Suffield girls lacrosse nips Kent in overtime
Kim Nault’s goal with 1:50 remaining in overtime lifted the Suffield Academy girls lacrosse team to a 13-12 victory on Wednesday at Kent School. Nault tallied a game-high six points, including five...
View ArticleBoston Red Sox send Mark Melancon to Triple-A Pawtucket
Boston called Junichi Tazawa up to join the bullpen staff. Associated PressPitcher Junichi Tazawa, left, was called up to the Boston Red Sox Wednesday from Pawtucket. More Red Sox Coverage » Jacoby...
View ArticlePaul Pierce leads Boston Celtics to 102-98 win over Orlando Magic
The victory assured that Boston clinched at least a tie for the Atlantic Division title. APBoston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) drives to the basket past Orlando Magic guard Jason Richardson (23)...
View ArticleNew York Yankees lose to Minnesota Twins, thanks to Justin Morneau, Jason...
Morneau hit two mammoth homers and Marquis won his Minnesota debut. APMinnesota Twins first baseman Chris Parmelee (27) celebrates with teammates Jamey Carroll (8), Denard Span (2) and Alexi Casilla,...
View ArticleAgawam Municipal Golf Course pro Ron Dunn headed for fairways of retirement
Dunn, a Class A pro since 1976, has already begun his 19th season at Agawam. Ron Dunn has been the type guy you want in your foursome, on the next bar stool or taking care of something important to...
View ArticleTexas Rangers get past Boston Red Sox, 6-3
Josh Beckett pitched well for the Red Sox, but the bullpen failed them. Associated PressRed Sox reliever Franklin Morales wipes his brow while pitching in the sixth inning against the Rangers...
View ArticleBill Barry Jr. makes an ace at Cedar Knob, leads long list of holes-in-one...
John "Bub'' McCarthy of Holyoke made an ace, joining his father and grandfather in the elite club. How long was the off-season, since The Republican's Thursday "Tee It Up'' Golf Page went into...
View ArticleWestern Mass. HS Sports snapshot: East Longmeadow pitcher strikes out 21,...
Spartans pitcher Madison Grande puts up eye-popping numbers in 14-inning softball game. Snapshots of the high school sports action across Western Mass. on Wednesday: Softball: Chicopee outlasts East...
View ArticleBoston College backs out of UMass basketball series
BC was to play at the Mullins Center in the 2012-13 season. Associated Press file photoMassachusetts' Chaz Williams, left, passes around Boston College's Matt Humphrey, right, in UMass' 82-46 win over...
View ArticleSteve Gregory happy to be back on the East Coast with the Patriots
The Brooklyn native isn't home, but he's closer than he was in San Diego. Nick UnderhillSteve Gregory meets with reporters Thursday morning. FOXBOROUGH – Steve Gregory finally feels like he is back...
View ArticleFenway Park 100th anniversary: What's your favorite Fenway memory?
Everyone's got a favorite Fenway Park memory. What's yours? Everyone has their own favorite memory of Fenway Park. As Fenway prepares to celebrates its 100th anniversary on Friday, MassLive.com is...
View ArticleWhat's the best golf course in Western Massachusetts?
With dozens of courses just a short drive from Springfield, Pioneer Valley golfers are treated to incredible variety. Although some Western Massachusetts golf courses took advantage of the mild...
View ArticlePanic in the Bronx? Red Sox fans aren't the only ones who are on the edge
Red Sox fans aren't as different from Yankee fans as they'd like to believe. Hiroki Kuroda got roughed up by the Twins last night and was removed in the fifth inning. All fans exist in a bubble, to...
View ArticleLongmeadow boys lacrosse downs Minnechaug 11-6 in battle of unbeatens
Bennett Leveille's trio of goals helped visiting Longmeadow to the win in a matchup of Valley Wheel unbeatens. Reed McLean also had a hat trick for Minnechaug. Bennett Leveille's trio of goals helped...
View ArticleAgawam beats Palmer, 5-1 in softball
The top team in Division I met the top team in Division II. Danielle Circosta struck out seven as Agawam prevailed. Paige Circosta had three hits and Rebecca Fondakowski drove in two runs. The top...
View ArticleChicopee sports policy revised: Students will have to pass more classes to play
The School Committee has been studying the athletic eligibility policy since 2009. Republican file photoThe Chicopee Comprehensive High School girls' basketball takes on Longmeadow in this February...
View ArticleHampshire defeats Athol, 16-4 in softball
Is there a better one-two punch at the plate than Bri Mousette and Janelle Gorman? Most Franklin League teams would likely not disagree. Mousette and Gorman each hit a pair of home runs and combined...
View ArticleRacin' with Jason: Tour-Type Modified "Triple Crown" gives racers something...
The driver or car owner with the best average finish in the three races will pocket a minimum of $1,380. Corey Sipkin/NASCAR HomeTracksRon Silk celebrates winning The Icebreaker at Thompson (Conn.)...
View ArticleBraden Holtby up to the task as Capitals down Bruins 2-1 to even series
Washington and Boston are tied 2-2 heading into Game 5 Saturday at TD Garden. Evan Vucci | Associated PressBruins right wing Rich Peverley beats Capitals goalie Braden Holtby for Boston's only goal...
View ArticleFenway Park's open house is a home run for 'the faithful'
Boston's iconic ballpark opened its doors to all comers one day before its blockbuster 100th anniversary celebration. Elise Amendola | Associated PressFans stalk the scoreboard section of the Green...
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