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Sasha Pavlovic rallies Celtics to 78-66 win over Heat
Read that again if you must, because you're not likely to see that headline again in your lifetime. Elise Amendola | Associated PressPavlovic ... Pittman ... it's Celtics-Heat,...
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Josh Beckett survives shaky start - and shaky umpiring? - as Red Sox pound...
After a rough, 37-pitch first inning during which he walked three straight hitters, Beckett settled down. Associated PressBoston Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett yells toward plate umpire Adrian Johnson...
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Texas Rangers' Yu Darvish bedevils New York Yankees
The Japanese pitcher struck out a season-high 10 against New York in Texas' 2-0 victory. APTexas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish, of Japan, delivers to the New York Yankees in the first inning of...
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Attention Red Sox fans: Bobby Valentine is not the problem
The new manager is far from perfect, but he doesn't have an ERA of 5.81, either. AP fileBoston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine took control of a flawed team this season. If Boston Red Sox fans were as...
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Springfield and Lodge of Elks welcome youth to 49th annual fishing derby at...
Prizes are being awarded for the largest and longest fish. The Republican file photo | Dave RobackYoung fishermen line up at Barney Pond at Forest Park in a prior fishing derby sponsored by the city...
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Ted Williams memorabilia to be auctioned in Boston
He was a skilled fisherman, a veteran of two wars and an accomplished hunter. Oh, and Ted Williams also played baseball. The Associated PressIn this June 11, 1999, file photo, Boston Red Sox Hall of...
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Bobby Valentine, Mike Aviles deny spring training incident
Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine and shortstop Mike Aviles both denied a report that they had an incident during spring training, The Boston Globe reports. Associated PressBobby Valentine Boston...
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Boston Celtics unsure about Ray Allen's return from ankle injury
It was no surprise, before the Celtics tipped off against the Heat at TD Garden, that they would be without Ray Allen. In fact, it's getting to the point where the Celtics are expecting Allen not to...
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NFL Draft 2012: Nick Underhill's 1st Round Mock Draft
Underhill predicts that the Patriots will take Notre Dame safety Harrison Smith and Penn State defensive lineman Harrison Still with their first-round picks. It’s finally here. After months of...
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HS Sports snapshot: South Hadley baseball wins in the 7th, Athol volleyball...
Snapshots of high school sports action in Western Mass from Tuesday, April 24. Snapshots of high school sports action in Western Mass from Tuesday, April 24: Baseball: South Hadley baseball defeats...
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Past Red Sox history tells us not to give up on Kevin Youkilis so quickly
From Derek Lowe to David Oritz, snap judgments have been proven wrong. Associated PressKevin Youkilis is hitting .200, but it's too early to cross him off. Two players have taught me the folly of...
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Vezina Trophy finalists: Lundqvist, Quick, Rinne
The winner will be announced June 20 at the NHL awards ceremony in Las Vegas. AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Sean KilpatrickNew York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist makes a save against the Ottawa...
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'Do or Die' time: Banged up Bruins ready for Game 7 showdown with Capitals
Center Patrice Bergeron will be in the lineup, but will likely stay out of the face-off circle as he's battling an upper-body injury. View full size(AP Photo) Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara...
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Carl Crawford of Red Sox to have sore elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews...
Crawford has not played this year due to off-season wrist surgery. AP fileCarl Crawford has yet to appear in a game for the Red Sox this season. Boston Red Sox left fielder Carl Crawford will visit...
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Red Sox OF Carl Crawford to have elbow checked
Dr. James Andrews is noted for his work with Tommy John surgery. Associated PressBoston Red Sox's Carl Crawford is recovering from wrist surgery and will now have his elbow checked by a specialist....
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NBA D-League will hold four national tryouts beginning in May
Armor forward Dennis Horner came to Springfield via a national tryout. The Republican file photoSpringfield Armor forward Dennis Horner earned his big break by attending one of the NBA D-League's...
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Speedway Motorsports Inc. chairman Bruton Smith hopes track grinding will...
By the time the Cup series returns for the Aug. 25 Irwin Tools Night Race, the variable banking incorporated during a 2007 resurfacing of the track will be gone. The Associated PressCrews monitor work...
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Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda out for season with shoulder injury
Pineda likely will not be able to pitch again for at least a year. AP fileMichael Pineda will have season-ending surgery on Tuesday. By STEPHEN HAWKINS ARLINGTON, Texas — New York Yankees starter...
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Columbus Blue Jackets sign Nick Drazenovic to 1-year contract
Drazenovic had 41 points in 41 games for the Springfield Falcons last season. Republican file photo by Mark M. MurraySpringfield Falcon Nick Drazenovic, front, takes part in a team practice earlier...
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Calvin Johnson of Detroit Lions wins Madden cover honors, but can he beat the...
Stars pictured on the cover have a history of injuries and sub-par seasons. AP fileWill Calvin Johnson still be celebrating in the fall? Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson will grace the cover...
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