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U.S. men's soccer team defeats Italy for first time ever, 1-0
Clint Dempsey scored the game's lone goal. Associated PressU.S. forward Clint Dempsey celebrates after scoring during a friendly soccer match between Italy and USA in Italy on Wednesday. By DANIELLA...
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Jimmie Johnson's team hit with 25-point penalty, six-race ban for crew chief...
Jimmie Johnson's campaign for a sixth NASCAR Sprint Cup championship will start in an unfamiliar place -- in the red. The Associated PressIn this Feb. 18, 2012 file photo, Jimmie Johnson, left, and...
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Interviews scheduled tonight for general manager of The Ledges golf course in...
Names of the candidates will not be announced until the meeting, according to Ryan Bagley, chairman of the Golf Commission. File photo | The RepublicanThe Ledges Golf Course club house in South...
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Jerry Sandusky's request to delay child sex abuse trial rejected by judge
The judge said he could find no justification for granting the request. AP fileJerry Sandusky has lost his request to delay his child sex abuse trial for two months. By MARK SCOLFORO HARRISBURG, Pa. —...
View ArticleAlex Wilson hopes for spot on Boston Red Sox pitching staff
The 25-year-old prospect has impressed pitching coach Bob McClure By DAVID DORSEY Alex Wilson has a stake to claim. The 25-year-old right-handed pitching prospect for the Boston Red Sox, however, said...
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Carolyn Talmadge of Wilbraham helps Elms College women's basketball to its...
Carolyn Talmadge, who transferred from Fairfield University, was a winner at Minnechaug Regional High School, and is a winner now at Elms. Elms senior Carolyn Talmadge of Wilbraham has been...
View ArticleMacDuffie boys basketball wins Class D prep quarterfinal
The Mustangs, under first-year coach Jerry McCullough, topped The Learning Center for the Deaf 67-59 to advance to the semifinal round. GRANBY – The MacDuffie School boys basketball team has...
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Boston Red Sox going back to basics
Jason Varitek will announce his retirement at 5:30 on Thursday AP Photo/David GoldmanThe name of former Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek is displayed on the scoreboard of the baseball spring...
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UMass students - your hockey team needs your help
After a light turnout by the students last weekend, the Minutemen can use all the help they can get for the most important home game of the season - Friday night against Merrimack. The UMass student...
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In a typical epic, UMass loses an OT heartbreaker at Temple
The Owls and Minutemen staged one of their typical all-out battles. Associated Press file photoMassachusetts' Chaz Williams had 26 points and 11 assists at Temple Wednesday night. PHILADELPHIA - If...
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Jim Kaat passes along knowledge of Warren Spahn, Whitey Ford to Red Sox pitchers
Kaat said he was happy to share some of the lessons he learned during his lengthy career. Associated PressMembers of the Boston Red Sox stretch during a spring training workout Tuesday. FORT MYERS,...
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Rajon Rondo's triple-double sparks Boston Celtics past Milwaukee Bucks
The Celtics guard recorded his third triple-double of the season. Associated PressBoston's Rajon Rondo drives against Milwaukee's Ersan Ilyasova in the first half of the Celtics' win Wednesday night...
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Jeremy Lin paces Knicks to 120-103 victory over Cavaliers
New York rallied from a 17-point deficit to dominate the game. Associated PressNew York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) looks for room around Cleveland Cavaliers forward Alonzo Gee (33) at New York's...
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Kobe Bryant cleared to play after All-Star game concussion
Bryant leads the NBA in scoring with 28.4 points a game. Associated PressLos Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant adjusts his protective mask prior to the Lakers' NBA game against the Minnesota...
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Since he is no Jason Varitek, Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia will have...
Defense will still matter, but some offense will be needed from the position. Associated PressBoston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia is a much different package than Jason Varitek, and will be...
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Jason Varitek retires from Red Sox, after giving it his all
The catcher thanked the fans and former manager Jimy Williams, among others. Associated PressAfter much reflection, Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek announced his retirement Thursday. Saying he...
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Wilbraham and Monson boys basketball beats Worcester 63-52 in Class AA...
Wilbraham's man-to-man defense carried the Titans to the quarterfinal win. Jaylen Brantley scored 20 points to help Wilbraham and Monson beat Worcester Academy 63-52 in a NEPSAC Class AA quarterfinal....
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Jason Varitek on retirement: 'My decision wasn't one I took lightly'
Of no longer playing, the former All-Star said: 'It's going to be weird.' Associated PressBoston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek, right, smiles as he arrives with his wife, Catherine, and their...
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Racin' with Jason: Drivers in NASCAR's top series (like John King) should...
As a youngster cutting his teeth on the short tracks of rural Virginia, last week's Truck Series winner, John King, captured the checkered flag a grand total of ... wait for it ... two times. The...
View ArticleWahconah beats Belchertown, 5-1 in high school hockey Division IIIA quarterfinal
Hockey: Wahconah broke open a close game with three second period goals. WEST SPRINGFIELD - Chalk one up for the Wahconah nine. Wahconah, playing with nine skaters, scored three second period...
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