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UMass hockey: A Baker's Dozen of thoughts for the week: A much more positive...
The Minutemen can compete with BC, but need to play without fear and be locked in to their "A" game to win. UMass Conor Sheary, fires the puck towards the net past BC's #2 Brian Dumoulin in an earlier...
View ArticleRemembering Bill Butcher, the "Surgeon General'' of golf club repair
Deadline for golf tournament listing for Golf '12 is April 1. Officially, he passed on as William Peter Butcher. But to most in the local golf community, he was better known as the “Club Doctor” and...
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Conditioning pays off as UMass basketball team runs to 2OT win
Mentally and physically, the Minutemen have come a long, long way. Associated PressMassachusetts forward Sean Carter (54) is fouled by Mississippi State guard Dee Bost (3) during the second half of...
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New York Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni reportedly resigns
Sources say D'Antoni was not getting along with star player Carmelo Anthony. AP fileNew York Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni may be on his way out, according to a source. By BRIAN MAHONEY NEW YORK — Mike...
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Bobby Valentine admits error in criticism of Yankees practicing Derek Jeter...
Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine made headlines earlier this week when he criticized Derek Jeter’s famous “flip play” in the 2001 ALDS. And he did so again when he admitted he was incorrect with...
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NCAA Tournament time means it's time for NBA Draft prospects to shine
All eyes, including those of NBA general managers and decision makers, will be on the NCAA Tournament. Here are the players hoping to improve their draft stock. Associated PressAndre Drummond,...
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Patriots agree to terms with defensive lineman Jonathan Fanene
Fanene made 6.5 sacks last year. APSt. Louis Rams quarterback Kellen Clemens, right, is sacked for a 6-yard loss by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Jonathan Fanene during the second quarter of an NFL...
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Where did all of the heart and passion go on the Boston Bruins?
The Bruins have played mediocre hockey the last two months and dropped three straight for the first time since October. View full size(AP Photo)Boston Bruins forward Shawn Thornton has 19 fighting...
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New East Longmeadow High School athletic field lights due to be installed by...
Collins Electric in Chicopee has been awarded the athletic field lighting contract. EAST LONGMEADOW – School Committee members are expecting the East Longmeradow High School athletic field lights to...
View ArticleRed Sox OF prospect Brandon Jacobs has roots in Springfield and a bright future
The son of local basketball star Foster Jacobs is rising on the list of top prospects. FORT MYERS, Fla. - Striding across the long stretch of grass between the clubhouse and the minor league fields,...
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Defense leads Sabis to 54-29 win over Sutton in Division 3 girls hoop state...
Sabis will play in its first state final when the Bulldogs take on Pentucket Saturday. Shyanne Wellington had a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds to help Sabis to a 54-29 win over Sutton in...
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Palmer suffers 50-35 loss to Tyngsboro in Division II girls basketball state...
Girls basketball: Tyngsboro uses hot shooting in second quarter to down Palmer. Palmer's Alyssa Darling drives past Tyngsborough's Amanda Hogan during Wednesday's Division II state semifinal at the...
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Chris Wilcox of Boston Celtics to have season-ending heart surgery
Wilcox is the second Celtic to have his year cut short for heart surgery. AP fileBoston Celtics forward Chris Wilcox, center foreground, battles for a loose ball during a game earlier this month....
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Vermont wins NCAA opener, right to play top-seeded North Carolina
The Catamounts, led by Four McGlynn, shot 50 percent from the field. Associated PressVermont forward Luke Apfeld (2) shoots over Lamar forward Stan Brown during first-round NCAA tournament game on...
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Izod IndyCar Series moves forward to 2012 season following Dan Wheldon's death
Never has IndyCar had so much to look forward to in an upcoming season, and so much to overcome at the very same time. The Associated PressDario Franchitti would like to win another Izod IndyCar...
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Holyoke pulls out thriller, tops Wachusett Regional 45-43 in Division I girls...
The Purple Knights (22-2) will play two-time defending champion Andover (26-0) in the state final, Saturday night at 5:45 at Worcester. Here Holyoke's Kirsy Segarra (22) and Kelly Reardon (3)...
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Mario Williams to sign with Buffalo Bills?
The All-Pro defensive end has extended his stay in Buffalo another day while talks continue. Republican file photo by David MolnarIf Mario Williams, left, signs with the Buffalo Bills, he'd be chasing...
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Kevin Garnett leads Celtics past Warriors 105-103
Garnett scored 12 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, including a tiebreaking jumper with 5.1 seconds left that led the Boston Celtics to a 105-103 victory over the Golden State Warriors on...
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Academics still comes in 2nd place to sports at too many colleges
UConn recorded a 14 percent graduation among black players. AP fileUConn won the NCAA men's national championship last season, but faces a ban from post-season play next year because of poor...
View ArticleBaseball coach in Minnesota says he was fired because of his race
The former coach said the athletic director told him he would be replaced by Asian coaches. A freshmen baseball coach in Minnesota was fired last week.Ho-hum.The coach said he was fired because of his...
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