch big contract from Patriots
The New England Patriots may be forced to place the franchise tag on slot receiver Wes Welker. Associated Press photo.Will Wes Welker get a new contract from the Patriots? The Wes Welker contract...
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NASCAR Notebook: Matt Kenseth takes in Dallas Mavericks game; injured truck...
Matt Kenseth was sitting courtside at a Dallas Mavericks game only about 18 hours after winning the delayed Daytona 500. The Associated PressMatt Kenseth, right, who won the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto...
View ArticleNorthampton topples Westfield, 56-50, in rematch of last year's Western Mass....
The No. 9-seeded Blue Devils received a game-high 18 points from senior Jarrod Neumann. They advance to face top-seeded Central in Friday's quarterfinal. WESTFIELD --- They say three is a crowd, but...
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Celtics blow early lead, but come back to defeat Cavaliers, 86-83
Ray Allen put Boston ahead for good with a dunk with 48.6 seconds left. Associated PressThe Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving (2) drives between Boston Celtics Ray Allen (20) and Rajon Rondo (9)...
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Chicopee could be the ultimate sleeper in Div. I boys basketball tournament
With Central as the heavy favorite in Division I boys' basketball, many teams are flying under the radar. The Chicopee Pacers may be the team to have a Cinderella-like run to Curry Hicks Cage. Jesus...
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Boston Bruins offense a no-show; blanked 1-0 by Ottawa Senators
The Bruins closed out February with a 5-7-1 mark and were shut out five times. View full size(AP Photo)Boston Bruins center Brian Rolston didn't make much of an impact as he didn't record a shot on...
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Northampton 56, Westfield 50: 3 things we learned
MassLive.com play-by-play man Sam Dostaler breaks down the three keys to the game from the reigning champs' win over rival Westfield. Jarrod Neumann, Northampton - (Republican Photo: Dave Roback)1....
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Providence downs Connecticut 72-70
The Huskies blew a 14-point second-half lead to give the lowly Friars just their fourth Big East win. Steven Senne | Associated PressConnecticut's DeAndre Daniels (2), Niels Giffey (5) and Alex...
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Prospect Ryan Kalish on the mend for Red Sox
The heralded outfielder is not expected to resume playing until June. AP fileBoston Red Sox Ryan Kalish hits a grand slam home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in September 2010. FORT MYERS, Fla. — Red...
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Boston Bruins not winners or losers after NHL trade deadline; still have a...
Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli kept his word and didn't mess with the team chemistry, but it's still unclear whether he did enough. (AP Photo) Defenseman Greg Zanon is expected to make his...
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