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Pick Six: One writer's choice of the six most memorable Longmeadow High...
Rotsko, who will retire after 19 seasons, helped build the benchmark of success for all high school teams in Western Massachusetts. Alex Rotsko who won 184 games during his career at Longmeadow,...
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Fred Couples shares Masters lead as Tiger Woods falls 8 behind
This wasn't what anyone had in mind — 52-year-old Fred Couples, silver hair and still cool as ever, drawing the loudest cheers Friday on his way to becoming the oldest player atop the leaderboard...
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Springfield Armor down Austin Toros in D-League road game
Four players scored double figures for the playoff-bound Armor. The Republican file photoGuard Jerry Smith scored a game-high 27 points to lead the Springfield Armor over the Austin Toros 110-99 in...
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UMass men's lacrosse goes for 10th straight in regular season home finale...
The Minutemen are ranked No. 2 in the nation entering huge Colonial Athletic Association confrontation Will Manny, No. 1, is second in the nation in points per game. photo by J. Anthony Roberts...
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Boston Celtics go from rebuilding mode to NBA title contenders
Less than a month ago, it seemed that the Celtics were on the brink of breaking up their core. Now, they have banner 18 in sights. A recent resurgence from Paul Pierce has helped the Celtics gear up...
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Quabbin Reservoir poised to open for fishing season
The 39-square-mile reservoir will be stocked with more than 3,000 trout just in time for the opening of fishing season. MassLive file photo by Laura MerwinThe Quabbin Reservoir fishing season begins...
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Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront help calm Red Sox Nation's worries
The Red Sox got their first win of the season and are now tasked with keeping the wins coming. Red Sox starter Felix Doubront was solid in his season debut. Admit it: When the Red Sox game came to...
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BC senior Barry Almeida of Springfield signs with Hershey Bears
The senior left wing had an incredible season, and will now move on to the Hershey Bears. File photoBarry Almeida of Springfield, Mass., is a Hershey Bear. Like his fellow Springfield native T.J....
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With the Red Sox, every game is treated like Game 7
Daniel Bard's start on Tuesday, like all things Sox, will be watched and dissected. APDaniel Bard's first major league start is being treated as a pivotal moment in a Red Sox season that just got...
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Wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez is thrilled to be on the other side of the...
Gonzalez said that New England is the only place he wanted to play football. Nick UnderhillAnthony Gonzalez met with reporters at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday. FOXBOROUGH – It's been a somewhat surreal...
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Bill Parcells unlikely to be New Orleans Saints' next coach
The Saints need an interim coach as Sean Payton serves his one-year suspension. AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, FileBill Parcells is unlikely to become the New Orleans Saints coach in the 2012 season as...
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UConn's Jeremy Lamb declares for NBA draft
The 6-foot-5 Lamb became just the sixth sophomore in UConn history to score 1,000 career points. AP Photo/University of Connecticut Athletic Department, FileThe 6-foot-5 Lamb became just the sixth...
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Give Ozzie Guillen credit for offering a real apology
It's impossible to commend him for what he voluntarily stepped into, but you can commend him for this. If he was genuinely sincere, that is. Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen listens to a question...
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Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals: 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern...
With first-round play beginning Thursday in Boston, the Sporting News breaks down the Bruins' series against the Capitals. Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand, center, celebrates with teammate Patrice...
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NBA D-League sets records for NBA call-ups, assignments
The NBA Development League had 50 players called up to NBA teams this season, 10 more than its previous high. Republican File Photo11-26-10 Springfield - Republican staff photo by Don Treeger- The...
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Hitting to All Fields: Can Springfield be a title town?
Ye Olde Handicapper is calling the NBA's Atlantic Division race. Just sitting and wondering if our Armor can bring a championship to Basketball City. Here’s hoping Rob Riley returns as Falcons coach...
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Boston Bruins know special teams will be key in playoff series with...
The Bruins didn't fair so well against the Capitals on the power-play in the regular season, but were able to shut them down on the penalty kill. View full size(AP Photo)Boston Bruins forward Milan...
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Falcons aim to finish season strong
Decimated by injuries and all but eliminated from the playoffs, Springfield and its reinforcements aim to please the home fans this weekend. Ross D. Franklin | Associated PressCam Atkinson returns to...
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Mild winter forces changes in annual Westfield River Wildwater Races schedule
Retired race chairman Jeffrey DeFeo said this is the 1st time in the 59-year history of the event that there is not enough water. HUNTINGTON – A mild 2011-2012 winter will take its toll on the annual...
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Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic says he feels more confident heading into...
Lucic said there were some confidence issues that he struggled with last season entering the playoffs. View full size(AP Photo)Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic told reporters he dealt with confidence...
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